Sony a99 II camera finally in stock in the US


As SonyAddict reported yesterday, a new batch of Sony a99 II cameras was coming to the US and the latest SLT model is already in stock at Adorama and Ace Photo (Amazon still show 1-3 months shipping time). The a99 II was announced back in September, 2016.

Also in stock now:

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Three new Sigma Art lenses and one Contemporary lens are going to be announced soon


Three new Sigma Art lenses and one Contemporary lens are going to be announced soon (most likely for the CP+ in show in Japan next week):

All four lenses are designed for full frame DSLR cameras and will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts.

Update: the four new Sigma lenses are now listed on the company's official website:

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Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera first impressions



Bryan Gateb from thebroketographers.com posted his first impressions on the new Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera ($6,499) at the Fujifilm GFX Owners Facebook group (check his blog post for additional information and pictures):

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Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens officially announced


The new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens for DSLR cameras I already reported about is now officially announced. The lens manual can be downloaded here. Check pricing and availability at Amazon and B&H (it seems that only the Canon version is currently available, the Nikon mount will probably be released later). Yongnuo is currently giving away three 85mm f/1.8 lenses to testers for free.

Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens specifications:

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Canon EOS M6, Rebel T7i and 77D cameras officially announced

The three previously rumored Canon cameras are now officially announced:

Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera:

  • Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection
  • 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
  • High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 7.0 frames per second (fps) (up to 9.0 fps with AF Lock)
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100–25600
  • Full HD 60p
  • Combination IS with five-axis Image Stabilization*
  • Built-in Wi-Fi®2, NFC3 and Bluetooth®4 technology
  • Intuitive Touch Screen, 3.0-inch Tilt-type LCD
  • Control & Customize with Five Functional Dials
  • Compatible with EF1, EF-S1 and EF-M Lenses & select EOS System Accessories
  • Press release
  • Check pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H

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Full list of upcoming Canon announcements for the CP+ show

Here two lists of upcoming/rumored Canon products that should take place tonight for the 2017 CP+ show in Japan:

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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens rumors are back again


It appears that the rumors about a new Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens are back again (they have been going on since 2013). A new fast 135mm prime would make sense as this focal length will complete the current line of Sigma Art lenses:


The other rumored Sigma Art lens is a new 24-70mm f/2.8 that could be announced for the CP+ show later this month.

As CanonRumors already suggested, if there will also be a third new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art lens, it will most likely be APS-C based, a full frame 14mm f/1.8 is just going to be too big - the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 lens for example is almost 2 lb (over 800 g):

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What else is new?


→ The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is now in stock.


→ Really Right Stuff released a new BX1D L-plate for the Hasselblad X1D camera (still out of stock).


→ Deal of the day: the Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R lens is now on sale $349 at Amazon only ($250 or 42% off), the same lens is listed for $599 at B&H. Maybe Fuji is clearing their inventory and will refresh this lens in the future.

More after the break:

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