→ Lexar announced new XQD memory cards (prices: $616.99 for 128GB, $328.99 for 64GB and $177.99 for 32GB).
→ The Panasonic GX8 got tested by DxOMark. See the results here.
→ Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III Micro Four Thirds lens tested at DxOMark.
→ Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens for Sony mount tested at DxOMark.
Mitakon will soon announce a new 135mm f/1.4 lens that will be available for Sony FE, Canon (pictures above) and most likely Nikon mounts. Stay tuned for additional details.
Update: the this lens will weight around 3kg (6.6lbs):
Here are few sample photos taken with a prototype (larger versions available on flickr):
In addition to the 250MP APS-H-sized CMOS sensor video I posted online yesterday, here is another demo from the 2015 Canon Expo Paris showing the low light capabilities of the Canon ME20F-SH camera that has maximum ISO level of 4,000,000 and a price tag of $19,999:
Adobe just posted this Lightroom 6.2 update – they will bring back the old import tool in the next release after multiple reports of crashes and extremely slow imports:
Two interesting comments from Sony:
Sony UK commented on their Facebook and Twitter page that they currently have no plans for a full frame A-mount camera:
The Sony A77 II ($948) was the last A-mount camera (announced in May 2014). There have been rumors floating around for a new A99 II model, but I have not yet seen any reliable information that is worth reporting here.
In a recent interview with AP, Kimio Maki from Sony made this comment on what would the acceptable megapixel limit be:
Check out this demo of the new 250MP APS-H-sized CMOS sensor during the 2015 Canon Expo in Italy:
Voigtländer published additional information on the three new M-mount (VM) lenses for Sony E-mount that were announced a week ago:
| Focal length used on full format camera body | 15 mm |
| Aperture ratio | 1:4,5 |
| Minimum aperture | F 22 |
| Click-stop | 1/3 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Angle of view | 110° |
| Aperture blade | 10 |
| Minimum focus | 0,3 m |
| Maximum diameter | 66,4 mm |
| Length | 67,5 mm |
| Mount | Sony E |
| Electrical contact: Exif data transfer from lens to camera body for lens correction | available |
| Manual focus assistant | available |
| Weight | 294 g |
| Filter size | 58 mm |
| Color | black |
| Others | Lens hood (non-detachable), 58 mm clip cap, Selective aperture control system |
The Sony Alpha a7S II full frame mirrorless camera with 4k internal video recording, 5-axis stabilization and top ISO of 409,600 is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon, Adorama B&H (more information available here).
See also few sample photos/videos from the Sony Alpha a7S II camera and those hands-on/demo reports.
The previously rumored Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now officially announced. Available in Nikon, Canon and Sigma mount, the new lens is priced at $899 (B&H, Adorama).
Press release:
In addition to the new XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens, Fujifilm will also announce a new XF 1.4x teleconverter WR next week for the PhotoPlus Expo in NYC (a picture of the prototype can be found here). Both the lens and teleconverter has been on the company’s roadmap for 2015:
