Tag Archives: Photokina 2014

The 2014 Photokina show starts tomorrow

The 2014 Photokina show starts tomorrow. Here is a quick report from Ala’a Esmaiel (you can follow him for more Photokina pictures on Instagram @aljawad and flickr):

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Sony announces Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens and few accessories

Probably the most boring Photokina announcement so far is from Sony (they already announced few other insignificant products) – they just officially introduced the Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens (see MTF chart and lens design) and few accessories – no digital camera (at least for now): Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 […]

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Samsung NX1 camera, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S lens detailed specification, sample photos, 4k video

The Samsung NX1 camera and a new lens actually got officially announced just short time ago (currently available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). Here is some additional information:

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Panasonic LX100 and GM5 cameras announced

Panasonic officially announced the LX100 compact ($899.99) and GM5 MFT ($899.99) cameras. The LX100 camera definitely looks interesting. You probably already know the specifications by now – more information can be found here and here (this link includes also sample images). Panasonic LX100 intro video: Panasonic LX100 4k video sample:

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM and EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses announced

Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera The long rumored Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announce. The 7D M2 body only will set you back $1,799 ($2,149 with a 18-135mm lens). Here are the main features:

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens and silver OM-D E-M1 camera announced

Silver Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera Olympus announced a silver version of the OM-D E-M1 camera. The price is $1,399.99 compared to $1,299 for the black model. Update: Olympus also announced a new MC-14 1.4x teleconverter for the 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens. Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 […]

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Samsung NX1 camera, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S lens announced

The Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera and a new 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S lens are already listed on B&H website (there is still no official press release from Samsung): Samsung NX1 body only Samsung NX1 lens kit Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S lens More information after the break:

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