Rumors
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, they say. We can provide exclusive inside details so that you can find out the latest photo rumors. Stay tuned and we will reveal the plans of camera and lens manufacturers before they even think about announcing them!
Patent for Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens revealed
Nikon has just patented one of the most interesting lenses of recent times. The optic comes with about 60x optical zoom and it has been designed for mirrorless cameras with 1-inch-type sensors. The product in question consists of the Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens, whose patent has been filed in Japan.
Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens patented for M4/3s
Sigma has patented its fair share of lenses this year, while others have been rumored to be unveiled by the end of 2015. Nevertheless, the company is not stopping and it is working on many other products. One of them is the Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, whose patent has just been discovered.
Ricoh GR II specs and announcement date details leaked
The announcement of the already-rumored Ricoh GR replacement has been leaked online. Moreover, some details about the compact camera have appeared, too. Judging by the leaked Ricoh GR II specs list, the new model will be a minor improvement over its predecessor and it will become official during a special event on June 18.
Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens may be on its way
Canon may soon reveal a new product for the company’s mirrorless camera users. It seems like a Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens is in the works. Additionally, this telephoto prime lens, designed for portrait photography purposes, will be revealed in the near future for EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
DxO One lens-style camera to be announced on June 18
Remember the Sony QX-series lens-style cameras that can be attached to smartphones? Well, after Olympus and Kodak, another company will compete against the PlayStation maker: DxO Labs. The software maker will turn into a hardware maker on June 18, courtesy of the DxO One lens-style camera for iOS smartphones and tablets.
Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens to be unveiled this summer
Recently, Nikon has been rumored to be working on new 500mm and 600mm super-telephoto prime lenses with a maximum aperture of f/4 and fluorite elements. The optics are allegedly coming this summer and they are not alone. It seems like a Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens is also in development and will be unveiled soon.
New Nikon 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses coming soon
Nikon will hold a product launch event during the summer. According to the rumor mill, new 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses with fluorite elements will be unveiled sometime within the following two months. The new products will replace the existing 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses and they will be smaller, lighter, and pricier.
Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens patented
Canon has patented one of the most interesting lenses that we have seen all year. The product in question is a high-quality non-fisheye wide-angle prime lens designed for EOS DSLRs with full-frame image sensors. It consists of the Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens, that would become the company’s prime with the widest focal length.
Canon 5D Mark IV launch date will not take place in 2015
More rumors regarding the Canon 5D Mark IV launch date have appeared on the web. Although many users hoped that this would not be true, the DSLR will become official in 2016. At this point, there are little to no chances for the 5D Mark III successor to be unveiled by the end of 2015, so expect the DSLR to show up next year.
Hasselblad Lusso coming soon as a Sony A7R remake
Hasselblad is not ready to give up on redesigning Sony cameras in spite of a recent CEO change. One of the company’s future cameras has showed up on its Chinese website under the Hasselblad Lusso moniker. The upcoming Lusso is a re-stylized Sony A7R that will be released with a wooden grip and new colors.
First Fujifilm X-T2 rumors show up on the web
Fujifilm will be quite busy towards the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. The company is rumored to introduce the X-Pro2 later this year, while another camera is expected to show up two to four months after the flagship X-mount model. Without further ado, the first Fujifilm X-T2 rumors have appeared on the web!
Sony testing mirrorless camera with curved sensor?
A Sony mirrorless camera with curved sensor technology could be in testing. Two separate sources are reporting that they have met with photographers testing the upcoming A7RII camera which employed a curved full-frame image sensor, leading to the speculation that a Sony camera with a curved sensor may be closer than first thought.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens testing begins
Canon will introduce a new L-designated lens with a prime focal length by the end of 2015. The product in question has been mentioned in the rumor mill before and it appears that it will get more mentions. The reason for that is because the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens testing has started, so new details will be revealed soon.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art or 135mm f/2 Art coming this year
Sigma is rumored to be working on an Art-series telephoto prime lens with a fast aperture. The product will be launched sometime within the next few months of the year and sources are mentioning two possibilities. One of them is the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens, while the other one is the 135mm f/2 Art optic.
Sony FE 28-70mm f/4 OSS lens is in development
Amid rumors that it is preparing to launch a new FE-mount mirrorless camera, Sony has just patented a lens for this type of shooters. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/4 OSS lens is the company’s latest optic to be patented and it appears that it may join the market at some point in the not-so-distant future.
First Ricoh GR II image revealed by trusted source
Ricoh is on the verge of announcing a new compact camera with a large image sensor. This statement comes after the device in question has been registered at an Indonesian agency, while a trusted source has just leaked the first Ricoh GR II image. The GR replacement will come with built-in WiFi and few design changes.
More Sony A99II rumors point to a fall 2015 announcement
After a period of complete silence regarding the Sony A99 successor, the gossip mill has started leaking information about the upcoming flagship A-mount camera. The latest Sony A99II rumors are confirming the gossip talks from May 2015 claiming that the shooter will be announced and released sometime during fall 2015.
Leica Q specs and photo leaked ahead of official launch
Leica will announce a new compact camera, called Q, sometime next week. The information is coming from a trusted source who has leaked the first Leica Q specs and photo. The shooter will employ a full-frame image sensor and a fixed prime lens which will be aimed at competing against the Sony RX1 line-up.
Fujifilm’s upcoming X-Pro2 set to be weathersealed
Fujifilm will release another weathersealed X-mount camera this year. However, it will not serve as a replacement to the X-T1, the company’s first mirrorless camera with weathersealing. The product in question is the X-Pro2, the shooter that is poised to become the flagship X-mount model sometime during the fall of 2015.
Canon to increase EOS 6D Mark II’s rank compared to 6D
Canon is working on a different strategy for its entry-level full-frame DSLR market. The EOS 6D is in this position for now, but the same thing cannot be said about its replacement. It appears that the so-called EOS 6D Mark II will have a higher rank and a higher price, thanks to some new features and miniaturization.
Sony RX100 IV compact camera to be announced in June
Sony is once again rumored to be planning the announcement event of the Mark IV version of its RX100 camera. According to an insider, the Sony RX100 IV compact camera will be introduced during a dedicated event that will occur this June. The device is also said to employ a Micro Four Thirds sensor, as recently rumored.
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