Camera Lenses
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R WR lens will have OIS after all
Contrary to what the company has reported at Photokina 2014 and on other occasions, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R WR lens might come packed with built-in optical image stabilization technology after all. The confirmation is coming from the latest edition of the Fujifilm X Magazine, which says that the lens will have OIS.
Canon accidentally leaks the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM wide-angle lens
After introducing the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto zoom lens, Canon is on the verge of announcing another model. The European version of the Canon Professional Network website has inadvertently leaked the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM wide-angle lens, which has been rumored several times in the past.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens officially announced
Canon has finally updated one of its oldest lenses. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens is official now with numerous improvements, such as a new image stabilization technology and zooming system. This super-telephoto zoom optic will also offer a better image quality when it becomes available in December 2014.
Rokinon 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC fisheye lens revealed
Samyang has taken the wraps off of the Rokinon 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC fisheye lens. The new optic has been designed for cinematography purposes and cameras with full frame sensors. The Rokinon-branded lens will become available for purchase in December 2014 for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax cameras.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 APD lens could be released on the market
A trio of Fujifilm engineers has confirmed that the company has built a 35mm lens with an apodization filter before deciding to go ahead with the 56mm version. However, the manufacturer’s engineers have refused to rule out the launch of an alleged Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 APD lens during a recent interview.
Ricoh unveils Pentax 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 weathersealed lens
After previewing this product at the Photokina 2014 event, Ricoh has finally announced it. The Pentax 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 weathersealed lens will be released for K-mount DSLR cameras by the end of November 2014. The optic will provide high image quality, which will be appreciated by landscape as well as portrait photographers.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II lens patent uncovered in Japan
A couple of patents describing new Canon lenses have been leaked. The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II lens patent is referring to the replacement for the existing 35mm f/1.4L USM lens for full-frame DSLRs, while the EF-M 55-250mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens could take the place of the current EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM optic.
HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens leaked online
Ricoh is expected to officially introduce the HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens on October 30. The company previewed the product at the Photokina 2014 event and the rumor mill is claiming that the K-mount lens is bound to become official soon. The claims are backed-up by a specs list and a press photo of the lens.
Tilt-shift Sony A-mount lens rumored to be in the works
Sony says that it will keep supporting its A-mount, although there is limited proof of that happening. However, the rumor mill is claiming the same thing and it appears that a tilt-shift Sony A-mount lens in in development. The company is said to be working on a couple of new optics, one of them being a lens for tilt-shift photography.
Nikon smartphone camera patent shows up on online
Nikon may be working on a modular camera system. A Nikon smartphone camera patent has been leaked, pointing towards a camera that would allow users to add a smartphone into the device’s body in order to control it. This is unlike Sony’s lens-style cameras, but more like a combo between Ricoh GXR and a Samsung concept.
New Sigma mirrorless lenses are coming as market is growing, says CEO
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki has granted an interview to a Spanish publication called DSLR Magazine. In the interview, the company’s CEO has revealed a number of interesting details about the future of the Japanese manufacturer. Among other products, it appears that we will see new Sigma mirrorless lenses being launched in 2015.
New Sony A7000 specs, price, and launch date details leaked
What started as a shy rumor has turned into a full saga! More and more sources are revealing details about the Sony NEX-7 replacement. It is said that the new mirrorless camera will be announced at CES 2015. In the meantime, new Sony A7000 specs and price details have showed up on the web to keep us entertained.
New Lomography lens for Leica M-mount is in the works
Lomography is rumored to be developing another lens for Leica M-mount and M39/LTM cameras. The new Lomography lens is allegedly a reworked version of an older lens. The most likely candidate is the Jupiter 3 50mm f/1.5 lens and the new version is said to deliver good bokeh as well as good image sharpness.
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens patent spotted on the web
Several Canon patents have been unearthed by curious minds and some of them are really interesting. One of them is detailing a teleconverter that comes with a diffractive optics element. However, the most interesting one is a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens patent that describes an optic with a built-in liquid element.
Canon Cine 50-1000mm T5-8.9 lens announced with $78,000 price tag
Canon has officially unveiled a new lens with the longest zoom and focal length aimed at Super 35mm cameras. The Canon Cine 50-1000mm T5-8.9 lens comes packed with a built-in 1.5x extender as well as a removable Digital Drive. The company will release this ultra-telephoto zoom lens in early 2015 for a price of $78,000.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens price to stand at $3,000
Canon could announce two new lenses by the end of the year. The EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is said to finally become official in November as a replacement for the original 100-400mm model. On the other hand, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens price is rumored to be $3,000, when the product gets released in the near future.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 II lens patent uncovered at the USPTO
Fujifilm is once again rumored to issue a replacement for one of its first three X-mount lenses: the 35mm f/1.4. The information coming from the rumor mill is backed up by a recent Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 II lens patent, which has been uncovered in the US. Meanwhile, the product is said to be released to the market in early 2015.
September and Photokina 2014 news round-up
Photokina is the world’s biggest digital imaging event and it takes place once every two years. This September we were lucky, but the trade fair has gone by too fast. Either way, here is our Photokina 2014 news round-up, which is detailing the most exciting camera and lens launches that occurred during this event.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens launch set for mid-October
Canon will allegedly hold a product launch event sometime around mid-October. According to an unnamed source, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens launch is very near, so it would make sense for the optic to become official quite soon. Additionally, the lens could be joined by the sought-after big-megapixel DSLR camera!
Sony A3000 price reduced and special deal available at Amazon
Looking to get into the wonderful world of photography? Or do you already have a compact camera, but you are ready to make the switch to an interchangeable lens camera? Well, Amazon has you covered with a great deal! The Sony A3000 price has been reduced, while a $200 discount is now offered when buying a second lens.
Digital Bolex 10mm, 18mm, and 38mm f/4 C-mount lenses released
Digital Bolex has finally released its Series 1 lenses. The brand new Digital Bolex 10mm, 18mm, and 38mm f/4 prime lenses are all designed for C-mount cameras and will do a fine job at capturing both stills and videos. The optics are available individually or as a set, and they can be easily mounted on Micro Four Thirds cameras.
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