Camera Lenses
Sony FE-mount roadmap could include Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens
An updated FE-mount lens roadmap is allegedly coming at the Photokina 2014. Among plenty of interesting things, Sony is said to add a fast 85mm telephoto prime optic. According to some sources, the model in question will consist of a Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens, which will be a great addition to the thin FE-mount optic line-up.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price leaked again
Olympus is expected to announce its second PRO-series lens around the Photokina 2014. Before the event, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price is once again a main subject within the rumor mill. According to trusted sources, the high-quality zoom optic will cost AUD$1,500 in Australia and US$1,300 in the US, respectively.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens might be unveiled soon
Canon may be on the verge of announcing a new lens. According to inside sources, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens is in development. It should be revealed in the near future, before or after the Photokina 2014, and it will be released on the market as a very expensive wide-angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8.
New Sony cameras and lenses coming by the end of August
With the Photokina 2014 quickly approaching, we should expect to see an influx of official announcements from digital imaging manufacturers. A trusted source is reporting that new Sony cameras and lenses will be revealed by the end of August. The most likely timeframe is August 22-28, so it remains to be seen which date will be chosen.
Olympus 9mm f/1.8 PRO lens coming soon to the market
Olympus has announced that it is working on multiple PRO-series optics. However, the rumor mill is claiming that multiple other models are also on their way. Among them, we can find the Olympus 9mm f/1.8 PRO lens, which has been previously rumored to come packed with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/1.8.
Pentax HD DA 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR lens unveiled by Ricoh
Ricoh has officially revealed the Pentax HD DA 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR lens, wide-angle zoom optic aimed at Pentax 645-series medium format cameras. The new lens features a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range and offers a very high image quality. It will be released this August with a hefty price tag.
More Pentax Q-S1 specs leaked, image sensor format confirmed
A bunch of new Pentax Q-S1 specs and details have showed up online ahead of the mirrorless camera’s imminent announcement event. Additionally, the HD-DA 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR lens for Pentax medium format camera is available for pre-order, even though it has not been officially introduced for the time being.
July 2014 in review: the camera news and rumors you may have missed
Another month is over now. As people were enjoying their summer vacation, it seems like some companies followed the same path. Still, plenty of camera news and rumors should not be missed, so here is July 2014 in review. Find out the best things that happened this past month and the launches that we can expect in the coming weeks!
Sony 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 lenses patented in the US
Sony has patented a couple of new lenses aimed at E-mount mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized image sensors. Both the Sony 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 optics have been mentioned in the same patent, which is available on the website of the US Patent and Trademark Office, where the two optics are said to be very compact.
Canon 180mm f/3.5 DO macro lens patent revealed on the web
Canon has patented a new lens with diffractive optics, a technology that reduces the size, weight, and chromatic aberration of a lens. The Canon 180mm f/3.5 DO macro lens has been patented in Japan and it could be the potential successor of a current optic, the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, which has been around for ages.
Canon teaser says that “something big is coming”
Canon India has posted a teaser on its official Facebook page, inviting people to get their cameras ready. The company added that “something big is coming”, further fueling the speculation that the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is nearing. Moreover, this could also point to the launch of the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens.
Pentax Q2 camera and 28-45mm f/4.5 lens photos leaked online
Sources familiar with the matter are claiming that Ricoh is preparing to launch the Pentax Q2 mirrorless camera and 28-45mm f/4.5 lens for medium format cameras. In order to prove it, the sources have also leaked some photos of these two products. Ricoh is expected to officially announce these products ahead of the Photokina 2014.
New Canon 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm “L” lenses to be launched in 2015
Canon’s “year of the lenses” is not turning out as expected. Only three units have become official so far, one for each full frame, APS-C, and mirrorless cameras. However, more goodies should become official by the end of this year. However, two of them, new Canon 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm “L” lenses, are actually coming in 2015.
Several new Sony lenses to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
The rumor mill is claiming that we will see plenty of new Sony lenses being announced at the Photokina 2014 or just before the beginning of the world’s biggest digital imaging fair. Sources are reporting that new A-mount, E-mount, and FE-mount optics will be unveiled, including new gear from Sony’s long-standing partner: Zeiss.
Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 lens coming soon for Micro Four Thirds
Good news for Micro Four Thirds camera owners! Mitakon is preparing to release a new optic for photographers using such mirrorless cameras. According to highly-reliable sources, the Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 lens has resumed development and will become available for purchase sometime by the end of the year.
Samyang 50mm f/1.5 lens set for Photokina 2014 launch
The Photokina 2014 will come packed with numerous surprises. If you are keeping a list, then you will have to add another company to it. According to highly-reliable sources, a Samyang 50mm f/1.5 lens is in development and it is coming soon. The optic will be unveiled at the Photokina event and will be aimed at mirrorless camera users.
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R lens confirmed in new X-mount roadmap
Fujifilm has officially updated its X-mount lens roadmap for the 2014-2015 period. The high-speed wide-angle model has been confirmed as the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R lens, while the previously-rumored XF 90mm f/2 R lens has also been added to the roadmap. Beside these two lenses, Fuji has revealed many exciting details, so here they are!
Sony QX30 lens-style camera registered in South Korea
Sony has recently been rumored to be working on a new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-style camera with a 30x optical zoom lens. It appears that the rumor mill will be getting this one right, too, as a so-called Sony QX30 has been registered on the website of a South Korean agency that is dealing with radio-enabled devices, including cameras.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens coming soon
The already-rumored Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens is on the verge of becoming official. Trusted sources are reporting that this lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras will become official sometime in the next few weeks. Moreover, a “Black” version of the 12mm f/2 lens is also expected to be released in the neighboring future.
Zeiss 16-35mm f/4 lens to be properly unveiled in late August
Sony announced the development of the Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS wide-angle zoom lens along with other products on May 1, 2014. The company is now rumored to give this lens a proper launch event in late August or early September. Moreover, Sony FE-mount mirrorless camera users will be able to buy the lens soon after that.
Olympus 9mm f/2.8 lens specs and price leaked on the web
Olympus is rumored to introduce a new wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras in the near future. Ahead of this imminent announcement, the specs and price of the Olympus 9mm f/2.8 lens have showed up on the web. The product may become the second optic of the high-grade Olympus PRO series in the following months.
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