Camera Lenses
Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens coming soon, too
Tamron is preparing for a big day on June 19. After being rumored to launch the 18-200mm Di III VC lens for Canon EOS M cameras, it appears that the manufacturer is also preparing to introduce the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Both optics have had their photos leaked along with some details.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens price and release date leaked
Olympus is looking to expand the PRO-series of high-end and pricey lenses in the future. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens price and release date have already been determined. The telephoto zoom lens is allegedly coming to the market in early 2015 for a price over $1,000.
New Sony QX camera with 30x optical zoom to be unveiled soon
Sony is claiming that the launch of the QX10 and QX100 lens-style cameras has been a success. On the other hand, the rumor mill is claiming that a new Sony QX camera is in development. The new QX-series lens-style shooter will allegedly feature a 30x optical zoom and will be unveiled officially sometime in the near future.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens becomes official
After being leaked on the web, the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is now official. It has become the first telephoto zoom lens of the EF-M-mount aimed at EOS M mirrorless cameras. It comes packed with optical image stabilization and a stepping motor, but it retains a lightweight and compact design, specific to EOS M cameras.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 PRO lenses to ship in 2015
After announcing the development of the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 PRO lenses, the company has entered a state of “silence” regarding these two products. However, they have just been listed at B&H PhotoVideo, while the rumor mill has received some news about the availability of these sought-after optics.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens leaked on the web
A Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is rumored to be in the works. What is more, the first photo and initial specs of this product have just been leaked on the web, along with information that the lens will be announced in the near future. If it becomes real, then it will be the fourth lens of the Canon EF-M series.
New Panasonic 35-100mm lens set to be released later in 2014
A source familiar with the matter has revealed that the new Panasonic 35-100mm lens is still in development and will be released on the market by the end of 2014. This lens has already been “confirmed” by Panasonic when it announced the GM1 camera. It is said to be a compact version of the current 35-100mm f/2.8 model.
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens announced
After months of rumor, speculation, and silence from its maker, the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens has been unveiled officially. It is the first weathersealed lens for X-mount cameras and it comes packed with a couple of exciting features, such as 5-stop image stabilization technology.
Fujifilm 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens price and photo leaked
Fujifilm 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens price is just another part of the recent string of leaks involving the first weathersealed X-mount lens. Fuji will announce this optic on June 16 and, beside the price tag, the first press photo of the Fujiflm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lens has also showed up online before the official announcement event.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens to ship soon for Sony A-mount cameras
After more than a year of its initial release, the critically-acclaimed Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens will start shipping for Sony A-mount and Pentax K-mount cameras. The company has officially announced that the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens will become available by the end of June 2014 for Sony and Pentax owners.
Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 SSM lens to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
Sony is rumored to announce a new lens for A-mount cameras developed in collaboration with its long-standing partner Zeiss. The new Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 SSM lens is believed to serve as a replacement for the Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens, a highly-praised optic that is still available for Sony A-mount shooters.
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm lens announcement event set for June 16
The first weathersealed X-mount lens is coming soon, inside sources say. According to an unnamed source, the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm lens announcement event has been scheduled for June 16. The lens will be introduced on this date and it should become available on the market for X-mount camera owners sometime in July.
Canon 7D Mark II announcement event taking place in August
The Canon 7D Mark II announcement event is once again a subject of the rumor mill. The replacement for the 7D is said to be set for an August unveiling, but not before the current model becomes discontinued. Additionally, the DSLR camera will be joined by a couple of lenses, which will become official along with the 7D Mark II.
Panasonic telephoto zoom lens has been cancelled, rep says
Micro Four Thirds owners have been asking for a long telephoto zoom lens with a fast aperture for years. However, it seems like the plans to release a Panasonic telephoto zoom lens have been cancelled by the company, according to one of its representatives. However, the 150mm f/2.8 is still on track to be launched this year.
First weathersealed Fujifilm X-mount lens delayed until July
The first weathersealed Fujifilm X-mount lens has been delayed, says the rumor mill. Fuji was supposed to announce the XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR by the end of May in order to release it in June, as promised earlier this year. However, it seems like the optic will be unveiled in mid-June and released sometime in July.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens price rumored to be $1,799
After breaking the “news” that a new Olympus PRO lens is scheduled to get a proper official announcement soon, the same source is back with more details about the product. It seems like the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens price will stand at about $1,800, the same amount you have to pay for the Four Thirds version of the lens.
New high-end Nikon telephoto lenses to employ fluorine coating
Nikon is rumored to replace five of its Nikkor telephoto lenses within the next two years. The 200mm, 300mm, 500mm, 600mm, and 200-400mm are the designated models and it seems like all new high-end Nikon telephoto lenses will feature fluorine coating, just like the 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lenses.
Next-gen Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens to feature new AF motor
The next-gen Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens is once again a subject of the rumor mill. Inside sources are reporting that the upcoming X-mount optic will come packed with a new autofocus motor that will provide faster and more accurate autofocusing. However, there is still no evidence to suggest that the lens will be weathersealed.
Q1 2014 was another bad quarter for digital camera shipments
Digital camera makers simply cannot catch a break! The latest industry reports confirmed that digital camera shipments in Q1 2014 decreased when compared to shipments recorded during the same period in 2013. The main source of the decline is the compact camera business, which has dropped by more than 41.5%.
Nikon 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens patent revealed
Nikon 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens patent has been discovered in Japan. It describes a superzoom optic aimed at cameras with 1-inch-type image sensors. However, this does not necessarily translate to 1-series mirrorless shooters, as Nikon may be working on a high-end compact camera to compete against the Sony RX100 III and Fuji X30.
Sigma FE-mount lenses are not in development, company says
A lot of photographers who have purchased Sony E-mount cameras with full frame sensors, such as the A7 and A7R, have been wondering whether Sigma is readying any products for this series. However, it seems like Sigma FE-mount lenses are not in the works and will not be released in the near future, said a company rep.
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