Camera Lenses
Canon EF 135mm f/2L II USM lens coming in 2016
Canon EF 135mm f/2L II USM lens is rumored to replace the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM telephoto prime in 2016. The current generation is almost 20 years old and it does not have an image stabilization system, while sources are reporting that the next-gen might not have an integrated IS technology as well.
Canon 50mm f/3.5 IS macro lens patented
Canon may be planning to release a mirrorless camera with a full-frame image sensor in the near future. Such product would compete against the Sony A7-series. A sign that such product may be on its way consists of a patent for a Canon 50mm f/3.5 IS macro lens, which has just been approved in the company’s home country.
Sony FE 24-70mm /f2.8 G lens mentioned on the web
Sony could have a surprise for FE-mount users in the form of a new lens. A leakster has revealed some proof that a Sony FE 24-70mm /f2.8 G lens is in development and that it has already been added into the company’s system. This could mean that the product is on its way and that an announcement could happen in the near future.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens photo and specs leaked
Fujifilm will hold a product launch event in the near future in order to officially reveal a couple of products which have been in development for a while. The products in question are the XF 35mm f/2 R WR prime lens and XF 1.4x TC WR teleconverter and their photos as well as specs have just been leaked on the web.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens becomes official
Photographers are in for a treat as Sigma has officially unveiled a new lens. The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens has become official as the world’s first wide-angle prime with a 20mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming wide-angle prime optic!
Canon EOS M10 with new EF-M lens, G5 X, and G9 X unveiled
Canon has held a major announcement event in order to reveal not one, but four new products. The list includes the Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera, the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens, and the PowerShot G5 X and G9 X compacts. Here is what you can expect from them when they become available this November!
Canon EOS M10 specs and photo leaked ahead of launch
Canon will finally make another announcement related to its mirrorless division. The rumor mill has leaked a photo and some specs of two upcoming EF-M-mount products. These products are the Canon EOS M10 camera and the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens, which are scheduled to become official soon.
Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 and Otus 28mm f/1.4 lenses coming soon
Zeiss is preparing for a major product launch event in mid-October 2015. The Germany-based lens maker will reveal a couple of new optics between October 12 and 16, according to a trusted source. The upcoming products are the already-rumored Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 and Otus 28mm f/1.4 wide-angle prime lenses.
Canon 58mm f/1.4 lens is in development
Canon is allegedly working on a prime lens with a 58mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. The rumors are inspired by a patent application for a Canon 58mm f/1.4 lens, which has been leaked in Japan. If it becomes a reality, then it will take on Nikon’s AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G lens, introduced in October 2013.
Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens slated for October 2015 unveiling
Zeiss is on the verge of introducing a new prime lens offering cutting-edge image quality. It is, of course, a new Otus prime and the rumor mill is claiming that it is coming in October 2015, not in September 2015, as previously said. Here is what we know about the upcoming Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens!
Ricoh WG-40 camera and Pentax 24-70mm f/2.8 lens coming soon
The rumor mill has managed to get a hold of important information before one of Ricoh’s announcements which will take place soon. The Ricoh WG-40 / WG-40W compact cameras and the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lens have been leaked online ahead of their purported September 25 launch event.
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens still in development
After Nikon announced a stabilized 24-70mm lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 in early August, the whole world expected Canon to unveil its own version. However, it seems like we still have to wait. Nevertheless, a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens is in the works and here is what we know about it so far!
Canon to replace EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM at Photokina 2016
Canon is working on new prime lens goodies. After replacing the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM, the company is reportedly working on EF 50mm f/1.2L USM and EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM replacements. The new optics are in development and one of them will be introduced at Photokina 2016, while the other is coming sooner.
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens becomes official
Tamron is well-known for its zoom lenses that offer excellent price/performance ratio. However, the company is shifting focus to high image quality. The first step is the brand new Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens which will provide superior optical performance, weathersealing, and more in a compact, lightweight package.
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens unveiled
Tamron has taken the wraps off the second SP-series prime lens of the day. It consists of a model that has an unusual focal length: 45mm. Without much further ado, behold the new Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens, which has been developed for full-frame cameras and which features built-in image stabilization technology.
Two new Tamron prime lenses to be announced soon
Tamron is preparing a major product launch event in order to reveal new products. According to the rumor mill, the two new Tamron prime lenses will be SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD. The optics will be released for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras with full-frame sensors sometime in the near future.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens unveiled with BR Optics tech
The rumor mill has got another one right as Canon has revealed a new EF-mount 35mm f/1.4L wide-angle prime. This new product is world’s first model to employ BR Optics technology, which consists of an organic element that reduces chromatic aberration. The new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens will be released this fall.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens photos and specs leaked
Canon is preparing a major product launch event for a premium lens. This wide-angle prime has been mentioned within the rumor mill several times, but it is finally coming soon. Before its launch, trusted sources have leaked the first Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens photos as well as its specs and price details.
Patent for Canon EF-S 100-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens revealed
Canon has just patented another lens. The Japan-based company has been performing this action many times since the beginning of 2015 and it will most likely continue to do so. The latest project consists of a Canon EF-S 100-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens, a telephoto zoom optic designed for EF-S-mount DSLR cameras with APS-C sensors.
Nikon delays AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens
Bad news for Nikon DSLR photographers looking to buy a AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens! The optic’s release date has been delayed officially. The Japanese company has confirmed that the stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is now scheduled to become available sometime in October 2015 instead of August 2015.
Canon 10-120mm f/1.8 lens patented for 1″-type cameras
Canon may already be designing the XC10 successor. The company has been caught patenting a 12x optical zoom lens with a brighter aperture, a lens that is designed for 1-inch-type cameras. The patent is referring to a Canon 10-120mm f/1.8 lens, an optic that is said to offer a high image quality and a lot useful functionality.
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