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New Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 IS Lens Coming Soon?

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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM has been around for a long time; however, new rumors point to a possible replacement with Image Stabilization coming in the near future.  A rumored price point of $799 has been suggested (compare to $339 for the current version with rebates).

Additionally, pricing of $849 for the rumored Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS lens has been thrown out as well.

Which lens do you want to see more?

[via Canon Rumors]

Nikon D5200 Announcement Next Week

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The recent rumor for the Nikon D5200 appears to be closing in on an announcement date. Specifically, it looks like the Nikon D5200 entry-level DSLR will be announced next Tuesday, November 6 and will be on display at the Salon de la Photo show in Paris, which is Nov. 8-12.

Nikon D5200 Rumored Specs

  • 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor
  • EXPEED 3 image processor (same as Nikon D3200)
  • ISO 100-6400 (expandable to ISO 25,600)
  • 2,016 RGB metering sensor
  • 5 fps continuous shooting speed
  • 3-inch vari-angle LCD at 921k-dot resolution

[via Nikon Rumors]

Canon 1D X DxO Test Grades Are In – It’s the Best Canon Yet.

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Canon 1D X Comparison

Canon 1D X Comparison via DxO Labs

The Canon 1D X just got its DxO Mark scores published and it scored better than any Canon full frame sensor to date.  That said, it still failed to best the Nikon D4, let alone the Nikon D800.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D800

Canon 1D X vs. Nikon D800

However, stepping away from the numbers, the Canon 1D X is a heckuva camera that can certainly hold its own in just about any shooting environment.

What do you think about the DxO score and comparisons for the Canon 1D X?  Would these test results sway your opinion of the camera?

[via DxO Labs]

Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS Lens “On the Horizon”

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Canon 24-70mm f4 IS Rumors

After the rumor about a 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens from Canon a couple days ago, Canon Rumors is now tweaking that rumor with “reliable” info on a f/4 version of that lens.  Apparently, the f/4 version of the lens is on the horizon and could be arriving soon.

Seems like an odd lens to add to the mix, particularly with the solid 24-105mm f/4L IS that’s been selling like hotcakes since its release.  Of course, if the sharpness improvements are as substantial as the 24-70mm f/2.8L II were over the lens it replaced, a smaller and lighter lens might serve as a replacement and more directly compliment the popular 70-200mm lineup.

What would you think about a stabilized 24-70mm f/4L IS lens?  What would be the right price point for you?

Nikon D5200 Coming Soon

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Rumors are heating up for yet another DSLR reveal from Nikon before 2012 is over.  Nikon Rumors points to the aging D5100 set for replacement by a D5200 that will sport a 24MP sensor.

Nikon D5200 Rumored Specs

  • 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor
  • EXPEED 3 image processor (same was Nikon D3200)
  • ISO 100-6400 (expandable to ISO 25,600)
  • 2,016 RGB metering sensor
  • 5 fps continuous shooting speed
  • 3-inch vari-angle LCD at 921k-dot resolution

According to the rumors, the Nikon D5200 should hit within the next month or so.  Stay tuned for the latest.

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens Unveiled

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Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens

As previously rumored, Nikon announced its new AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens today.  The new lens is the first Nikkor lens to feature third generation of Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) technology and the first to offer five stops of image stabilization.

The Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR lens will be available in November for $1399.95 and is available for pre-order here at B&H Photo.

Complete details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Next Sony Full Frame DSLR to Feature 50MP Sensor?

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Sony A99

Wow. Things are starting to get out of hand now, aren’t they?

Four years ago, I thought the 21MP on the 5D Mark II was more than enough . . . if not a bit too much.  I’ve become accustomed to that over the last few years and it seemed like we hit a sweet spot in the resolution department among DSLRs. Then, Nikon came along with the 36MP behemoth Nikon D800, which stepped up the game (using a Sony sensor, of course).

Now, word comes from SonyAlphaRumors that the next high-end Sony camera may feature a 50MP sensor and reside above the Alpha A99 in Sony’s DSLR lineup.  According to tips, Sony is working on two potential options with one to be released as early as Spring 2013.

What do you think about a DSLR with a 50MP full frame sensor?  Is that too much?  Or is that the kind of resolution you are after?