
It looks like Pentax will soon announce those mysterious telephoto zoom lenses that we saw on display at CES 2015. The new lenses will be the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 and HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 models. [Read more…]
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By Eric Reagan

It looks like Pentax will soon announce those mysterious telephoto zoom lenses that we saw on display at CES 2015. The new lenses will be the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 and HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 models. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

Above is another one of the cool tech displays from Sony’s booth at CES. It shows the sensor size comparison for Sony cameras starting with a compact camera with a 1/2.3″ sensor on the right side and moving up to a full frame size sensor on the left side.
As many of you know, the full frame Sony 35mm sensor is found in the Sony A7 Series and the A99 SLT camera. The APS-C sensor is found in cameras like the Sony A6000 and A5100. Sony is using the CX Format nomenclature for 1″ sensors like what is found in the Sony RX100 and RX10.
By Eric Reagan
Tamron has released its new SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony A mounts. Note, however, that the Sony A-mount version does not include the VC motor for image stabilization.
The lens offers full frame coverage with XGM and LD glass elements in the front group to minimize chromatic aberrations, along with Tamron’s eBAND and BBAR coatings to reduce ghosting and flare. It has a 9-blade aperture and features a built-in lens hood.
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens retails for $1199. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan

Sony had six new full frame lenses under glass at CES 2015, all of which will pair nicely with the Sony A7 series cameras. The new lenses includes the following: [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
One of the cool parts of big trade shows is seeing the technology behind the products we love. All of the major manufacturers have parts and pieces of their best tech on display to show how they work. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The previously leaked Sony A7 II has been officially announced by Sony Japan. It’s not coming to the US just yet; however, I think Sony is probably saving the A7 II US launch for CES 2015 in a couple months. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H is now shipping the Nikon D750 in a kit with the AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens for $2996.95. Purchased separately, this pair would cost $3596.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan

During Photokina, Ricoh Imaging France posted in response to a comment on its Facebook page that development of a Pentax full frame camera was in development. Additionally, Ricoh showed off a pair of full frame lenses at its booth during Photokina. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Zeiss has launched a new line of lenses for the Sony full frame E-mount, which currently includes the A7, A7R and A7S models. The two lenses launching the Sony E-mount are the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* and the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T*, which are priced at $1299 and $949, respectively. Check them out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan

Nikon’s upcoming full frame action camera that is rumored for a Photokina launch is now believed to be called the D750. [Read more…]