Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Olympus has announced the OM-D E-M5 Mark II Limited Edition with a titanium finish and is bundled with a matching leather shoulder strap and a serialized owner’s card, which also has its own dedicated leather case. The camera is otherwise technically the same camera has the original OM-D E-M5 Mark II, which features a 5-axis image stabilization system, built-in WiFi and a massive 40MP high-resolution shot mode. [Read more…]
Canon has unveiled its new nifty fifty lens – the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens at the same $125 price point of the old nifty fifty.
With an EF lens mount, the new lens supports both full frame and APS-C format Canon DSLRs and EOS Cinema Cameras. The new STM focusing motor should provide faster AF for still images and will also support Movie Servo AF on more recent Canon DSLRs.
The lens construction features a metal lens mount and a larger focusing ring than its predecessor. Additionally, it has optimized lens coatings to suppress lens flare and ghosting. The new lens features a rounded 7-blade diaphragm and a 14-inch minimum focus distance. The front filter diameter is 49mm.
The new lens will be compatible with the Canon ES-68 lens hood.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is expected to ship May 21 for $125. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
A limited edition of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has leaked out ahead of its official announcement. The new model has a titanium finish and is expected to be announced later this week.
Alongside the new camera. Olympus is also expected to announce two new lenses: [Read more…]
It looks like the new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens has leaked out ahead of the official announcement. Previously, we had seen rumors and another image of the lens but this one comes from a the reliable Digi-came.info site, which quite frequently has official images and details a few days ahead of the product launch.
Look for an official announcement soon.
B&H has the legendary Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM lens in stock. A single used unit in excellent condition is currently priced at $180,000. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Update: A little back story….
They had one in 2010 available for $120,000, which you see pictured in the top image.
And then, back in 2008, they had on for $99,000.
From Canon:
This remarkable lens is the longest in the world with full autofocus capability. Two fluorite elements for superb image quality, make it ideal for many professional applications where it’s impossible to get close to the subject. Fully compatible with any EOS SLR, including digital bodies, autofocus performance is silent and instantaneous thanks to the Ultrasonic Motor. It’s also compatible with the Canon Extender EF 1.4x II (making it a 1700mm f/8) and EF 2x II (2400mm f/11). Available upon special order.
Zeiss has announced a pair of new full frame lenses for Sony E-mount cameras – the Batis 25mm f/2 and the Batis 85mm f/1.8. Both lenses offer autofocus, which is a first for Zeiss full frame E-mount lenses. [Read more…]
B&H has the new Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens in stock and now shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Sony has announced a pair of new A-mount lenses, the 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T* and 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T* models. These updates to previous lenses in the A-mount line-up that are now around 7 years old. [Read more…]
Canon has dropped the price on over 30 lenses at up to $800 off previous prices. Check them all out here at B&H Photo.
Lensbaby has announced the new Velvet 56, which is a 56mm f/1.6 portrait and macro lens. It is a throwback to the mid-20th century soft focus portrait lenses with its velvety and ethereal look provided in portrait images at wide apertures. [Read more…]