Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens has been rumored to be replaced for over quite some time now. One of the common complaints of the about the lens is the push-pull zoom design, which leads it to be regarded as a “dust sucker.” Additionally, the lens is rather slow at the long end of the zoom at f/5.6; however, that allows it to remain compact in spite of its long zoom range. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced its new AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens as a follow up to the popular Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens (at $9k).
The new 400mm lens will be available in August 2014 for $11,999.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
After plenty of leaks, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lenses have been officially announced. As expected, the 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens comes in at a significantly higher price point ($1199) than the non-stabilized EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens.
However, a nice surprise for Canon APS-C shooters is that the EF-S 10-18mm lens comes in at a very affordable $299. The 10-18mm zoom range (16-28.8mm full frame equivalent) mates nicely with Canon’s current affordable EF-S 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses, both of which also feature the new STM focus motor.
More details below. [Read more…]
Here are a couple of leaked images of the previously rumored Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS and EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lenses. Expect an official announcement later tonight or tomorrow. [Read more…]
Recent Canon rumors point to the release of a pair of wide-angle, stabilized zoom lenses for both EF and EF-S mounts in the coming days. The duo is believed to include the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lenses. [Read more…]
Samyang has announced a new 35mm f/1.4 lens available in Canon mount with auto exposure, though it is still a manual focus lens. Additionally, a new 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens will be available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A and Micro 4/3 mounts.
Alongside the new still photography lenses, Samyang also announced a trio of cine lenses for mirrorless cameras – Samyang 10mm T3.1, 12mm T2.2 and 7.5mm T3.8 lenses. All of the lenses are cinema versions of previously-existing still lenses. Now, they feature the standard gearing on aperture and focus rings.
These new lenses will go on sale tomorrow. Watch for them here at B&H Photo.
Canon Hong Kong has posted a teaser image for what is believed to be a new lens announcement on April 24 (that’s this Thursday). There are no specific leaks on the radar; however, the object in the image is the rough shape of a lens, with some speculating that it could be a new fast prime lens. [Read more…]
Current Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens
Canon has filed another patent application for a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens, which has become sort of a holy grail lens for Canon owners. The patent application was filed back in September 2012 but was just published last month. [Read more…]
Zeiss has its collection of CZ.2 cinema zoom lenses on display at NAB 2014, including CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9 lens that was announced just prior to NAB. [Read more…]
Tamron has announced pricing and availability for its new 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DI II VC PZD MACRO lens. The lens follows the popular 18-270mm model, stretching the focal length at both ends of the zoom range for a 18.8x total zoom range. The new 16-300mm model retails for $629 and should be available mid-May (B&H says on May 15) and is available for pre-order for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. Check it out here at B&H Photo.