Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
B&H now has the Panasonic AF100 listed with the 14-140mm OIS lens (an $800 lens) for the same price as the AF100 camcorder body only was originally listed.
There’s no expiration date listed for the deal, so I can’t say how long it will last. See the deal on B&H Photo’s website.
Camera Technica has posted an interesting video that shows the internal workings of a Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens, including the image stabilization unit as it does its stabilizing thing.
Check it out below. [Read more…]
Several Canon lenses have dropped in price this week. Below is a list of the relevant lenses and the amounts in which they dropped. [Read more…]
In what could be a pretty nasty situation for Sigma, Nikon has filed a patent infringement suit in Japan against the competing lens maker. [Read more…]
Today, Canon announced updated availability dates for five of its delayed EF lenses.
Recently, Samsung gave us a look into the development of NX lenses and what the future might hold for the format of its mirrorless camera system. Along with that look, Samsung teased us with the above image that shows off several different designs of prototype NX-system cameras and lenses.
I’m not so sure about the ergonomics the Hassy-esqe design, but it sure has a nice retro look to it.
What do you think? What kind form-factor would be ideal for your shooting needs/wants?
[Samsung via Photo Rumors]
Canon has some new instant rebates on three popular telephoto lenses. These are instant rebates with no UPCs or receipts to mail in.
Check them out below. [Read more…]
A whole lot of glass…
As of March 2011, Nikon has produced over 60 million NIKKOR lenses.
Check out Nikon’s nostalgic press statement below. [Read more…]
Lensbaby let the wraps off a new lens today – the Composer Pro.
The Lensbaby Composer Pro steps up its game with upgrades to the swivel ball and focus mechanism to make it (you guessed it) more “pro” oriented. The new focus ring is a dampened fluid ring, which (according to Lensbaby) is more akin to pro-caliber lenses from conventional lens makers. [Read more…]
In the lead up to NAB 2011, Zeiss has announced new adapters for its CP.2 prime cine lenses that allow them to work with Sony’s E-Mount as well as the MFT mount for pro camcorders.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]