[Review] Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II

canonrumors reviewed Canon’s long awaited EF 600mm f/4L IS II. Impressions are very good. From the verdict:

On the surface, Canon has produced the best designed 600mm lens in their history and maybe ever. The weight savings alone are a monumental achievement. Everything else about the lens is high end, from optical performance to autofocus and build quality.

There are sample images provided. The EF 600mm f/4L IS II has a price tag of $12,999 and can be pre-ordered at the following shops:

 

[Deal] Huge Rebel T3/1100D Bundle (3 Lenses, Printer, Bag, And More) For $599.95

Adorama has a big Rebel T3/EOS 110D kit in offer. As usually such kits don’t last long, so if you are interested in the bundle it’s better to act fast. The bundle all inclusive will cost you $599.95 (click here) after all rebates and includes:

  • Rebel T4/1100D body
  • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
  • EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III AF Lens
  • EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
  • Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II Inkjet Photo Printer
  • 8GB SDHC Card, Camera Bag
  • D&S Explorer Tripod
  • Red Giant Adorama Production Bundle

If you want to check a review for the items in the bundle see the following list: Rebel T3/1100D, EF-S 18-55mm IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, Pixma Pro9000 Mark II.

[Deal] Canon Dslr & Tele Zoom bundle rebates – Save Up To $400

B&H has a Canon DSLR and tele zoom rebates program going on (expires June 30). You select a lens first, and then the Canon DSLR of your choice. Eligible DSLRs are the EOS 7D, EOS 60D, Rebel T3, Rebel T3i and Rebel T2i. It might look a little bit complicated at first glance, but it really isn’t. Just choose the lens you want, and the DSLR of your wishes, and then check out with some conspicuous saving(s). Click here to check everything that’s available for this kind of deal.

[Review] Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i Video Review

cinema5d just posted a review about the video-capabilities of the new Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i. The was made using a EF-S 55-200mm IS lens (hand held), no color correction. For all available pre-order links (and more information, specs, reviews round-up) for the T4i/650D/X6i click here.

Automatic, world-wide Rebel T4i/EOS 650D/Kiss X6i availability and price check:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

[Software] Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 Available For Download (T4i/650D, 60Da, 18-135mm IS STM supported)

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Canon released Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 updater for Windows and Mac OSX (click here to download). You have first to select your operating system, then you can download the software.

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.11.31 Updater […]

Supports images taken with EOS Kiss X6i / EOS REBEL T4i / EOS 650D, EOS 60Da. – Supports new lens (EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM). – Fixed a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image is not displayed correctly for some of the EOS 60D. – Fixed a phenomenon where the buttons for HDR tool cannot be displayed under specific settings of the display. – Fixed a phenomenon where check mark or rating that is set using Quick Check Tool may not be displayed correctly.

[Pre-Order] New Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS Available For Pre-Order

Both Adorama (click here) and B&H (click here) have the brand new Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS ready for your pre-ordering pleasure. Price tag is $499. The lens has a wide zoom range and covers wide angle, telephoto and macro photography. One size fits all! Moreover: minimum focusing distance is 35cm. The lens is made of Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a material that has characteristics similar to metal (and thus avoids problems with thermal contraction). The OS (Optical Stabilizer) is said (by Sigma) to give you 4 stops. What else? The lens has a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast and silent focusing, maximum magnification ratio is 1:2.9. For a hands-on by ephotozine click here.

Focal Length 18mm – 250mm
Angle of View 6.5° – 76.5°
Max Aperture f/3.5 – f/6.3
Min Aperture f/22
Filter Size 62mm
Min Focus
35cm
Elements 16
Groups 13

Press Release

Sigma Corporation of America announces new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens

Sigma Corporation of America announces new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens
New Thermally Stable Composite material offers wide range of photography in compact, stabilized, macro lens

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