This showed up on Weibo, and to be honest the only hint is a barely readable label on the camera strap that may indicate a “3″. Hence, the EOS 3D. Could also be a “2″. Rumors about a high megapixel DSLR Canon is supposed to work on surface since long. Note that the camera is blurred out (may also mean something).

[via PR]

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Absolutely non-scientific comparison by Tyson Robichaud between the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 and Canon EF 135 f/2L lenses, the former mounted on an Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic GX1, the latter on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Mark I. Different systems, different sensors, different worlds – but if you are interested to learn how these lenses compare then Tyson's review is right for you.

Canon EF 135mm (ISO 200, f/2, 1/8sec)

Olympus 75mm (ISO 200, f/1.8 1/10sec)

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slrgear reviewed a pre-production model of the awesome Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens, the first to give you a constant f/1.8 across the zoom range, and at an affordable price ($799). An “an incredible lens at an amazing price” that’s “shockingly sharp”. I am sure this will be the most interesting lens this year (and easily also next year). Can’t wait to have it. Simply speaking: Sigma made everything right with this lens!

Some excerpts from the review:

• This is an amazingly sharp lens, even wide open at ƒ/1.8, which is typically not the case with very wide-aperture lenses.
• The Sigma does quite well in controlling chromatic aberration
• [...] well-controlled vignetting
• [...] distortion is nicely controlled, although not eliminated altogether
• The Sigma 18-35mm lens autofocuses very quickly, racking from closest focus to infinity in about 1 second
• [...] build quality of this lens seems excellent

Sample pics shot with the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 can be seen on Imaging Resource’s Flickr page. Conclusion:

The Sigma 18-35mm ƒ/1.8 DC HSM “A” lens packs a big punch in features and image quality without a big punch to the wallet. Shockingly sharp images at all apertures, even at ƒ/1.8, with excellent flatness of field and good control over chromatic aberration, distortion and vignetting make this lens a no-brainer for users of APS-C cameras looking to upgrade from their kit lens.

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM specs:

• Aperture Range: f/1.8-16
• Fast Constant Maximum Aperture
• Designed for APS-C-Sized Sensors
• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28.8-56mm
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor
• Internal Focusing and Zoom Design
• One Aspherical Element and SLD Glass
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Canon EF Lens Mount
• Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

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DigitalRev‘s Kai and friends have a closer look on the Rebel SL1/EOS 100D (price & specs) and how the world’s smallest DSLR compares to the Nikon D3200 (price & specs).

Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay
Nikon D3200 price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay

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Image credits: DigitalCamera Review

DigitalCamera Review posted some sample pics shot with the awesome Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 on a Canon Rebel T5i (EOS 700D). No post-processing applied, and, if I got it right, a production model of the lens was used. The sample pics can be viewed in full resolution.

For those who still do not know: the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 is the first lens for APS-C DSLRs to deliver a constant f/1.8 across the zoom range. And the best part is it will cost just $799 (pre-order: Adorama | B&H | DigitalRev)

First impression and hands-on of the Sigma: here (dpreview), here (The Phoblographer) and here.

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM specs:

• Aperture Range: f/1.8-16
• Fast Constant Maximum Aperture
• Designed for APS-C-Sized Sensors
• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28.8-56mm
• Hyper Sonic AF Motor
• Internal Focusing and Zoom Design
• One Aspherical Element and SLD Glass
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Canon EF Lens Mount
• Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

[via DCR]

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Great news!! The Magic Lantern team announced that Magic Lantern will run on Canon’s new Rebel T5i (EOS 700D) (price & specs) and Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) (price & specs). It is not a stable release so far, hence be careful if you are not experienced with such firmware hacks. On Facebook they write (emphasis mine):

We can confirm now, that ML will run on the 700D/100D (aka T5i/SL1).
RAW conversion with the EyeFrame Converter for use of the footage in Resolve/After Effects without complicated workflows (http://eyeframeconverter.wordpress.com/download/), or import it DIRECTLY into Premiere Pro and After Effects with a plugin (http://19lights.com/wp/2013/06/08/magic-lantern-raw-video/)!
Auto ETTR, a feature that is useful to anyone who shoots RAW, because it will expose the feature just so that no highlights get clipped, and thereby a maximum of dynamic range is achieved, is being worked on continuously.

Please stay tuned for a stable release; we want everything to be working perfectly. In the mean-time, feel free to make your own Magic Lantern – HOW? you may ask. Well, here’s a video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcHJdsl5Dxw.
Alternatively you can use pre-built versions from http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?topic=6362.0. If you need help with any of that, the forum community will probably have explained common issues already, and if you’re sure, the issue has not been raised, yet – feel free to ask!

Please bear in mind, that everything you do is on your own risk, and we’re still aiming to release a full working version for all of you, once it works for all of you, that is.

Also, we’re very happy that the community and all of you are so supportive, help with the development of ML and plugins for your programs, so…

[via ML on Facebook]

Canon Rebel T5i (EOS 700D) price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay
Canon Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) price check: Amazon, B&H, Adorama, Canon USA, J&R, Digitalrev, Borrow Lenses, eBay

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