DxO Optics 8.1.2 Released, Supports Canon EOS 6D

DxO Optics 8.1.2 has been released. Among many new features, support for the Canon EOS 6D (price & specs) has been added (in the Elite version of the software). Around 300 new camera and lens combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, there are now of 10,000 available Optics Modules.

DxO Optics Pro achieved the goal it set in early 2012 to have 10,000 DxO Optics Modules available by the end of 2012. Developed in the laboratory using an exclusive calibration process, DxO Optics Modules contain tens of thousands of data points about the intrinsic characteristics and flaws of each camera and lens. This database, unique in the entire world, allows DxO Optics Pro to automatically correct all the optical flaws in RAW and JPEG images – distortion, vignetting, chromatic aberrations, lens softness – with an unrivaled level of quality.

Read the announcement here.

Sigma EF 35mm f/1.4 DG Reviews Round-Up

 

Sigma EF 35mm f/1.4 DG Reviews

Well, just two Sigma EF 35mm f/1.4 DG Reviews. :-)

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG (price & specs), part of Sigma’s “A” (Art) line-up, is getting very positive reviews allover the web. Having a price tag of $899 it is also affordable for most of us.

Photography Blog has to say:

If the new 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens is anything to go by, Sigma are definitely raising their game with the recent introduction of their three new lens ranges (Art, Sports and Contemporary). The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a fast and tack-sharp lens that exhibits low chromatic aberrations and very little barrel distortion. Vignetting at wide-open apertures is the only real optical issue of note, something that other fast lenses also suffer from, and stopping down to F/4 solves the problem altogether.

SLRgear writes:

Sigma’s produced an excellent lens in the 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG HSM, with comparatively great performance at the ƒ/1.4 aperture setting, where the lens will no doubt be used for the majority of the time. There’s a lot to like here: great results for sharpness, low chromatic aberration, and low distortion. There is some significant corner shading when used wide open, but coupled with the corner softness at the same aperture settings this contributes to an interesting look and subject isolation. If you’re looking for corner-to-corner image sharpness you’ll need to stop down. The Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 is definitely priced to compete, and designed to perform.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

A Little Bit Of Everything

 

Update – Huge Savings On Sandisk Memory Cards

Thanks to reader Nir we know that B&H has also lots of discounted Sandisk memory cards.

Some cards are slightly less, other slightly more expensive than at Amazon.

Amazon Gold Box Deal. Until January 31th, or until supply lasts, you can save bucks on Sandisk Memory Cards. Check this link here to see cards and prices. Some very good deals waiting.

 

Canon EF Cine Lens In Stock At B&H (24mm, 50mm, 85mm)

B&H has a Canon EF Cinema kit with the following lenses in stock: Canon CN-E 24mm T1.5 L F, Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine, Canon CN-E 85mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens. The price of the kit is, well, $14,220 (click here).

  • Prime Lenses for EF-Mount Cinema Cameras
  • Three Key Focal Lengths (25, 50, 85mm)
  • Very Fast T1.3 & T1.5 Maximum Apertures
  • Each Lens Has a Rounded 11 Blade Iris
  • Matching Physical Dimensions
  • Designed for 4K Resolution
  • Excellent Low Light Capability