World Press Photo of the Year 2013 Shot By Canon Photographer John Stanmeyer

World Press Photo of the Year 2013

The World Press Photo of the Year 2013 award was given to Canon photographer John Stanmeyer.

The picture shows a group of impoverished African migrants on the shore of Djibouti city at night, raising their phones in an attempt to capture an inexpensive signal from neighbouring Somalia – a tenuous link to relatives abroad. Djibouti is a common stop-off point for migrants in transit from such countries as Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, seeking a better life in Europe and the Middle East. The picture also won first prize in the Contemporary Issues category of the 2014 World Press Photo Contest, and was shot for National Geographic.

In addition to the $10,000 price, sponsor Canon will donate an EOS Digital SLR camera and lens kit to John Stanmeyer. Canon’s press release can be read here.

As last year. there is a controversy that characterizes the contest: A conflict of interest between the winner Stanmeyer and the chair of this year’s jury.

[via Canon Europe]

Pictures of the new Ibelux and Ibegon lenses For EOS-M Mount.

Ibelux

Mirrorlessrumors reader “Zetton” sent in these pictures of the new Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 and Ibegon 12mm f/2.8 lenses. To date, the Ibelux is the fastest lens for native mirrorless system cameras, and will ship in March for $2,000. The Ibegon will have a price around $600, launch date is unknown yet.

The lenses will be available for the Canon EOS M mount (and for Fuji X, Sony E and Micro Four Thirds systems).

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[via mirrorlessrumors]

New Tokina AT-X PRO 24–70mm f/2.8 SD (IF) FX Lens Was On Show at CP+

Tokina AT-X PRO 24–70mm
Image courtesy: Optyczne

Another competitor is entering the 24-70mm game for full-frame DSLRs. The Tokina AT-X PRO 24–70 mm f/2.8 SD (IF) FX was seen on display at CP+. The lens is rumored to be announced at Photokina later this year.

It’s getting crowded in the 24-70mm offerings. Besides Canon’s own EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (price & specs) and EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM (price & specs), there are also the Tamron AF 24-70mm f/2.8 VC (price & specs) and the also rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM (expected to be announced during 2014) not to mention the highly popular Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (price & specs) and the new, outstanding Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM (price & specs), which is defined as the new reference standard for professionals by DxOMark.

[Optyczne via Photo Rumors]