Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD First Impression

Tamron SP 150-600mm
Image credit: Sun Photo

Source: DicaHub

Sun Photo published a sort of first impression (translated) of the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Tamron’s recently announced super zoom (see all Tamron 150-600 posts here).

According to Sun Photo they reviewed a pre-production model but I think it shouldn’t be to much different from the final model. A bayonet mount was used for tripod. You have to deal with automatic translation so use all your interpretation skills. :-)

Previously Sun Photo published sample pics shot with the Tamron SP 150-600mm.

B&H has the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD available for pre-order for $1069. The lens is set to ship January 17, 2014.

  • Canon EF Lens Mount
  • Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
  • Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
  • eBAND and BBAR Coatings
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
  • Full-Time Manual Focus Mechanism
  • Nine-Blade Circular Diaphragm
  • Removable Tripod Mount
  • Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio

Tamron SP 150-600mm

Canon Patents for New EF-M Lenses (16-120, 18-55, 18-200)

Egami (translated) spotted a patent filed by Canon that appears to refer to new lenses for the EOS M system: 16-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. All lenses are image stabilised and have stepping motors.

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-257507
    • Publication date 2013.12.26
    • Filing date 2012.6.14
  • Example 1
    • Zoom ratio 2.87
    • Focal length f = 18.58 – 27.82 – 53.36mm
    • Fno 3.60 -. 4.27 – 5.69
    • Half angle ω = 36.33 – 26.15 – 14.36 °
    • Image height Y = 13.66mm
    • 86.23 – – 104.79mm 78.22 overall length of the lens
    • BF 0.50mm
    • 13 pieces of 11-group lens configuration
    • Three four-sided aspherical
  • Example 3
    • Zoom ratio 10.39
    • Focal length f = 18.60 – 60.12 – 193.23mm
    • Fno 3.55 -. 5.59 – 6.60
    • Half angle ω = 36.29 – 12.80 – 4.04 °
    • Image height Y = 13.66mm
    • 151.48 – – 184.39mm 118.58 overall length of the lens
    • BF 0.50mm
    • 18 pieces of 14-group lens configuration
    • Three three-sided aspherical
    • One UD glass
  • Example 4
    • Zoom ratio 7.14
    • 51.87 – – 117.70mm 16.48 focal length
    • Fno 3.60 -. 5.30 – 5.88
    • Half angle ω = 39.65 – 14.75 – 6.62 °
    • Image height Y = 13.66mm
    • 138.55 – – 162.35mm 114.75 overall length of the lens
    • BF 0.50mm
    • 17 pieces of 13-group lens configuration
    • Two two-sided aspherical
    • One UD glass
  • Canon patents
    • Vibration control
    • Inner focus

Canon Print Plugin App For New Kindle Fire HD and HDX

Canon Print Plugin

Canon released a free print app for Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX to wirelessly print documents, photos, emails and calendar events from the devices. More information, list of supported printers and download link here.

Canon USA press release:

Canon U.S.A. Announces Availability Of Print Plugin App For New Kindle Fire Devices

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 26, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced availability of a print plugin app for Amazon’s all new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX, expanding Canon’s already extensive mobile printing capabilities. Customers can now easily integrate the new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablets into their daily printing activities with the ability to wirelessly print documents, photos, emails and calendar events from their device, allowing for convenient printing in the home or office.

The Canon Print Plugin app is compatible with select imageCLASS laser printers and multifunction printers, imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices and select PIXMA inkjet printers. The Canon Print Plugin app is available for download in the Amazon Appstore.

For more information on the support models and other details, please visit
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/mobile_printer_plugin_am

Canon Deal: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II – $1799 (after MIR)

EF 70-200mm

The excellent Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II is still on sale for $1799 at Adorama (click here) and B&H (click here) after $300 mail-in rebate. The price goes down to $2099 during the checkout process. $1799 is a killer price for this lens.

Specs:

  • EF Mount L-Series Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8-32
  • Fluorite & Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Two Mode Optical Image Stabilization
  • Ultrasonic Focus Motor
  • Super Spectra Multi Coating
  • Manual Focus Override
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 3.9′
  • Eight Blade Circular Aperture
  • Dust & Moisture Resistant Sealing