Schneider-Kreuznach Confirms Xenon FF-Primes (T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm)

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Schneider Kreuznach will soon launch a new series of lenses for full-frame sensors, called Xenon full-frame primes. These high-profile lenses are made for DSLR-videographers (support for 4K resolution) but are perfectly suited for still photography too. Three lenses will make up the initial line-up: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm.

Press release:

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Ten More Days Of Canon Rebates On DSLR, Lenses, and Bundles

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B&H extended the Canon Rebates to more gear, and the well known DSLR + Lens bundle rebates are are also live! Savings can go up to $500 for some bundles. Moreover, some bundles have free accessories with a value up to $100. Moreover, they raised the rewards to 4%. Shipping in US is free and you can save even more with the “buy together and save” option. Click here to check all the offered bundles. The program expires June 22nd.

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RAW Compatibility Update For Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7 and Win 8

Microsoft released a Raw compatibility update for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, adding support for the following Canon Cameras:

Canon EOS 650D, Canon EOS1100D, Canon EOS 6D, Canon Rebel T3i (EOS 600D/Kiss X5), Canon Rebel T4i (Kiss X6i/EOS 650D), Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Windows 8 users will get the update via the Windows Update system (KB2836187). Windows Vista and Windows 7 users need to go to the Microsoft Download Center.

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Review (dpreview)

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dpreview posted the review of Canon’s little pancake lens, the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, a lens with a [shoplink 5686]low price tag[/shoplink] that delivers surprising good image quality. dpreview says:

The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is a fairly unprepossessing little lens, and its tiny size and relatively low price might make you wonder whether significant compromises have been made in its design and construction. But the moment you start shooting with it and looking at the images it produces, any such thoughts rapidly disappear – it’s actually a very fine lens.

So, the optics are good, the AF is quiet and fast, and it has a decent build. Actuall in the US the lens has a $50 discount and is sold for $149. dpreview also posted a sample image gallery. The lens got an overall score of 84% and hence dpreview’s Gold Award.

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