[Rumor] New EF 135mm f/1.8L IS And A Leaked Image? Yes, But Image Is A Fake!

While a new EF 135mm lens is for sure in Canon’s plans, the picture above (first seen in Chinese Xitek forum) is most probably a fake. There have been rumors about a 135mm f/1.8 or f/2 in the past. However, I wrote about a patent for a 135mm f/2.8 lens back in July (the big news was the apodization filter discussed in the patent). Hard to say if it has anything to do with the rumored next EF 135mm. However, the actual [shoplink 122]EF 135mm f/2.0L USM[/shoplink] has f/2.0, the new one (if the patent has something to do with) would have f/2.8. Not unrealistic if you consider that the new one could/will also have IS.

EF 135mm f/2.0L USM price and availability check (around $821, click on the shop name): [shopcountry 122]

Below you can see the existing EF 135mm f/2.0L USM lens.

[via CR]

Voigtlander 40mm f/2.0 SL-II In Stock & Ready To Ship (and more deals from B&H)

B&H has the Voigtlander 40mm f/2.0 SL-II in stock ($539, click here). Stock is limited, so, of you were waiting for this particular lens, don’t waste time.

There is more coming from B&H today. They have some cool discounts on battery grips for some Canon DSLRs, the offer is ending August 13th. Get the Vello BG-C2 Battery Grip for Canon EOS 5D Mark II sold for $54.95 (click here), or the Vello BG-C5 Battery Grip for Canon EOS T4i, T3i & T2i for $57 (click here), or the Vello BG-C6 Battery Grip for Canon EOS 60 for $57.50 (click here).

Finally, get a Pixma Pro 9000 Mk II with a Canon camera and save up to $400 (click here). For instance, you can get the Powershot G12 for $309.

Three New Samyang VDSLR Lenses To Be Released Soon (14mm, 24mm and 35mm)

Video making with a DSLR is having a big momentum. No surprise that Samyang just announced three new VDSRL lenses (with Canon mount). The lenses are  35mm T1.5 AS UMC , 24mm  T1.5 ED AS IF UMC and 14mm T3.1 ED AS IF UMC. The lenses will be released “in sequence”: the 35mm starting next week, the 24mm at the end of August and the 14mm in September. No prices have been communicated so far.

PRESS RELEASE 9th AUGUST 2012

Soon on sales!

SAMYANG T1.5 35mm AS UMC SAMYANG T1.5 24mm ED AS IF UMC SAMYANG T3.1 14mm ED AS IF UMC

Cracow, 9th August 2012 – Samyang Optics gladly informs, that Samyang Family has been enlarged by three new lenses dedicated for digital cinema purpose.

Lenses with focal 35mm, 24 mm and 14mm will be available on sales in sequence next week, at the end of August and in September.

The construction of the new lenses has been based on previous types dedicated for photography. Their main feature are racks co-operating with follow – focus system, and a ring rotated continously. Thanks to these alterations it is possible to precisely and silently operate focus and depth of field. Another facility is putting aperture and focus scale parallel to the axis of the lens and aperture marked with number of transmission T. Lenses are compatible with Nikon and Canon cameras.

Prices will be announced soon.

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EOS M and EF-M Lenses Availability In Germany (Amazon DE)

Image credit: Jet Daisuke

Since short Amazon DE has more EOS M related items in offer.

Moreover, Amazon DE has the EF-S 18-135mm 1:3,5-5,6 IS STM in stock (just 4 items) for €509 (click here).

Canon USA Starts Its Own YouTube Channel

Good news for all of us who are Canon fans. Canon USA started a YouTube channel to showcase its products. For the time being there are four sub-channels, named How to use your Canon camera (5 videos), How to use your Canon printer (5 videos), Movie/inspiration (5 videos) and Advertising/promo (3 videos). Some videos explain specific camera functions (as AF-settings), others present products and features. Lots of things are covered, including service and support. Check it out!

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[Hacks] Magic Lantern Installation And Operation On A Rebel T2i/550D (And Links For Refurbished 5D2 And 7D)

Found this little, 5 min video on YouTube. The installation of Magic Lantern is covered, plus an overview of operations. NOTE: Proceed at your own risk. Setting up Magic Lantern is easy and straightforward, but it is a firmware replacement and as such voids your guaranty. There should not be any problems, but I have to say this. :-) The video contains enough hints to teach you how to install Magic Lantern on other supported Canon DSLRs: [shoplink 254]EOS 5D Mark II[/shoplink] (get it refurbished at the Canon Store for 1,759.20), [shoplink 335]EOS 60D[/shoplink], [shoplink 1286]EOS 50D[/shoplink], [shoplink 333]Rebel T3i/600D[/shoplink]. Unfortunately, and that’s a pity, the [shoplink 337]EOS 7D[/shoplink] is not yet supported. But then: the 7D just got a massive firmware update, introducing new features and tweaking others. The EOS 7D can be found refurbished at Canon Store for $1,359, click here) and on eBay too, starting refurbished from [shoplink 6284 ebay]$1,149 (click here)[/shoplink], and new from ([shoplink 6285 ebay]$1,240.71 (click here)[/shoplink].

Click here to learn more about Magic Lantern, or click here to proceed straight to the download.

[via almostrocketscience on YouTube]