Save on Rokinon/Samyang lenses (Adorama)
Adorama has a promotion on Rokinon (aka Samyang aka Walimex) lenses going on. Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF-M mount - on sale at $399 Rokinon 50mm…
Samyang announce 20mm F1.8/T1.9 Photo and Cine Lens for Full Frame DSLRs
Two more new lenses by Samyang (aka Rokinon, Bowers etc). The company today announced a 20mm lens in a classic photo and in a cine lens version: Samyang 20mm F1.8…
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens real-world review
Sigma's new masterpiece, the gets a lot of attention. This time I would like to feature a more real-world oriented review by photographer Tyson Robichaud. He writes: The real magic…
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM price announced, available for pre-order ($999, coming late July)
EF Mount Lens/Full Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2 to 16 FLD & Special Low Dispersion Elements Two Aspherical Elements Super Multi-Layer Coating Hyper Sonic AF Motor Internal Focus; Manual Focus…
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Sample Pictures (DPReview) – EDIT
EDIT: I made a big typo mess here, it's the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM not the Canon 11-24mm. Apologies; this happens when you are in a hurry. DPReview posted…
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Price Announced ($849, pre-orders available)
Signa announced the price of the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 lens ($849). Pre-orders at BHphoto and Adorama. Press release after the break Sigma Corporation of America Introduces New 24mm F1.4 DG HSM…
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Announced
Signa announced the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 lens. Pre-orders at BHphoto and Adorama. Sigma Corporation of America Introduces New 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens at CP+ Imaging Show Latest Global Vision Art…
Update – Zeiss Apo-Distagon 55mm f/1.4 “Otus” Close to be Released
Update 2: Zeiss just published a video about this awesome lens. Update 1: more information about the Otus 55mm f/1.4 here, plenty of sample shots on Zeiss' Flickr page. Thanks…
A New Canon 50mm f/1.8 IS Coming Soon? (and some development announcement too?)
A rumor surfaced, and it has word that Canon could soon announce a 50mm f/1.8 IS lens going to replace the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. The lens is said…
Canon Files Patent For Two 4/3 Lenses (14-28mm f/1.4-2.4 and 12-28mm f/2-3.2)
This came as a surprise. Could this mean Canon is working on a new version of the Powershot G1X? looks like. Japanese blog Egami (translated) spotted a patent for two…
Canon Patent For Built-In Tilting Viewfinder
A new Canon Patent application describing a built-in tilting viewfinder which should also tale less space for implementation. Canon patent application 2023104712 (Japan, published 7/28/2023) describes methods and technology for…
Canon Patent: AF-Motor With Reduced Size And Lower Power Consumption
A new Canon Patent application. Canon patent application 2023096628 (Japan, published 7/7/2023) discusses technology and methods for a autofocus-driving motor with reduced size and lower power consumption. The motor described…
Save Big On Canon Cameras And Lenses
Some solid discounts are awaiting at two major and official US Canon resellers. Both B&H Photo and Adorama started a promotion on Canon gear. Adorama: Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Digital…
Is Canon Developing A Mirror Lens With Auto-Focus?
That's what a Canon patent application seems to suggest, a 300mm f/2.3 mirror lens. Read on. Canon patent application 2023013456 (Japan, published 1/26/2023) discusses optical formulas for a 300mm f/2.3…
Canon Patent: 18-55mm F4-6.5 & 20-60mm F4-6.5 For Full Frame Mirrorless
Two Canon patents today, this one and the one featured here. Canon patent application 2023010106 (Japan, published 1/20/2023) discusses optical formulas for what seem to be two possible kit lenses,…
Canon Patent: Automatic Self-composing Selfie Stick (extends, retracts, changes angle)
You read it right. This Canon patent application might refer to a selfie stick that automagically adjusts length and angle to take the perfect selfie. Canon patent application 2021040089 (published…
Canon Patent: Air Cooling System That Also Does In Body Image Stabilization
Well, that's an interesting Canon patent application: an air-cooled heat dissipation system that also functions as IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). Canon patent application 2022137975 (Japan) discusses methods and technology…
Canon Patent: Fan Powered Cooling System For Mirrorless Cameras
Remember the overheating soap opera that came along with the Canon EOS R5? Here is a new Canon patent for a fan aided cooling system for what we think is…
Canon Patent: Extension Grip With Easy To Change Batteries
A potentially rather useful Canon patent was spotted: an extension grip that allows for uncomplicated change of the batteries. Canon patent 2022125113 (Japan) discusses methods and technology for an extension…
Canon Patent: Foldable Screen For A Compact Mirrorless Camera
Well, that's an interesting Canon patent: a foldable screen on the back of your future mirrorless camera. Canon patent application 20220269152 and 20220272266 (both USA) discuss technology and methods to…