New Yongnuo lens announced, the YN60mm f2 Macro

Yongnuo YN60mm F2 Macro
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Yongnuo has a new lens, the Yongnuo YN60mm f2 Macro. Yongnuo products are available on Amazon.

Press release:

YONGNUO Macro Lens YN60mm F2 MF

0.234m macro mode, the magnification ratio is up to 1:1

The nearest focus distance can reach about 0.234m, and the magnification ratio is up to 1:1. Shooting in macro mode and infinity mode both can achieve good image quality, which is suitable for shooting in macro, portrait, landscape and other scenes.

Supports USB-free Firmware Upgrade

Firmware of the lens can be upgraded through camera instead of using USB port, which not only meets the requirements of firmware upgrade and appearance design, but also avoids the incompatibility problems caused by different computer operating systems.（Note: this function needs to be supported by camera）

F2 Large Aperture

F2 bright and large aperture, easy to create beautiful bokeh effect and highlight the subject.

Built-in electromagnetic aperture, supports automatic exposure shooting

Built-in electromagnetic aperture, supports M/Av/Tv/P/B and other shooting modes, and can effectively improve the accuracy and durability of the aperture control.

High precision manual focus, supports focus prompt

Adopts high precision focusing structure design, supports half-press shutter manual focus prompt.

Glass Lenses, Multi-coated

The whole series products are formed by glass lenses, adopting multi-coated technology, which effectively improve light transmittance and inhibit the ghost shadow and glare in photographing.

Seven Aperture Blades

The aperture blades are up to 7 pieces, which allows you to shoot the circular defocused spots, appropriately stopping down can also achieve the 14 astral effect.

Metal Bayonet, Outstanding durability

Adopts chrome high precision metal bayonet, which fits the camera body perfectly, and the bayonet is wear and corrosion resistant, durable in use.

Equipped with focus distance indicator

Equipped with focus distance indicator, it is convenient for you to estimate the distance of the subject.

Gold Plating Technology

Adopts gold plating metal contacts, effectively improves the signal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Focal Length 60mm
Lens Construction 9 groups 10 blades
Aperture Blades 7 blades
Minimum Aperture F/16
Closest Focusing Distance about 0.234 meters
Maximum Magnification 1×
Filter Diameter 67mm

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens pre-orders start this Friday (5/11/2018)

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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
  • Low Dispersion and Aspherical Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • 1:1 Magnification, 10.2″ Min. Focus
  • Coreless DC AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Weather-Sealed, Brass Bayonet Mount
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

The new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens will be available for pre-orders starting next Friday, 11 May, 2018. However, there are still no hints about the price.

Pre-order the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

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Deal: Refurbished Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II, PowerShot ELPH 180, 16GB & 8GB card – $350.98

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A bit weird for a bundle deal, two compact cameras, but we won’t let you miss it.

The Canon Store has a bundle made of a refurbished Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II, a refurbished PowerShot ELPH 180, and a 16GB SD Card and 8GB Card – the bundle is on sale at $350.98, all you have to do is use promo code MOMSDAY at checkout. Expires 5/13/2018.

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Major Canon product announcement coming September 2018?

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We have been told (thanks) that Canon is set to announce something important in September 2018.

Now, what could this be? There are some candidates. First, we have the long rumored full frame mirrorless camera, which is alternatively rumored to be announced towards the end of 2018 (think Photokina), or in Q1 2019 (think Photokina again).

Next, there is the Canon EOS 7D Mark III (all rumors). The latest bit we got about the EOS 7D Mark III was saying we should expect an announcement between September 2018 and May 2019. Not very a exciting hint, to be honest.

There is also the Canon EOS 90D (all rumors), which I expected to be announced somewhen between Q4 2018 or Q1/Q2 2019.

Finally, it could also be the Canon EOS 5Ds R Mark II (all rumors) that’s going to be announced in September 2018. Here too there have been contradicting suggestions about the announcement.

If our source is right and Canon is set for an “important, major announcement” in September 2018, I can’t see other candidates, and I don’t think it may be about a new lens.

What do you think, did I miss something? Sound off in the comment section.

Deal: Lensbaby 50mm f/2.5 Sweet Spot Spark Lens – $99.95 (reg. $199.95, today only)

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Lensbaby 50mm f/2.5 at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
  • Tilting Lens Body for Selective Focus
  • Multi-Coated Glass
  • Doublet Optical Design
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 9″

Only for today, (5/7/2018) B&H Photo has the Lensbaby 50mm f/2.5 Sweet Spot Spark Lens on sale at $99.95. Compare at $199.95. Free shipping.

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