Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* Review (D. Abbott)

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Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4: [shopcountry 44991]

At a glance:

  • EF Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Apochromatic, Distagon Optical Design
  • 8 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
  • 2 Aspherical Elements
  • Floating Elements System
  • Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Internal Focus; Manual Focus Design
  • All-Metal Barrel, Yellow Scale Markings

Photographer and reviewer Dustin Abbott posted his full review of the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* lens. This is not your typical budged lens, the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 sells for $4,990.

Dustin lists the pros of the Otus 28mm f/1.4:

  • Incredible amount of resolution wide open, and yet more when stopped down
  • Incredibly sharp at all focus distances, from minimum to infinity.
  • Absolute control of chromatic aberrations
  • Incredible flare resistance
  • Extremely accurate color rendition
  • Excellent light falloff control
  • Built to the most exacting standards
  • Perfectly damped manual focus ring

You can go for the written review, or have a look at the videos below. Enjoy.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware update will change 4K crop factor and tweak other settings

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: [shopcountry 40051]

At a glance:

  • 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6+ Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
  • Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400
  • Dual Pixel RAW; AF Area Select Button
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF
  • 7 fps Shooting; CF & SD Card Slots
  • Built-In GPS and Wi-Fi with NFC

The upcoming Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware update appears to change a few things in the EOS 5D Mark IV’s feature set. First ad foremost, the firmware update is said to add C-Log to the 5D4’s capabilities, which for sure will make happy a lot of videographers.

While firmware has not yet been released, this appears to be a big update. Some of the tweaks seem to need a modified heat sink. Existing EOS 5D Mark IV units do not have this new heat sink but can be retrofitted. Future models will have it.

The less, the changes coming with the firmware update have leaked over the web. Canon Rumors summed up what’s going to change, and what is not:

  • All video output will still be 8-bit.
  • Sampling for DCI 4K will be increased to a 5632 x 2970 pixel sensor area resulting in a 1.27x Crop factor.
  • Sampling for UHD will be from a 5472 x 3078 pixel sensor area resulting in a 1.29x Crop factor.
  • Both modes are accurately down-sampled to their final resolutions.
  • Existing frame rates will remain the same.
  • The current 1:1 4K sampling mode will remain an option for situations benefiting from the 1.78x Crop factor.
  • There will also be new full-sensor 3K modes added including 60fps and HDR 24fps.[…]
  • FullHD 1080p will also use this 3K full-sensor mode with down-sampling for a noticeable improvement in perceived resolution.
  • FullHD 1080p will also receive a modest frame rate boost to 72/75fps.
  • The EOS 5D Mark IV will gain the XF-AFC file format at 120Mbps (4:2:0) and 200Mbps (4:2:2). Both formats should require low enough data rates to accommodate UHS-I U3 type SD Cards.
  • Reports relating to a possible service job for the 5D Mark IV are the result of the heat sinks on current units not performing well in some environments when used with the newer firmware. […]
  • The newer firmware will still work in non-serviced cameras, but this may result in premature temperature warnings.

Stay tuned…

Still live: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV deal – $2750 (reg. $3499, import model)

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV at a glance:

  • 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6+ Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
  • Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400
  • Dual Pixel RAW; AF Area Select Button
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF
  • 7 fps Shooting; CF & SD Card Slots
  • Built-In GPS and Wi-Fi with NFC

Top Rated Plus seller ElectronicsValley on eBay (99.7% positive ratings) has the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV on sale at $2,749.99. Compare at $3,499. Free shipping. Please note: this is an import model with 1 year seller warranty. An import item is legally imported from another country through channels other than the maker’s official distribution system.

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

Canon Europe acquires Kite.ly to expand mobile printing capabilities

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Canon press release:

LONDON, UK, 28th March 2017 — Canon Europe, leader in imaging solutions, today announced that it has acquired Kite.ly, the London-based mobile ecommerce platform specialising in personalised print. Kite.ly adds an important new focus area into Canon’s digital services portfolio, enabling the company to offer a print ecosystem unrivalled in scope. This acquisition is in line with Canon’s ambition to play a part in every image taken and to make image printing accessible to all via any device.

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Lexar 64GB CompactFlash Memory Card  deal – $30 (reg. $60, today only)


Lexar 64GB CompactFlash Professional 800x UDMA 7 at a glance:

  • 64GB Data Storage Capacity
  • 800x Speed Rating
  • Max. Read Speed: 120 MB/s
  • Max. Write Speed: 75 MB/s
  • UDMA 7 Compliant
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Save big on memory cards with today’s B&H Photo DealZone deal. Get the Lexar 64GB CompactFlash Professional 800x UDMA 7 memory card for just $29.95. Compare at $59.95. Free shipping. Today only.

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A bit of everything (5D4, M5, Lightroom, Canon Rebel T7i, more)

Above: The Road To The Stars – EOS 5D Mark IV – Canon Asia

Above: Awesome Lightroom Tip for Cameras without Built-in GPS – KelbyOne

Canon M5 Review | Canon First Real Mirrorless Contender – SLRLounge

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Sample Images – Photography Blog

Testing of Battery Life and Recording Times of All Video Cameras – LensRentals

Zeiss Milvus 50mm f1.4 vs Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM: 10x the price and 10x better? – De.Light Photo

The Photography Show 2017: bringing imaging to life – Canon Professional Network

We asked three Canon lens masters to name their first and favorite lens designs – DPReview

What a Failed DSLR Shutter Looks Like After 100,000+ Photos – PetaPixel

Canon T7i First Shots: Canon’s first DIGIC 7 Rebel-series DSLR makes its way to our testing lab – Imaging Resource

Canon EOS M5 review – Camera Labs

This website helps you compare lenses based on sample photos from Flickr – DIY Photography

Canon Ambassador Lorenzo Agius on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – Canon Europe

Surreal reality: the fine art storytelling of Jovana Rikalo – Canon Europe

6 Practical Tips to Instantly Make Travel Photography Easier – Digital Photography School

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay and Adorama

Below: Comparing Fujifilm’s GFX 50S to Canon’s EOS 5DS R – Fstoppers