Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM to be announced in April

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New tidbits about the prime lens for APS-C DSLRs Canon is rumored to announce on April 5. It may be the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM.

As you can see it’s not the wide angle lens that was suggested until a few days ago. And there is this “M” in the moniker. Most likely the M stays for macro but we do not know for sure so far.

It’s a pity it’s not a wide angle lens. Hopefully it’s really a macro, possibly with built-in LED lights like on the [shoplink 38547]EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM[/shoplink].

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Irix wide angle lenses now available at Adorama

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Adorama has the new Irix wide angle lenses in stock and ready to ship.

  • IRIX 15mm f/2.4 Firefly Manual Focus Lens $399.95 with free shipping
  • IRIX 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Manual Focus Lens $599.95 with free shipping
  • IRIX 11mm f/4.0 Firefly Manual Focus Lens $575 with free shipping
  • IRIX 11mm f/4.0 Blackstone Manual Focus Lens $774.95 with free shipping

The “Blackstone” edition of the two Irix lenses have a premium finish and an aluminium-magnesium alloy, though the build quality of the “Firefly” is anything but cheap.

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Videos about the IRIX 15mm f/2.4 and the weather sealing of the Blackstone version after the break.

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Canon Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) sample shots and first impression

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Canon Rebel T7i at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type Phase-Detect AF
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 6 fps Shooting and ISO 51200
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • HDR Movie and Time-Lapse Movie
  • Movie Electronic IS, Feature Assistant

Some Canon Rebel T7i news (the Rebel T7i is EOS 800D in Europe). Photography Blog posted a set of sample photos shot with the new Rebel T7i, along with sone first impression thoughts (emphasis mine):

Given the chance to test the camera in challenging low-contrast light conditions, we can report that our first impressions are very good. Image quality is respectable under tough conditions and excellent when the light entering the camera is maximised.

An excellent feature set in a lightweight body with simple layout means the EOS 800D is likely to entice beginners to further explore the world of interchangeable lens cameras.

With dual pixel CMOS auto focus and effective 5-axis stabilisation, the EOS 800D bridges a gap between photo-oriented DSLRs and mirrorless system cameras more suited to video functions.

Perhaps the most impressive aspects of the EOS 800D are its image quality, powerful performance through Canon’s DIGIC 7 processor and its versatile handling through the live view mode of the articulated rear touchscreen.

They posted also a set of sample photos shot with the Canon Rebel T7i (JPG, RAW, movies). Want to see more sample pics? ephotozine posted another set of sample photos shot with the new Rebel T7i.

It seems Canon made a lot right with the company’s latest entry-level DSLR. The feature set is impressing for a Rebel-class DSLR, the image quality is excellent, there is Dual Pixel AF, and more. Hard not to like this new Canon DSLR.

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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Review (Photography Blog)

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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II: [shopcountry 42946]

At a glance:

  • 1.0-inch, 20.1 Megapixel* High-sensitivity CMOS Sensor.
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor.
  • Ultra-slim, Lightweight and Pocket-size Camera.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi®**, NFC*** and Bluetooth®^.
  • Bright f/2.0 (W) – f/4.9 (T), 3x Optical Zoom Lens (28–84mm).
  • 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD.
  • Full HD, Dynamic IS and Time-Lapse Movie Video Functions.
  • Continuous Shooting Speeds of up to 8.2 fps.
  • Picture Style Function.
  • In-camera RAW Conversion.

Photography Blog posted their complete Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II review. They gave the PowerShot G9 X Mark II a score of 4.5 out of 5.

In the conclusion they write:

Although owners of the original Canon PowerShot G9 X aren’t going to be too excited by the improvements on offer, the new Mark II does represent a minor step forward for Canon’s most pocket-friendly compact camera, particularly in its operational speed.

Continuous shooting rates, auto-focusing speed and general all-round performance have been boosted by the impressive Digic 7 processor, while image quality at high ISOs is subsequently slightly better too. Improved image stabilisation and slightly longer battery life are also desirable features, while the new always-on Bluetooth connection is a welcome addition.

Read the review at Photography Blog.