Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM DxOMarked (a tempting lens)
DxOMark posted the lab results of their Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM tests. Needless to say, the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM performance is stellar, and the lens easily beats…
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Yet another pro-level EOS M rumor (new APS-C sensor, and anything else you may wish) [CW3]
We had many rumors about a pro-level EOS M camera. Here is another one, surfacing at the right time. I've had a hard time to assign a credibility rating to…
Off Brand: Sony announce Sony Alpha A68 with new Auto-Focus technology, 4D Focus
Sony announced the Alpha A68 camera, and introduces a new, innovative auto-focus technology, 4D Focus. The A68 has a 24MP APS-C sensor, and the same hybrid electronic OLED viewfinder (100% coverage) as…
Off Brand: Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II full-frame mirrorless camera announced
Sony announced another technology-packed gadget camera, the Sony RX1 R II. The new mirrorless Sony features a 42MP full-frame sensor and a Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 fixed lens. The Sony…
ZEISS Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens announced
As anticipated here on Canon Watch, today Zeiss announced the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens. The new Otus will be available worldwide starting in the second quarter of 2016. The…
Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.2 now available (and Camera Raw 9.2 too)
Adobe released an update for Lightroom CC. New lens profiles have been added, even for FD lenses (see after the break). Use the Help-> Check for Updates menu item or…
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC video review
https://youtu.be/JiLJK9d7MOQ Tamron's new primes captured a lot of attention since they were announced. For a good reason. The SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC…
Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85, world’s fastest lens for EOS M now selling at $1,199 ($700 off)
The Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 is the world's fastest lens for your (and other mirrorless cameras), and it got another price drop, selling at $1,199 (B&H Photo | Amazon) after a…
The Fujin Mark II lens sucks, and that’s what it’s expected to do (sensor cleaning gadget)
https://youtu.be/JNgNKb61gZU We had this cool gadget on our radar last year. Now a Mark II release is about to hit the shelves. What is the Fujin Mark II? It's a…
Off Brand: Sony Alpha a7SII announced (“out of darkness cometh light”)
Sony today announced the a7sII (along with other gear). The Sony a7sII will be available in November 2015 at $2,999 (pre-order at B&H Photo). 12.2MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor BIONZ…
Zeiss announce Milvus lens line-up
Zeiss announced a new lens line-up, named Milvus. The video below is an introduction to the lenses, just published by Zeiss. Pre-orders are live: Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2M ZE - $1,843 - B&H Photo…
Zeiss 85mm CP.2 T2.1 and Rokinon Xeen 85mm T1.5 lenses teardown
All images © Roger Cicala/LensRentals and used with permission. LensRentals' Roger Cicala published pics and text of the latest teardown he performed in his lab. The Zeiss 85mm CP.2 T2.1 and…
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM ART review
Wedding photographer and CW reader Chris Giles shared another review with us (after having felt the pulse of the EOS 5Ds R). This time Chris posted his impression and thoughts…
Off brand: is the Sony A7rII the most over-hyped, over-priced camera of the year?
In the last weeks I got a lot of emails, comments etc all telling me the Sony was about to annihilate Canon (and Nikon, for that matter). So I decided to have a…
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC announced (pre-order available)
Today Tamron officially announced the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens, available August 20. There is a dedicated microsite for the new Tamron 18-200mm. Price not yet defined. The new…
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…
Venus Optics announces the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide-Angle 1:1 Macro lens, world’s widest 1:1 macro lens
Venus Optics announced the world's widest 1:1 macro lens, the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide-Angle 1:1 Macro. The Laowa 15mm f/4 wide-angle macro lens is currently available at authorized resellers and at…
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM “Art” lens announced, world’s fastest full-frame zoom lens
The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens has been announced. This is another game-changer kindly delivered by Sigma. It's the world's first full-frame zoom with constant f/2. Don't approach…
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens $100 off (on sale for $849)
The outstanding Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM "Art" lens is currently $100 off the regular price. Instead of $949, the Sigma lens is on sale for $849 at Adorama |…
LOOK3 2015: a time for celebration and reflection
Canon press release: Held from 10-13 June in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, the 2015 edition of LOOK3 – the renowned photography festival originally conceived by Canon Master Nick Nichols – is…