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Sony today has announced two new A-mount lenses: Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) Lens and Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2) Lens. According to Sony, both feature an improved Zeiss T* coating to further reduce ghosting, 4x faster AF tracking performance and a super sonic wave motor. Both lenses are also dust and moisture resistant, plus Sony says significant improvements have been made in the image quality of both lenses.
According to a reader on Canon Rumors forum, Canon is planing to release a new firmware for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. According to reader, this new firmware is autofocus related.
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Similar to Samsung NX1 reviewed at dpreview “Best Mirrorless Ever”, DxOMark today also tested the new Samsung NX1 Mirrorless camera (Amazon | B&H | Adorama | eBay) . It turns out Samsung NX1 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera in the world.
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The new announced Rokinon / Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens and 100mm T3.1 Cine DS Macro lens now finally in stock in most US stores. The price for Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is $549.00.
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The new Pentax K-3 II has just announced, the price is $1,099 for body only, it will be start shipping in May, 2015. Here are first official sample images of Pentax K-3 II.
Ricoh has just announced the new Pentax K-3 II, to replace the old Pentax K-3. K-3 II uses an improved image stabilization system that drives a new Pixel Shift Resolution feature, designed to reduce false color. A new sensor-shift IS with a claimed 4.5 stops of shake reduction. Also included are built-in GPS, an improved AF algorithm, gyro-sensor-based panning detection and automatic horizon correction. Something that’s no longer included is a built-in flash. The price of Pentax K-3 II is $1,099.95, will be in stock in May, 2015.
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The new Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Zeiss Batis 2/25 lenses now available for pre-order online. The price for Batis 1.8/85 is $1,199, the price for Batis 2/25 is $1,299.
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According to latest rumors on CR. The new Canon EOS C500 Mark II cinema camera will be able to shoot above 4K video, something like 6K or 8K video.
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According to SAR, next Sony RX100 IV will have a Four Thirds sensor. While the weight and size will stay same as Sony RX100 III.
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Zeiss has just announced the Batis lenses for Sony Alpha full frame mirrorless cameras. The Zeiss Batis 2/25 FE lens is a wide-angle prime lens, and Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 FE lens is a fast prime lens. These two lenses are the first full-frame autofocus lenses with an OLED display for the Sony Alpha FF mirrorless cameras. Both lenses will be released & available for buy in July, 2015. The price for Zeiss Batis 2/25 lens is $1,299, the price for Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 lens is $1,199.
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