Tag: Announcement

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price is $899

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens for Sony E-mount is $899 and now available for pre-order.

The 17-28 is marketed as the ideal companion to Tamron’s excellent 28-75mm lens, adding a useful wideangle range. The 17-28 is 9cm (3.9″) long and weighs in at 420g (14.8oz.).  The lens is sealed against dust and moisture.

The lens is listed at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama. The Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD will start shipping in late July. Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Price is $899”

Leica M-E Typ 240 Camera Announced, Price : $3,995

Leica Camera has announced a new member of the legendary Leica M family, aimed squarely at newcomers to the M-System. The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is a brand new take on the established formula from the popular Leica M (Typ 240) cameras, with some welcome changes and improvements. It offers a full frame 24 megapixel CMOS sensor, Leica Maestro processor, 2-year Leica warranty and access to the full portfolio of Leica M lenses for a price of $3,995 – making it the new entry-point of Leica M rangefinders.

Leica M-E Typ 240 will be priced at $3,995 / £3,500 (tax included). Check availability at B&H Photo.
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Canon announces new ultra-high-res 120MP, ultra-high-sensitive 2.7MP CMOS sensors

Canon has announced a new 120-megapixel ultra-high resolution CMOS sensor along with a 2.7-megapixel ultra-high sensitivity CMOS sensor.

The new ultra-high resolution 120MXSI and ultra-high sensitivity 35MMFHDXSMA sensors have been designed for industrial use and, at least as of now, won’t be used in Canon’s consumer cameras. But this technology has a habit of trickling down over time.

According to the press statement from Canon USA: Continue reading “Canon announces new ultra-high-res 120MP, ultra-high-sensitive 2.7MP CMOS sensors”

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera officially announced with improved handling, faster responses and lower price. The US price is $5,750, and it is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start in Mid July, 2019. Continue reading “Hasselblad X1D II 50C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera”

Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01)

The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01) is the world’s first autofocus adapter that allows Sony E-mount lenses to retain the automatic focus functionality when used on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras.

The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter is currently available for pre-order priced at $249. Continue reading “Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01)”

Olympus MC-20 2x Teleconverter for 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro Lenses

Olympus officially announced the new MC-20 2x teleconverter for 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens and 300mm f/4 IS PRO Lens. This provides the effect of an 80-300mm f/5.6 and a 600mm f/8 lens respectively, dramatically boosting the apparent focal length of those lenses with a minimal increase to the size or weight of the camera and lens combination.

This teleconverter doubles the focal length of the master lens, and features dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (-10°C) professional weatherproof construction for outstanding optical performance ideal for even the most severe environmental conditions.

The MC-20 is now available for $429. Pre-order: Adorama | B&H See also : Major Olympus Firmware Released for E-M1 Mark II V3.0 and E-M1X V1.1

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Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LiPlay Instant Camera, Price $159.95

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is Fuji’s latest smallest, lightest hybrid instant camera. The hybrid instant film camera combines the features of an analog instant film camera with digital camera convenience in the smallest package possible.  The US price for this camera is $159.95, you can check pre-order options at B&H Photo Video/Adorama.

It doesn’t shoot straight to instant film like analog Instax cameras, but instead uses a very small 1/5-inch digital image sensor that captures 2,560×1,920-pixel images (about 5 megapixels). The prints are small like those from other Instax Mini cameras at 3.4 by 2.1 inches (86 by 54 mm), though the actual image size is 2.4 by 1.8 inches (62 by 46 mm). Continue reading “Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LiPlay Instant Camera, Price $159.95”

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced

Sony announced two new full frame telephoto prime lenses: FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens

The US price for FE 200-600mm lens is $1,998.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama), the US price for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is $12,998 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama), both lenses will be released in August, 2019. Continue reading “Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ($1,998) & FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens ($12,998) Announced”

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II Lens Released

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II lens now officially released. The fast prime lens is available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, MFT and Canon EOS M mounts. The US price is $249.95 and now available for pre-order at Adorama. First version of the lens is priced for $179. Shipping of the lens will start on August 25th, 2019. Continue reading “Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Mark II Lens Released”

Panasonic Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH MFT Lens Becomes Official

Along with the Panasonic S1H 6K full frame mirrorless camera, the long wait is finally over for the Panasonic Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH MFT lens.

Designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, the lens covers focal length in full-frame terms is equivalent to 20-50mm on a Micro Four Thirds body, as a single lens that replaces five commonly used equivalent focal lengths: 20, 24, 28, 35 and 50mm.

The US price is $1,797.99 and it is now available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start in July, 2019. Continue reading “Panasonic Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH MFT Lens Becomes Official”