Sigma today officially announced the new 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary ultra-wide lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The US price of the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN is $599 and will be available from October 26th. Pre-orders open at Adorama | B&H and soon Amazon.
The ultra-wide 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary zoom lens will be available in Sony E, Fujifilm X and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-mount, giving a 15-27mm equivalent range in full-frame terms. This lens will be perfect for travelers, vloggers, and family photographers looking for excellent image quality as well as mobility. With its f/2.8 maximum aperture and 7-blade diaphragm, pleasant bokeh and strong low-light performance is ensured. Continue reading “Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Officially Announced”
Specs released by Sigma France show it will have 20 elements in 15 groups, including six fluorite-like FLD elements, two super-low dispersion elements and three aspherical lenses. It will have a 77mm filter diameter and will weigh 1345g (47.4 oz) in L-mount form and 10g (0.7 oz) less in E-mount.
Here are the latest, updated rumored Sony a9 III specs. The headline-grabbing features include a remarkable 44MP resolution, astonishing 8K video capabilities at 60p, 4K video at 120p, and a fast continuous shooting speed of 26fps.
The rumors suggest that the heart of the Sony a9 III lies in its groundbreaking 44MP stacked CMOS sensor, a remarkable leap forward from the 24MP sensor found in the current Sony a9 II model. This 44MP sensor promises a staggering resolution, providing photographers with unparalleled flexibility in cropping images and capturing exquisite detail that truly elevates the art of photography.
Reports also suggest that the a9 III can support impressive 8K 60p and 4K 120p video recording. These video capabilities will make the camera extremely versatile for professional cinematography, documentaries and commercial work. In particular, 8K video offers an advanced level of detail thanks to its huge image resolution. Here are more details on the Sony a9 III Specs: Continue reading “Rumored Sony a9 III Specs: 44MP, 8K60p, 4K120p, 26fps”
Nikon officially announced the new Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens. The US price is $2,496.95 and it will be released in mid-October, 2023. Now the new Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens is available for pre-order at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon.
The name “Plena” is derived from the Latin term plenum, which denotes the state of a space being completely full. This name was chosen to reflect the lens’ ability to fulfill the user’s creative vision with superior light gathering capability, beautiful, well-rounded bokeh and outstanding sharpness and clarity throughout the frame. Following in the footsteps of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, this distinctively brilliant portrait prime is only the second Nikon lens to be granted a dedicated name, with the hope that it will be highly regarded by users for many years to come. Continue reading “Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens Announced, Price $2,496”
Sony released a new firmware update 2.01 for the Sony A7IV camera.
The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company’s core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model. You can find the details and download the new Sony firmware update below.
According to rumors, Canon may release two versions of the highly anticipated RF 35mm f/1.2 or f/1.4L USM prime lens. The aperture for the Canon RF 35mm, which is among the most anticipated RF-series Canon lenses until now, has not been finalized yet.
Canon plans to announce two variations of the 35mm L-series lens before the end of 2023. While Canon shooters also await other unreleased lenses, insiders expect numerous new RF optics will be announced in the next six months. An internal zoomRF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USMis likely one of them and we also have a rumor about RF 50mm f/1.4 which will fill the gap between the excellent but expensive RF 50mm f/1.2L and the inexpensive RF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
The speculated maximum aperture of the 35L remains uncertain. Both f/1.2 and f/1.4 apertures have appeared in patents, leaving the final specs open to debate. At this point sources seem split 50/50 on whether it will be f/1.2 or f/1.4.
While intriguing, without further confirmation these reports remain rumors. Canon has yet to officially announce development of the RF 35mm f/1.2L/f.1.4L USM in any form. We will have to wait for more concrete details to emerge.
DJI has just announced the DJI Mini 4 Pro, the latest model in its Mini series of compact and foldable sub-250g drones.
The single camera on the Mini 4 Pro has a Type 1/1.3 CMOS sensor with dual native ISO, a 24mm (equiv.) lens, and a fixed F1.7 aperture. It can capture 48MP images and rests on a 3-axis gimbal that can tilt 60º upward. The camera is capable of cropping in up to 2X for photos and up to 4X when capturing video.
The Mini 4 Pro with DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller and one Intelligent Flight battery starts at $759. This same package, with the RC 2 Remote Controller, is $959. The DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo, which includes the RC 2, three Intelligent Flight batteries, a two-way charging hub, and a carrying bag costs $1,099 while the Fly More Combo Plus, with Intelligent Flight Plus batteries that power the drone up to 45 minutes, comes out to $1,159.
The US price is $1,299 and it will be released on October 12, 2023. Now the new Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens is available for pre-order at B&H. Tamron is well known for making for E-mount. See Tamron lenses here.