Four new Nikon lenses

August 14th, 2010 by Walter No comments »

The German photo magazine “Foto Digital” in an article has confirmed the rumors about four new Nikon lenses:

  • AF-S 85/1.4 G with Nano coating for EUR 1650 (approx. USD 2100), 10 lens elements in 9 groups
  • AF-S 24-120/4 G ED VR with Nano coating for EUR 1220 (approx. USD 1550)
  • AF-S 28-300/3.5-5.6 G ED VR for EUR 1000 (approx. USD 1270), 19 lens elements in 14 groups
  • AF-S DX 55-300/4.5-5.6 G ED VR for EUR 420 (approx. USD 530)

Exakt infos about Nikon D3100 leaked

August 14th, 2010 by Walter No comments »

The German photo magazine “Foto Digital” in an article has confirmed the rumors about the new Nikon D3100:

  • 14 MP CMOS sensor
  • ISO range of 100-12800
  • full HD video (1920×1080)
  • 11 AF points
  • 3″ display
  • price of 650 EUR

New Sony lenses: 24/2, 35/1.8, 85/2.8 – and a rumor

July 27th, 2010 by Walter No comments »

Sony has unveiled three new Alpha prime lenses:

  • Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f2 SSM
  • DT 35mm f1.8 SAM
  • 85mm f2.8 SAM

The 85mm will sell for only EUR 250, the 35mm for only EUR 200. The 24mm will cost EUR 1200 – for the US there will be an additional announcement. Note: if the lenses are used on the NEX system using the adapter you can focus only manually.

Additionally there are rumors floating around that Sony is thinking about dropping full-frame sensors. Read an interesting and detailled analysis at the well respected site of Thom Hogan about this issue. We will see…

Sonys new HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses

July 14th, 2010 by Walter No comments »

Sonys new HD camcorder NEX-VG10E features the 14.6 MP sensor of the Alpha NEX series and is the worlds first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses:

  • 14.6 MP CMOS sensor
  • 1080i video at 24mbps
  • accepts E-mount lenses plus A-mount α DSLR lenses via optional adaptor
  • Kit with E18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS lens
  • priced at $2000/EUR 2000

New Tokina 16-28/2.8 lens for Nikon and Canon

July 5th, 2010 by Walter No comments »

Tokina has announced a new wide zoom lens, the AT.X 16-28 mm /f2.8 PRO FX. They promise a new and quieter AF system with more precise focusing. The pricing is quite ambitious at USD 1400, the lens will be available both for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.