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Canon announces Hybrid Image Stabilizer
Compensates for two types of camera shake 22 July 2009 16:30 GMTCanon has announced the development of its "Hybrid Image Stabilizer", apparently the world's first optical image stabilisation tech that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake.
The Hybrid IS tech basically offers more image stabilisation... -
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens announced
New wide-angle lens inbound 14 April 2009 9:25 GMTNikon has announced a new AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens on Tuesday, a ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that boasts a focal range starting at 15mm equivalent in FX/35mm format.
Aimed at users wanting to shoot scenes that require a wide angle perspective effect... -
Tamron announces SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II life-size macro lens
For DSLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors 26 March 2009 12:10 GMTTamron has announced the SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II Macro 1:1
life-size macro lens designed for DSLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
The lens covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format and boasts a maximum aperture of F/2.0... -
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135 DX lens launched
Designed exclusively for Nikon and Canon cameras with APS-C sensors 24 March 2009 17:15 GMTTHQ Photo Products has announced the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135 DX, a lens designed exclusively for DSLR cameras with APS-C sensors.
The new lens gives the photographers an ultra wide-range zoom lens that has the equivalent angle of view to a 25-200mm.
The zoom... -
Sony reveals six new Alpha lenses coming
But no specs given 4 March 2009 1:00 GMTSony has confirmed in a press conference that it will be introducing six new lenses for its Alpha line of DSLR cameras.
The lenses were shown briefly in a slideshow, however no detailed specs were announced.
The new lenses in the full photo below apparently... -
Panasonic announces Lumix G Vario 7-14mm.F4.0 ASPH lens
Micro Four Thirds ultra wide-angle zoom lens 3 March 2009 19:22 GMTPanasonic has unveiled the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm.F4.0 ASPH, a new interchangeable ultra wide-angle zoom lens.
Despite its zoom range of 7-14mm (35mm camera equivalent of
14-28mm), the new lens is still compact and lightweight for
casual on-the-go use, and... -
Panasonic launches Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm
Micro Four Thirds interchangeable zoom lens 3 March 2009 18:47 GMTPanasonic has launched, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S., a standard interchangeable zoom lens that adopts the Micro Four Thirds standard.
The lens features an inner focus direct-drive linear motor for focusing, which allows for silent operation... -
Sigma launches 50-200mm F4-5.6 lens
A telephoto zoom lens with optical stabiliser 3 March 2009 12:51 GMTSigma has launched the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM telephoto zoom lens with optical stabiliser.
The lens features special low dispersion glass in the front lens group and an inner focusing system, as well as "Super Multi-Layer" coating to reduce flare and ghosting.
Hyper... -
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM lens unveiled
Large aperture standard zoom lens with optical stabilisation 3 March 2009 12:10 GMTSigma Corporation has unveiled the new 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM large aperture standard zoom lens.
The lens incorporates Sigma's optical stabilisation function, which can be used on Sony and Pentax cameras even if the camera body features its own anti-shake function.... -
Sigma announces 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM lens
Super wide-angle lens for indoor shooting 3 March 2009 11:30 GMTSigma has announced the 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM.
The super wide-angle lens has a maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range making it a good choice for indoor shooting, and has a wide angle of view from 102.4 degrees.
Two "Extraordinary Low... -
Pentax-DA15mm F4ED AL Limited lens released
23mm ultra-wide angle lens 3 March 2009 10:15 GMTPentax has announced the smc Pentax-DA15mm F4 ED AL Limited lens, designed for use with Pentax DSLR cameras.
The new ultra-wide angle lens offers the equivalent to a 23mm angle of view in the 35mm format, making it a good choice for capturing landscapes and architecture.... -
Leica announces Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens
With an extreme angle of view up to 100 degrees 23 February 2009 22:23 GMTLeica has announced the addition of the Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH lens to its range.
Larger than a standard lens, it boasts an extreme angle of view of up to 100 degrees and as such is aimed mainly at architecture and landscape photography.
The lens... -
Canon launches two new tilt and shift lenses
TS-E 17 mm f/4 L & TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II 18 February 2009 11:35 GMTCanon has announced the launch of two new tilt and shift lenses, the Ultra-Wide angle TS-E 17mm f/4L and the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, an upgrade to the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L.
At 17mm, Canon says the TS-E 17mm f/4L has the widest view angle of any tilt and shift lens currently... -
Nikon announces DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens
Due out early March 9 February 2009 15:42 GMTNikon has announced a new wide aperture DX Nikkor lens, the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G.
The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 which promises a bright viewfinder experience, and incorporates Nikkor's compact ring type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet focus operation,... -
Fujinon announces 3-megapixel vari-focal lens
Industry first coming later this year 2 February 2009 17:17 GMTFujinon, a company of FujiFilm USA, has announced the launch of the industry's widest 3-megapixel vari-focal lens, ahead of its unveiling at the ISC West convention in April.
Previously, a fixed focal lens or lower resolution-rated vari-focal lens was needed to... -
Nikon extends cashback offer on D60 camera kits
Now stretched until 31 March 19 January 2009 13:42 GMTNikon has extended its winter cashback promotion announced back in November.
Although the offer was due to finish today, customers will now be able to claim up to £50 back on purchases of Nikon D60 DSLR camera kits until 31 March.
The cash back offer is... -
Sigma announces 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens
Available 10 March 19 January 2009 12:39 GMTSigma has launched a new super-range zoom lens in the form of the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.
Confirmed for release on 10 March, the lens boasts a minimum focusing distance of 45cm at all focal lengths and 13.8x zoom ratio.
It also features an inner focusing... -
Vivitar announces new digital, underwater and video cameras
CES 2009: Full line-up to be unveiled 6 January 2009 19:49 GMTSakar International has announced a new line of Vivitar products, all set to be unveiled at CES later this week.
The line-up includes digital, underwater and video cameras as well as digital SLR camera lenses and a battery charger that accommodates over 300... -
Pentax announces Christmas cashback promotion
Save up to £100 on cameras and £50 on lenses 24 November 2008 20:48 GMTPentax has announce the launch of its Christmas cashback promotional offer.
Any customers purchasing a Pentax DSLR camera or lens between November 1st and January 31st will be able to get some money back on their purchase.
All you'll need to do is fill... -
Artist takes inspiration through his camera lens
Anyone for a cuppa? 18 November 2008 16:32 GMTAn artist on LiveJournal posted this picture on his account, and we liked it so much, we thought we'd share it with you.
Posted simply under the title of "Cup-Lens", the artist, known as tebe-interesno, has received a fair few positive comments about his insight.... -
Olympus announces Zuiko Digital 14-54mm II lens
Made to complement the Four Thirds E30 DSLR 5 November 2008 17:38 GMTOlympus has officially announced the new Zuiko Digital 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II (28-108mm) lens, the successor to the Zuiko Digital 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5.
The Four-Thirds based lens features High-Speed Imager AF, a circular aperture mechanism and a minimum focusing distance... -
Pentax announces Christmas cashback offer
Get money back on all DSLRs and lenses 5 November 2008 13:45 GMTPentax has announced news of its Christmas cashback offer, that will help you to save a few pennies when you need it most.
You'll be able to get cashback with any purchase of a Pentax DSLR camera or lens between 1st November and 31st January.
As you'd expect,... -
Olympus updates lens firmware for Panasonic compatability
Makes four lenses usable with DMC-G1 30 October 2008 11:11 GMTOlympus has announced firmware updates for a number of its lenses that will allow them to be used with Panasonic's DMC-G1.
The lenses available for update are the 35mm F3.5 Macro, 25mm F2.8 pancake, 35-100mm F2 and 40-150mm F4.0-5.6. Once they have the new firmware... -
Olympus announces cash back on Zuiko Digital lens range
Get up to £100 back 6 October 2008 12:27 GMTIf you were thinking of investing in the Four Thirds System-based Zuiko Digital lenses, Olympus has announced cash back on a number of lenses in the range of up to £100.
From 1 October 2008 until 31 January 2009, everyone choosing to buy from the range will be eligible.
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Hasselblad announces the HTS 1.5 tilt and shift adapter
Now compatible with H3D cameras too 25 September 2008 13:12 GMTHasselblad has announced the HTS 1.5 tilt and shift adapter, which will work to extend the tilt and shift capabilities in its lenses.
Originally designed for its HCD28mm, HC35mm, HC50mm and HC80mm lenses, to work with both its HC 2.2/100mm lens and its set of 13mm,...
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