Tag Archives: Lens

“Dear Sigma” Contest will fulfill photographer’s holiday wishes for photo gear

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Editor AL

Visit Sigma Corporation of America’s Facebook page to win up to $2,500 in lenses, cameras   Ronkonkoma, NY,  2011 – Photographers: Have you been good this year? Sigma Corporation of America wants to check some photography gear off your wish … Continue reading →

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NEW PENTAX K-r COLORS AVAILABLE ON WALMART.COM

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Editor AL

Denver, CO. – If you dream of owning a PENTAX K-r digital SLR in a color that stands out in a crowd, your wait is over!  PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION just announced the K-r digital SLR soon will be available exclusively … Continue reading →

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Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT – Release Date & Estimated Retail Price

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Editor AL

  Delta company, the exclusive representative and distributor of Samyang Optics in Europe, is proud to report that the lens announced in March, Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT will be available from the middle of September this year. The … Continue reading →

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Total Production of NIKKOR Lenses for Nikon SLR Cameras Reaches Sixty-Five Million

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Editor AL

October , 2011, TOKYO– Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached sixty-five million at the beginning of October 2011. In 1959, Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR … Continue reading →

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Canon celebrates production of 50 million EOS SLR cameras, 70 million EF interchangeable lenses

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Editor AL

TOKYO, October 18, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the achievement of two major manufacturing milestones: combined production of film and digital EOS-series single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras surpassed the 50-million mark in September this year, and the … Continue reading →

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SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Editor AL

*Petal-Type Hood (LH680-01) supplied The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM. This 11.1x high zoom ratio lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras, incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical … Continue reading →

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Tokina AT-X 17-35mm F/4 lens

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Editor AL

Designed for Full-Frame cameras, the Tokina AT-X 17-35mm F/4 give photographers a new wide-angle option. With a focal length of 17mm at the wide side the lens yields a spectacular 103.9 degree field of view which is great for shooting … Continue reading →

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Sigma Corporation’s 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Named ‘European Lens for 2011-2012’ by EISA

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Editor AL

Stabilized Telephoto Zoom Lens is honored with second international award in 2011   Ronkonkoma, NY, 2011 – Sigma Corporation of America(www.sigmaphoto.com) is pleased to announce that its 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens has been chosen for yet another award … Continue reading →

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1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Editor AL

The first four lenses in the new 1 NIKKOR series for the Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens Nikon 1 camera system: three compact and lightweight kit lenses, 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 and1 NIKKOR 10mm … Continue reading →

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Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens Nikon 1 J1 / V1

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Editor AL

Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens cameras that propose new forms of imaging expression and enjoyment TOKYO-Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the first two models in the new Nikon 1 series, the J1 and V1. Nikon 1 … Continue reading →

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Three Canon products win esteemed EISA awards in Europe

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Editor AL

Three Canon products were recognized with prestigious product awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interest magazines from 19 European countries focusing on such categories as photography, audio, video and mobile devices. The Canon … Continue reading →

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Canon launches EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II lens

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Editor AL

– for photography enthusiasts to capture details both near and far. – Maximize details with new affordable telephoto lens. Singapore, 23 September, 2011 – Canon today revealed the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II telephoto lens, with an extensive zoom … Continue reading →

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Sigma Launch 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM II

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Editor AL

Following the recent update by competitor Tokina with their ATX12-24mm F4 PRO Mark II, Sigma had just launched a new lens unit into this segment with it’s new Mark II of 12-24mm with HSM. I am sure landscape photographers will … Continue reading →

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NEW “Hoodless” Tokina AT-X 107 NH

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Editor AL

The Tokina AT-X 107 NH is a fish-eye lens that gives the digital photographer an approximate 180° field of view with dramatic curvature of field or “fish-eye” effect. The AT-X 107 NH only differs from the AT-X 107 DX in … Continue reading →

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Tamron’s 60th anniversary project has started with 60 photographers using B008

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Editor AL

Eternity at a Moment – The Vision of 60 Photographers. In commemoration of the 60th year anniversary of the company‘s establishment, Tamron will begin showing works of 60 photographers on August 30, on a special website made for the anniversary … Continue reading →

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Samyang 7.5mm 1:3.5 MFT – Sample Images Released!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Editor AL

The long-hoped for Samyang 7.5 mm MFT lens will be finally released at the turn of August and September 2011. Before the expected premiere, we wish to present several exemplary photos taken with the lens and Olympus PEN E-P1. Sample … Continue reading →

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Buying DSLR Lenses on Shoestring Budget?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Editor AL

As a commercial photographer, I was often asked what are the brand, model, lenses to buy etc. Usually I will recommend based on the user’s applications & purpose of buying the equipment. Recently, many asked me, “hey Allan, what if … Continue reading →

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NIKKOR AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Editor AL

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G, a normal Micro lens for Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras offering a focal length of 40mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. As … Continue reading →

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Canon Lens Code aka Date Code

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Editor AL

=================================== Advertisement ===================================Canon Lens Code aka Date Code27th July 2011, Singapore – Have you ever wondered what are those letters & numbers at the rear of your Canon lenses stands for? That row of marking painted in grey? Picture: Canon … Continue reading →

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Olympus Announced 3 New PEN series cameras and 2 New Zuiko lenses (Part 4)

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Editor AL

They are the long awaited (if not anticipated) OLYMPUS E-P3, OLYMPUS E-PL3 and OLYMPUS E-PM1 & 2 Zuikos, the Olympus MZ12mm and Olympus MZ45mm lenses. This is the final Part of a series of 4. I am covering or rather duplicating what was … Continue reading →

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