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Rumored Canon 5D Mark IV specs show impressive improvements inside and out

April 28, 2016 by GB Leave a Comment

Its release is very likely a few months off, but Canon’s upcoming 5D Mark IV is already getting a more definitive specs list.[Read More…]

Leaked photos and newly-rumored specs of Pentax’s upcoming full-frame DSLR, the K-1

February 14, 2016 by GB Leave a Comment

It’s been over a year since we shared the first rumors that Pentax was hard at work creating a full frame DSLR. Finally though, it appears as the though Pentax K–1 is ready to be unveiled, as new promotional images, specs and availability information have come to light.[Read More…]

Is This Canon’s New Nifty Fifty f/1.8 STM Lens?

May 6, 2015 by Liron Samuels 6 Comments

Canon’s EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens has been rumored for a while now and it seems that a first real photo and lens specs have finally leaked.

The good news is it looks like it will be available at a decent price. The better news – the announcement date could be just around the corner.

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New Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Compared – Comes Out On Top

February 28, 2014 by Maaz Khan 12 Comments

Earlier this year, Sigma generated a good amount of noise throughout the photography community when the company stated the intended target competition of their upcoming 50mm F/1.4 lens: Zeiss’s $4,000 55mm Otus. That can either result in us getting one a big leap in quality for lenses on the market at a (hopefully) more consumer-friendly price, or it can end with us having some serious trust issues.

Just recently, Xitek has posted the first few pictures of the Sigma lens engaged in tests with three other lenses: the Sony Planar T 50mm F/1.4 ZA SSM, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 58mm F/1.4G, and the targeted Zeiss 55mm F/1.4 Otus. (cheapest of which is ~$1500).[Read More…]