More and more lens rumors coming this week, Canon is expected to announce ultra-wide 14-24mm F2.8 EF L Lens during Photokina 2012 or may be at beginning of 2013, after that we will have a series of F2.8 L Series of Lens dedicated for professional photograohy starting from 14-24mm F2.8, 16-35mm F2.8L, 24-70 f/2.8L II, EF 70-200 f/2.8L II & the unannounced EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x.
Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAM DT Lens
Sony new 50mm f/1.2 Zeiss SSM lens and updated version of the current 50mm f/1.4 SAL lens is expected to arrive at Photokina, Sony is also expected to announce A99 this year at Photokina, see more about rumors / news about Sony A99
According to latest rumors coming from m43rumors, Sigma will announce new lenses at September(Photokina), currently we have no info about the upcoming lenses.
Just few days ago we have posted that Lens giant Schneider Kreuznach have now started working on lenses for mirrorless (M4/3 system) and 14mm F2.0, 30mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 macro Schneider Kreuznach lenses for M4/3 system may be announced at photokina. (See more details here)
Good News for M4/3 owners, Schneider Kreuznach have now started working on lenses for mirrorless systems and also showed the prototype of 14mm F2.0 lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The Schneider Kreuznach 14mm lens features AF and expected to arrive at Photokina 2012.
30mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 macro for Micro Four Thirds system coming soon
According to latest information/updates coming fromĀ photoscala (German website) the Schneider Kreuznach Working on 30mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 macro for Micro 4/3 system, We may see all new lenses at Photokina in Sep 2012.
Translated by google
It is further considered in Bad Kreuznach on the development of a 1,4 / 30 mm and a 2,4 / 60mm macro / portrait lens MFT. More detailed information can be expected for the upcoming Photokina.
sigma announced compact 18-250mm lens, it covers a wide range from wide, telephoto and Macro photography, the new 18-2500mm lens features OS (Image stabilization) and ‘Thermally Stable Composite’ (TSC) exclusively by Sigma to avoid barrel expansion in extreme temperatures.
The new 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens is also equipped with Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) to ensure fast and quiet auto-focusing, and a rounded, seven-blade diaphragm to create an attractive round blur to the out of focus areas. The lens features a brass-made bayonet mount applied on the surface to reinforce strength for long-term use and enable high accuracy and solidity.
This lens will be available in Sigma, Sony, Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts, starting with Canon mounts coming in July, 2012. Pricing and all availability for other mounts have yet to be announced.
Some sample images of Canon F2.8 STM Lens is now coming above the surface, first images published by dcfever website, the 40mm F2.8 STM lens is attached with Canon 5D Mark II Camera, the Bokeh quality and Sharpness of lens look good at the samples below,
According to latest rumors canon will merge the current 60D and 7D camera into ONE 70D, just like few days ago Canon have merged the 1d and 1ds series to the 1D X, So the upcoming 70D will have professional features and rugged construction just as 7D.
The 7D series will be upgraded with a Full-Frame sensor, canon is preparing to introduce its new affordable series of full-frame camera for entry level Full Frame users. same as Nikon D600?
Canon 70D expected arrival date is Sep 2012, we have no info about the 7D Mk II announcement date.
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