Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens pictures leaked

On February 8th Sigma will announce the new 50mm f/1.4 lens. Here are the leaked specs and images:

Sigma “50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” -Reservation

  • Preorder start date: February 8, 2023 10:00 am (Tokyo time)
  • Scheduled release date: February 23, 2023
  • Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups-
  • Minimum focusing distance: 45cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:6.8
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter:72mm – Size: 78.2 x 109.5mm (L mount)
  • Weight : 670g –
  • Lens hood: LH782-02
  • Lens cap : LCF-72 III
  • Mount: L mount, Sony E mount
  • Suggested retail price: 152,900 yen including tax ($849 overseas)

 

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Leaked images of the new OM 90mm macro lens

Nokishita leaked price, specs and images of the upcoming OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO.

You can see the images above and the specs (already leaked here) and price below.

  • OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
    Suggested retail price: 231,000 yen including tax
    Release date: February 24, 2023
  • OM SYSTEM OM-1 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Kit
    Scheduled release date: February 24, 2023
  • Specifications of OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
    – Lens construction: 18 elements in 13 groups (2 super ED lenses, 4 ED lenses, 1 super HR, 1 HR)
    – Minimum focus distance: 22.4 cm
    – Maximum magnification: 2.0x (35mm equivalent: 4.0x)
    – Filter diameter:
    62mm – Size: φ69.8 x 136mm
    – Weight: 453g
    – Image stabilization effect: Up to 6 steps (Lens IS), up to 7 steps (Sync IS)
    – Dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof performance

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Canon R8 specs leaked!

Those are the R8 specs that have been leaked shortly on an italian blog:

  • Canon’s EOS R8 weighs only 461g including battery and SD card. Despite its lightweight and compact body, it delivers top-level performance.
  • The EOS R8 is a hybrid camera that supports both stills and video, and can be used by a wide range of users, from advanced amateurs to professional photographers, YouTubers, and content creators.
  • The sensor is 24 million pixels full size, and the image processing engine is DIGIC X. Continuous shooting achieves up to 40 frames per second with an electronic shutter.
  • The video is 4K60p with oversampling from 6K. Slow motion shooting at 180fps in full HD. No recording time limit. Supports C-Log3.
  • AF is dual pixel CMOS AF II, equipped with tracking AF that can track not only eyes, face, body, but also airplanes, trains, cars, animals, etc.
  • IBIS (in-body image stabilization) is not installed, but digital image stabilization is available for videos.
  • Vari-angle monitor, microphone terminal, HDMI terminal, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
  • Streaming via USB-C is possible.
  • Kit lens: RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
  • International price: $1499 body, $1699 lens kit

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Canon financial report for the year 2022 shows the camera business is doing fine

Canon published the full 2022 financial report (see them here). Regarding the camera business they write:

As for the Imaging Business Unit, unit sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras were above those of the same period of the previous year due to continued robust demand for full-frame mirrorless cameras including the EOS R5 and EOS R6 as well as favorable reviews of the new EOS R7 and EOS R10 APS-C-size mirrorless cameras, despite stagnant production activities caused by a shortage of components. Unit sales of lenses increased owing to strong sales of RF-series interchangeable-lenses that expanded the product lineup.