Sony full-frame camera coming, 500mm F4 lens finally announced review

Serious photographers can pull distant subjects closer with a powerful new 500mm (equivalent to 750mm with APS-C camera) super-telephoto lens from Sony.
The SAL500F40G is the longest fixed focal length G Lens from Sony to date. Like all other A-mount lenses.

the SAL500F40G is compatible with the SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilisation system that’s featured in every α Translucent Mirror and DSLR camera from Sony. Resulting images are brilliantly crisp and clear, with dramatically reduced lens flare and ghosting. The high-torque SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) features a new drive circuit, ensures rapid, responsive AF with significantly faster object tracking than conventional Sony lenses.

Built to order, the SAL500F40G super-telephoto lens from Sony is available from late March 2012. Sony has confirmed it will be making a full-frame replacement for its flagship A900 DSLR. No further details were given during a round-table discussion at the CP+ show in Japan, but we find it hard to believe the result will step away from the SLT technology the company has invested so heavily in. The company has also finally announced

Sigma 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM reviews

It’s enough to mention here the Nikkor 18-200 mm VR or the Sigma 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS which, in the 18-55 mm range, fared definitely better than any 18-55 mm kit devices, still performing decently at longer focal lengths.

The OS system uses two sensors inside the lens to detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera. It works by moving an optical image stabilizing lens group, to effectively compensate for camera shake. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system, which prevents the front of the lens from rotating, thereby making it particularly suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and petal shaped lens hoods.

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) HSM Lens offers an "all-in-one" super-zoom lens solution, from wide-angle to long telephoto. DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is sized to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras, It accepts smaller filters (62 mm vs. 72 mm) and can focus 7 cm closer.

Lensbaby introduces Edge 80 telephoto optic reviews

the availability of its 80mm Edge 80 Optic, the newest addition to its Optic Swap System.  Like the Lens baby Sweet 35 Optic, the Edge 80 features Lens baby’s internal 12-blade adjustable aperture. The Edge 80 provides a flat field of focus that, pointed straight ahead, takes photos that are sharp from edge to edge. Tilting the Edge 80 allows photographers to create vertical, horizontal and diagonal slices of focus through the image. Photographers can control the size of the slice of focus by changing the 12-blade aperture.  To better understand how tilt, aperture, and focus affect an Edge 80 image, visit the Edge 80 Optic simulator.

With the Edge 80, photographers can control a flat field of focus that becomes a slice of sharpness through the photo when the lens is tilted.  Lens baby has announced an addition to its unique range of selective-focus lenses, in the shape of the Edge 80. It ships with the Double Glass Optic installed and is compatible with all optics in the Lens baby Optic Swap System. Simply tilt the lens to a desired angle then focus with a manual focusing ring.

Tamron releases 24-70mm F2.8 zoom stabilization lead

The SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens includes Tamron's vibration compensation technology, which can counteract camera shake to stabilize photos. It's a feature that Canon and Nikon haven't added to their 24-70mm F2.8 lenses.
The lens will be developed for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. VC (Vibration Compensation)

VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron’s proprietary image stabilization system. Tamron’s VC is a three-coil system, whereby three driving coils activate the shake-compensating VC lens group electromagnetically via three steel balls. New VC system (moving coil method)

Tamron’s original VC image stabilization mechanism utilized a moving magnet system whereby a heavy magnet was positioned near the moving VC lens element. Because the 24-70 mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a high-speed zoom lens with maximum aperture of F/2.8, its VC system must drive a lens that is larger and heavier than other zooms. Tamron has announced a 24-70mm F2.8 zoom for full frame cameras that features inbuilt optical stabilisation - a first in this class of lens.

Kenko-Tokina exhibits mockup of image-stabilised 70-200mm F4 at CP+ preview

Kenko-Tokina will exhibit a mockup of a 70-200mm F4 telephoto zoom that features both a ring-type ultrasonic autofocus motor and optical image stabilization at the CP+ trade show in Japan. Kenko-Tokina will exhibit a mockup of a 70-200mm F4 telephoto zoom that features both a ring-type ultrasonic autofocus motor and optical image stabilization at the CP+ trade show in Japan.

Kenko-Tokina Reflex 300mm F6.3 compact telephoto for Micro Four Thirds 2012

announced a new 300mm lens for Micro Four Thirds. Here are the specs:
300mm: focal length (equivalent to 35mm version: equivalent to 600mm)
F/6.3: brightness
66mm: length of the lens
66mm: the maximum diameter
55mm: diameter filter
Less than 300g: Weight

manual focus
This fixed aperture, manual focus lenses revive catadioptric lens designs are very popular in the 1970s and '80s to produce smaller high-magnification telephoto lens.This fixed-aperture, manual focus lens revives the catadioptric lens design that was especially popular in the 1970s and '80s for producing small high-magnification telephoto lenses.

Ricoh announces RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 review

the GXR is a revolutionary interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit.

This camera unit features a 23.6 mm×15.7 mm (APS-C size) 16M CMOS sensor. In combination with the image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV, this image sensor makes it possible to shoot high-quality images with smooth tonal gradations, as well as low noise and high-resolution.

Diverse shooting functions and high operability
With the new ISO bracketing function, the photographer can shoot and record three images with different ISO sensitivities.
When the new function for maintaining the same shooting settings is set on, by keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway after taking a picture, the photographer can continue to shoot with the same settings (focus, exposure, white balance, etc.).

The function for recording a JPEG image simultaneously with the RAW image has been expanded so that it is now possible to record only the RAW image.
Highly precise focusing

The shooting screen can be magnified for convenience in focusing. Picture settings for image quality and color can be customized with nine levels for easy creation of a diverse range of images.

My Settings enables the settings for a wide range of shooting functions to be recorded in advance and specified in an instant when needed. This expands the world of photo expression by enabling GXR users to exchange their shooting settings.

The photographer can create a unique image by just pressing the shutter release button. An image flag function has been added to enable the quick display of specific images from among those in the camera. Up to 20 images can be flagged.
It features a 24-85 mm wide-angle zoom lens, an APS-C size CMOS sensor, and Smooth Imaging Engine IV.Diverse shooting functions and high operability
With the new ISO bracketing function, the photographer can shoot and record three images with different ISO sensitivities.