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Canon Rumors · Mar 26, 2017

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<a href="http://www.nokishita-camera.com/2017/03/2017327.html">Nokishita</a> uncovered some more Canon gear that has been submitted to certification agencies and it looks like the two expected DSLRs, the EOS Rebel SL2 and EOS 6D Mark II are almost ready to go. Canon appears to have also registered the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 macro IS STM.</p>
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<li><strong>DS126631 (EOS 6D Mark II)</strong>
<ul>
<li>Digital single-lens reflex camera</li>
<li>SKU: 1897C003AA, 1897C010AA, 1897C015AA, 1897C022AA</li>
<li>Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed</li>
<li>Made in Japan (Oita)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>DS126671 (EOS Rebel SL2)</strong>
<ul>
<li>Digital single-lens reflex camera</li>
<li>SKU: 2250C001AA, 2250C002AA, 2250C011AA, 2253C001AA, 2256C001AA</li>
<li>Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed</li>
<li>Made in Taiwan</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>Interchangeable Lens (EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM)</strong>
<ul>
<li>SKU: 2220C005AA</li>
<li>Made in Malaysia</li>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 25, 2017

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We’re told that a new SX PowerShot camera will be announced relatively soon. We’re hoping that it’ll finally be a replacement to the PowerShot SX60 HS.</p>
<p>As soon as we find out more, we’ll pass it on.</p>
<p>The new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM will be announced on April 5, 2017 (depending on where you are on the planet), and that would seem like a logical time to announce a PowerShot camera.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 24, 2017

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There has been an announcement date of April 21, 2017 for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II floating around the web, we have confirmed that this is not accurate.</p>
<p>We’re still hearing late Q2 or early Q3 of 2017 for an announcement and ship date.</p>
<p>I only recall one DSLR ever being announced for NAB, and that was the EOS-1D C, so this shouldn’t come as a surprise.</p>
<p>For the moment, we know that Canon will be announcing the EOS 5D Mark IV C-Log update, along with at least one Cinema EOS lens for NAB 2017.</p>
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Chaitanya · Mar 24, 2017

Found this hands on with new Venus lenses by ephotozine. That relay lens and 25mm macro certainly look interesting additions to lineup.
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/laowa-25mm-2-5-5x-macro--7-5mm--24mm-super-macro-30732

Canon Rumors · Mar 24, 2017

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<p>A couple of related patents from Canon have been uncovered by Northlight Images and show the idea of variable shape microlenses.</p>
<p><strong>From Northlight</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The <a href="http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=09601534">first patent</a> shows the lighting angles vary, The <a href="http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=09599754">second patent</a> looks at how the various curves of the lenses could vary over the sensor area. <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-camera-rumours-and-info/">Read more…</a></p></blockquote>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 24, 2017

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<p>B&H Photo now has stock of the brand new Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Lens.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header">PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</p>
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<li class="top-section-list-item">Canon EF-Mount/APS-C Format</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">16-38.4mm (35mm Equivalent)</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/29</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">One XLD Element, One LD Element</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Aspherical & Hybrid Aspherical Elements</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">BBAR and Fluorine Coatings</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">HLD Autofocus Motor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">VC Image Stabilization</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Moisture-Resistant Construction</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2nLfxaR">Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Lens at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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Labdoc · Mar 24, 2017

Most folks on this site won't miss the demise of popular photography magazine. First published in 1937 it was an inspiration to many of us film photographers in the early days. Like many things it has gone by the wayside in this modern digital world.

http://www.adweek.com/digital/bonnier-popular-photography-magazine/

From their web-site

"We are sorry to inform you that Popular Photography is discontinuing publication effective with the March/April 2017 issue.
All current subscribers will receive a notification with further instructions. Rest assured, we have made arrangements to honor the remaining issues on your subscription.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]."

Valvebounce · Mar 23, 2017

Hi Folks.
I have a 7DII, a 7D and a 5D. The 5D is my gateway drug to full frame, but does not live in a bag and is often toted around loose.
I walked past the local camera shop last week and saw they had a 1DsIII body in the window for a very good price due to it was missing the box, instruction manual, USB cable, USB cable protector and the little round rubber cover for the extension system terminal. It did have 2 batteries, the double charger and the strap included. Is there anything else that should have been in the box and is not on the included list?
The shop say that they believe the camera has about 16,000 shots on it which I can believe as it looks like new plus I am a frequent visitor in the shop and trust that they believe it. I now own this camera.
Other cameras that are out there for what I paid look like they have been dragged down a gravel road, paint missing, scratches to body and screens, polished rubber grips etc.

Is there anyone here that would not sell a 7D and 5D to replace them with the 1DsIII based on the technical ability of the body? Why not (don't say weight

)?
Weight does not come in to it for me as I weighed my 7DII with grip and 2 batteries and the 1DsIII and the 1D is Less than 4oz heavier than the 7D so pretty much a moot point.
I have already given it a work out at the Goodwood Members Meeting, I put nearly another 1000 clicks on it (after saying I would try to cut back on the number of shots I have to go through!) and I am thoroughly impressed with the beast.
I did find one thing I missed, auto ISO, but I did find a work around for that by using Safety Shift enable ISO.
I also found one very handy tool, register settings to * button which meant I could have a slow shutter speed (for panning shots) set up in Tv and have a faster shutter shutter speed (to freeze the action) on demand on the * button, most useful.

Cheers, Graham.

Canon Rumors · Mar 23, 2017

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We’re told that Zeiss will be updating some or all of their CP.2 compact cinema lenses over the coming months. The current CP.2 lineup consists of 11 prime lenses and have fallen behind other series’ of lenses in their lineup.</p>
<p>It would be logical to think Zeiss will be announcing these updates at NAB next month.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 23, 2017

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<a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3376563810/we-asked-3-canon-lens-masters-to-name-their-first-and-favorite-designs">DPReview</a> asked three Canon lens masters at the Utsunomiya lens factory to name their favourite lens designs (as well as their first). One of the responses may surprise you.</p>
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<li><strong>Masato Okada: Deputy Chief Executive of Image Communication Products and Operation

</strong><em>Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM – “For me I’d have to say the 11-24mm F4L USM, because when launched, it allowed the widest angle possible on a full frame with no distortion.”</em></li>
<li><strong>Kenichi Izuki: Plant Manager</strong>

<em>Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM – “My favorite, which I truly remember because it was so hard to design, was the original Canon 70-200 F2.8 L USM non-IS.”</em></li>
<li><strong>Shingo Hayakawa: Deputy Chief Executive of Image Communication and Products Operations</strong>

<em>Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II – “… if I were to narrow it down, my choice would be a lens that came out in 2012: the Canon 24-70mm F2.8L II USM.”</em></li>
</ul>
<p>I’m not a lens engineer/designer, but I to have my favourite Canon lenses based on design, usability and performance. For me, my absolute favourite Canon lens is the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM.</p>
<p>What’s your favourite Canon lens?</p>
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Mikehit · Mar 23, 2017

Yep, 1 million confirmed with the dealer.
Shutter replaced twice (latest on Feb this year) and apparently it is in good condition (the pictures of it look OK, not particularly battered) but are they any other weak points?

Canon Rumors · Mar 22, 2017

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We’re told by a new source that the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM is going to have a macro illumination feature like the <a href="https://bhpho.to/2nD7aho">EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM</a>. We can also safely assume that “M” means macro.</p>
<p>When we <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-s-35mm-f2-8-m-is-stm-coming-april-5-2017/">first confirmed this lens</a>, we weren’t 100% sure what the “M” meant in the lens description, but I think it’s safe to say this is legitimate and goes along with what a lot of people have been thinking.</p>
<p>The lens is still slated for an announcement on (or around) April 5, 2017.</p>
<p><em>Thanks for the tip…</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 22, 2017

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We’re continually receiving more information about C-Log being added to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p>We’re now told by a separate source that adding C-Log to your EOS 5D Mark IV may require a quick trip to Canon service, and that it’s not as simple as just a firmware update. There is no mention whether or not this will be a service you will have to pay for or not, or if future EOS 5D Mark IV cameras will ship with the feature.</p>
<p>While we cannot confirm this information at present, we wouldn’t be surprised.</p>
<p>We haven’t received any more information about any other features coming to the EOS 5D Mark IV with this upgrade. We also haven’t heard if the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will also get this upgrade.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 22, 2017

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The manuals for the soon-to-be-released Canon EOS 77D, Canon EOS T7i and Canon EOS M6 are now available for download from Canon USA.</p>
<p><strong>Manual downloads:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-77d/eos-77d#manuals_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Canon EOS 77D</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-t7i-ef-s-18-55mm-is-stm/eos-rebel-t7i-ef-s-18-55mm-is-stm#manuals_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Canon EOS Rebel T7i</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/eos-m-series-digital-cameras/eos-m6-ef-m-15-45mm-is-stm-kit/eos-m6-ef-m-15-45mm-is-stm-kit#manuals_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Canon EOS M6</a></li>
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<p>All three of these cameras are scheduled to begin shipping late next week.</p>
<p>Preorder links for the above cameras are available after the break.</p>
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<p><strong>The new Canon DSLRs & Kits</strong></p>
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<li>Canon EOS 77D Body: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318281-REG/canon_eos_77d_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-77d-dslr-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/ICA77D.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIo1eg">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/ff68d253">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS 77D w/18-55 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318765-REG/canon_1892c016_eos_77d_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-77d-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-lens.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICA77DK.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIaWBw">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/7b23320">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS 77D w/18-135 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318767-REG/canon_1892c002_eos_77d_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-77d-dslr-camera-with-18-135mm-lens.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICA77DK1.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIo1eg">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/f6a5990d">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D Body: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318277-REG/canon_eos_rebel_t7i_dslr.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-rebel-t7i-dslr-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAT7I.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2lfCq4V">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/e2a385ae">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D w/18-55 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318769-REG/canon_1894c002_eos_rebel_t7i_dslr.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-rebel-t7i-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-lens.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAT7IK.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2lfCq4V">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/403f4cc2">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D w/18-135 IS STM: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318772-REG/canon_1894c003_eos_rebel_t7i_dslr.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-rebel-t7i-dslr-camera-with-18-135mm-lens.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAT7IK2.html">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2lfCq4V">Amazon</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The new Canon mirrorless</strong></p>
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<li>Canon EOS M6 Body Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318278-REG/canon_eos_m6_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-only-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAM6B.html">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2ljXiYn">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/5a97881e">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 Body Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318780-REG/canon_1725c001_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-only-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAM6S.html">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6Lmax">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/ccceb4b6">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/15-45 IS STM Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318776-REG/canon_1724c011_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-15-45mm-lens-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAM6BK1.html">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6wloU">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/8121fe28">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/15-45 IS STM Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318781-REG/canon_1725c011_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-15-45mm-lens-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/ICAM6SK1.html">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kI8tHm">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/ccceb4b6">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/18-150 IS STM Black: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318778-REG/canon_1724c021_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-18-150mm-lens-black.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/icam6bk1.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2l6wloU">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/5782afce">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EOS M6 w/18-150 IS STM Silver: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1318783-REG/canon_1725c021_eos_m6_mirrorless_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-m6-mirrorless-digital-camera-with-18-150mm-lens-silver.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/icam6sk1.html?kbid=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kI8tHm">Amazon</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The new Canon lens:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM: <a href="http://bhpho.to/2l6txZe">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f-4-5-6-is-stm-lens.html">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/CA1855N.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kKcMSk">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/9e2599cd">Park (UK)</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The new Canon accessories:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon BR-E1 Bluetooth Remote: <a href="http://bhpho.to/2l6yL7a">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-br-e1-wireless-remote-control.html?acc=3">MPEX</a> | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/icabre1.html?kbid=64393">Adorama </a>| <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIrUzH">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/f1fc57d5">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EVF-DC2 Black: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2l6FQ7F">B&H Photo</a> | MPEX | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/ICAEVFDC2B.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kvLnD0">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://tidd.ly/9ca209b9">Park (UK)</a></li>
<li>Canon EVF-DC2 Silver: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2kR4U4a">B&H Photo</a> | MPEX | <a href="https://www.adorama.com/ICAEVFDC2S.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIqlBI">Amazon</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Read more: <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/preorder-the-new-canon-gear-now/#ixzz4c4QCHSFh">http://www.canonrumors.com/preorder-the-new-canon-gear-now/#ixzz4c4QCHSFh</a></p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 22, 2017

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone wide angle lens. Your options for wide angle prime lenses continues to grow with these new Irix lenses as well as the upcoming <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-14mm-f1-8-dg-hsm-introducing-the-worlds-first-and-only-f1-8-ultra-wide-angle-lens/">Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art series lens</a>. This Irix lens appears to be a good once, especially when the “low” cost is considered.</p>
<p><strong>Bryan Says:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>While reviewing this lens, I was not being overwhelmingly convinced of its value proposition. But, when I started putting the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens up against the comparables, I began to see it in a different light. It is not a perfect lens, and I would especially like to see the wide open corner image quality improved. But for the price, its value is easy to recognize. Getting a weather-sealed aluminum-magnesium lens barrel with decent image quality for a relatively low price puts this lens squarely on the consideration list. And for a new lens manufacturer, that is an impressive feat. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Irix-15mm-f-2.4-Blackstone-Lens.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://bhpho.to/2o4dV8G">Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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Cory · Mar 22, 2017

Would one lose nothing by swapping out their 85 1.8 and 200 2.8 with a 70-200 2.8 non-IS?
I generally stay at 2.8 or above anyway, shoot a lot of outdoor sports and a lot of indoor stage performances (with high ISO on a Canon 70D).

:-*

AlanF · Mar 22, 2017

The discussion in various threads here and elsewhere has made me wonder how people would classify themselves. (No flaming of others allowed.)

Canon Rumors · Mar 21, 2017

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Yesterday we reported we were pretty sure that the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV would get C-Log via a <del>firmware update</del> (<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/c-log-update-to-canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-not-just-a-firmware-update/">service center update</a>) that will likely be announced at NAB next month. We can now confirm that to a certainty that it’s coming. However, we do not have a release date for the firmware.</p>
<p>We’re now asking sources if the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II will see a similar firmware update, we’ll report back on that as soon as we’re able to.</p>
<p>There has been another suggestion that Canon has been actively looking at ways to “improve” the 4K video capture crop on the EOS 5D Mark IV. We cannot confirm at this time if we’re going to see that in a firmware update.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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GP.Masserano · Mar 21, 2017

Dear friends
someone knows or has already tried the MEIKE 8mm fisheye?

ahsanford · Mar 21, 2017

Review from TDP on Irix's Blackstone version of their 15mm prime:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Irix-15mm-f-2.4-Blackstone-Lens.aspx

Even more vignetting than what LT recently showed -- 4.5 stops!

By my untrained eye, I'm seeing sharper results from the 16-35 f/2.8L III than this one. Not sure that's an indictment of the Irix or just a compliment to what is a shockingly sharp zoom.

Also, perhaps troublingly, TDP's single coma shot (just a one-off, also see LT's standard method) was not exactly a winner. :

I defer to the astro camp on how bad that really looks to them.

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Canon Rumors · Mar 21, 2017

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<p><strong>From Sigma:</strong>

We would like to announce the firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E. This firmware update allows it to be compatible with the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (Release: April), SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary (TBD), Cine Lens 50mm T1.5 FF EF mount from FF High Speed Prime Line (TBD) and so on.</p>
<p>For customers who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using a supplied USB Cable.</p>
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<p>Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page</a></p>
<p>For SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E, firmware update announced on March 10th, 2017 allows it to be compatible with SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary.</p>
<p><b>Applicable product</b></p>
<ul>
<li>SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Benefits of this firmware update</b></p>
<ul>
<li>It has become compatible with the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary.</li>
<li>It has become compatible with the Cine Lenses; SIGMA 20 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 24 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 35mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 50 mm T1.5 FF EF mount, 85 mm T1.5 FF EF mount from FF High Speed Prime Line, and 24-35mm T2.2 FF EF mount from FF Zoom Line.</li>
</ul>
<p>For further information, please <a href="http://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">contact</a> your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.</p>
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ahsanford · Mar 20, 2017

Just reading this now, but it would appear for some international slights, camera gear, laptops, etc. can't be brought into an airline cabin as a carry-on any longer. Gear would have to be put into checked bags:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airlines-electronics-idUSKBN16R2JN

https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/20/us-authorities-ban-electronics-larger-than-a-phone-from-flights-from-13-countries/

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/electronics-banned-us-bound-flights-46261625

I'm sure we'll hear about this on the news soon as this just dropped, but FYI if you are traveling.

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Canon Rumors · Mar 20, 2017

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We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/new-firmware-for-eos-5d-mark-iv-coming-soon-cr2/">reported back at the beginning of March</a> that we were going to see new firmware for the EOS 5D Mark IV in the near future, though at that time we didn’t know what might be included in the firmware.</p>
<p>We’ve now been told by a couple of people that there has been active communication within Canon about C-Log being added to the EOS 5D Mark IV via firmware, and that an announcement could come at NAB 2017 next month in Las Vegas.</p>
<p>We cannot confirm with 100% certainty at the time of writing this, but things seem to be lining up that we can expect some kind of a major firmware announcement for the EOS 5D Mark IV.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 20, 2017

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During DPReview’s tour of the Utsunomiya L lens factory, they had the opportunity to interview the 3 men that oversee the facility. This factory produced every L lens, cinema lens and broadcast lens in the Canon lineup.</p>
<p><strong>From the interview:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>What percentage of L lenses are manufactured in the Utsunomiya lens plant?</strong>

Because this is the ‘mother’ factory, 100% of L lenses are made here.</p>
<p><strong>How many different lenses can be manufactured simultaneously in this plant?</strong>

Basically, we create all lenses every day [including L-series EF, Cinema EOS and broadcast]. The only exception is some of the broadcast lenses.</p>
<p><strong>Which lenses in particular are the most difficult to manufacture and why?</strong>

Any large super telephoto lenses because of the size of the glass elements. In terms of skill required for lens assembly: the TV broadcast lenses are most difficult.</p>
<p><strong>How many lenses are produced at this lens plant every year, both in terms of types of lenses and total units?</strong>

We do not disclose total production for this plant. That said, Canon has produced a total of 120 million lenses over the years. Of course, many of those are kit lenses, which are not produced here, but in our facility in Taiwan. <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/interviews/4536277079/canon-lens-factory-interview">Read the full interview</a></p></blockquote>
<p>It’s nice to see Canon opening up a bit about how they manufacture what we think are consistently the best lenses in the world (No bias, honest!).</p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 20, 2017

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DPReview had the priviledge of touring Canon’s Utsunomiya factory during their time at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan.</p>
<p><strong>From DPReview:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Recently, following the CP+ 2017 show in Yokohama, we were granted the enormous honor of a guided tour through Canon’s Utsunomiya lens factory. Canon has been making lenses in Utsunomiya since 1977, and we were the first journalists ever to be allowed to see the L-series assembly line. <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4996495413/the-home-of-the-l-series-we-tour-canon-utsunomiya-factory">View the full tour</a></p></blockquote>
<p>The best part? Robots that deliver various components around the factory on pre-programmed routes.</p>
<p><em>image credit // <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4996495413/the-home-of-the-l-series-we-tour-canon-utsunomiya-factory">DPReview</a></em></p>
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