DPReview has posted a sample gallery of images taken with a preproduction version of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. DPReview <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8512175252/hands-on-with-new-canon-powershot-g1-x-mark-iii">also posted a series of hands-on images</a> last week while at PhotoPlus EXPO.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header"><strong>Key Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Specifications</strong></p>


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<li class="top-section-list-item">24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">DIGIC 7 Image Processor</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">3x Zoom Lens, 24-72mm (35mm Equivalent)</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Built-In Electronic Viewfinder</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">3.0″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Image Stabilizer</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">ISO 25600, 9 fps Continuous Shooting</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/samples/9587762148/canon-g1-x-mark-iii-pre-production-sample-gallery">View the gallery at DPReview</a></strong></p>
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We’re told at least 3 new PowerShot cameras are scheduled to be announced for CES in January, at least two of which will be a “G” series compact. If we had to take an educated guess, we think the G3 X will see a replacement close to the G1 X Mark III, but without the EVF and the G5 X will be a smaller sensor G1 X Mark III.</p>
<p>We have moved the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/buyers-guide-category/powershot/">PowerShot G3 X to “Don’t Buy” in the Buyers Guide</a>.</p>


<p>We do not think the PowerShot G7 X Mark II will be replaced at CES and will likely come later at CP+. We don’t have the sales numbers, but the PowerShot G7 line seems to be the most popular of the “G” series cameras.</p>
<p>We still do not know if a new superzoom is coming, I get asked about an SX70 HS almost weekly, and sadly I have nothing to report on that front.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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Northlight Images has uncovered another Canon patent relating to curved sensors.</p>
<p><strong>Japanese patent application 2017-084874:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Generating of a gap of the focal position by a curvature of field, etc. are prevented, and the present invention inhibits the voltage change of the imaging signal which occurs because the impedance of each bump differs, and an object of the present invention is to provide a reliable solid state imaging device which can prevent degradation of image quality, and a manufacturing method for the same.</p>

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<p><strong>Northlight Summarizes:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>One of the difficulties is evening out the stresses caused by connecting the curved sensor to a flat substrate, as well as the variation in electrical properties.</p></blockquote>
<p>So while the ideas keep coming, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will end up in a consumer product.</p>
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Johnnie over at cinema5D has completed his review of the brand new XF405, the version he reviewed is considered “pre-production”.</p>
<p><strong>From cinema5D:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The Canon XF405 camera has a compact and portable design. The absence of a C-LOG picture profile, ISO settings (dB marking only), and “creative” aspect ratio markers can indicate that this camera was designed to catch the attention of news crews on a budget or independent documentary filmmakers. This camera doesn’t pretend to be something that it is not, and that’s perfectly fine! With proven autofocus capabilities, ease of use, a good lens and those pleasant Canon skin tones, the XF405/XF400/LEGRIA GX10 might appeal to those who are on the run (&gun) but looking for the extra touch when attempting to harness the aid of a large-sensor aesthetic look into their creative productions. <a href="https://www.cinema5d.com/canon-xf405-review-sample-footage-and-first-impressions/">Read the full review</a></p>

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<p>You can <strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2xxiy3W">preorder the Canon XF405 at B&H Photo</a></strong> and it should begin shipping sometime in November.</p>
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<p>Tamron has officially announced the 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD. The new lens will begin shipping on November 16, 2017.</p>
<p>You can preorder the new <a href="https://bhpho.to/2i7gsxu">Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD at B&H Photo for $799.</a></p>
<p><strong>Press Release:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Tamron announces the launch of a new ultra-telephoto zoom lens with fast and precise AF, superior image quality and a lightweight, compact design</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>October 26, 2017, Commack, New York</em></strong>— Tamron USA, Inc. , announces the launch of a new ultra-telephoto zoom lens, 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035), for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The Model A035 delivers fast and precise AF performance and consistently powerful VC (Vibration Compensation) 4 stops*<sup>1 </sup>benefits thanks to the high-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system that is found in the latest Tamron lens models. The advanced optical design of Model A035 includes three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for aberration reduction and Tamron’s original eBAND Coating for superior anti-reflection performance. At 1,115g (39.3 oz), the new lens is the lightest in its class<sup>*2</sup> and features magnesium alloy in key areas of the lens barrel to ensure weight reduction, and improve strength and portability. Model A035 is compatible with Tamron’s 1.4X tele converter and the Tamron TAP-in Console<sup>TM </sup>that enables lens customizations for focus adjustments, VC mechanism adjustments and more. Additionally, an Arca Swiss compatible tripod mount is available as an optional accessory. The new Tamron 100-400mm will be available in both Canon and Nikon mounts on November 16<sup>th</sup> at $799.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><strong>PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. High-speed Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) control system delivers quick and highly responsive autofocus performance plus outstanding VC image stabilization</strong></p>
<p>The Dual MPU system includes an MPU dedicated to vibration compensation processing, enhancing the computational capacity of the entire system. An MPU with built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) provides high-speed digital signal processing and achieves outstanding autofocus performance and vibration compensation, both indispensable for ultra-telephoto photography.</p>
<p><strong>2. Superb image quality in an ultra-telephoto zoom lens</strong></p>
<p>The Model A035 includes three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for optimal optical design and aberration correction. Lighter weight, increased light transmission and crisp images with excellent contrast are achieved by reducing the number of lens elements while ensuring an appropriate balance with aberration correction. The A035 has minimum object distance (MOD) of 1.5 m (59 in) and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.6 for close-up work.</p>
<p><strong>3. Exclusive eBAND Coating reduces flare and ghosting</strong></p>
<p>The new A035 features Tamron’s eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating, which has an extremely low refractive index and fine multiple-layer coating technology, to achieve outstanding antireflection performance. BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating, with excellent antireflection characteristics, increases light transmission. These coating technologies greatly reduce the ghosting and flare that can occur when subjects are backlit.</p>
<p><strong>4. Lightest weight, 1,115 g (39.3 oz) lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens class<sup>*</sup>, and only 196.5 mm </strong><strong>(7.7 in) long</strong></p>
<p>Magnesium alloy is used in key areas of the lens barrel to improve weight reduction, strength and portability. Total length of 196.5 mm (Nikon mount) means a compact size for an ultra-telephoto zoom lens covering up to 400 mm, and the A035 can therefore be easily carried in a standard camera bag. Combined with excellent vibration compensation functions, the compact size enables successful handheld ultra-telephoto photography.</p>
<p><span class="green">*Length is the distance from the front tip of the lens to the lens mount face.</span></p>
<p><strong>5. Optional accessory tripod mount is Arca-Swiss compatible</strong></p>
<p>An Arca-Swiss style tripod mount is available as an optional accessory. Designed exclusively for Model A035, it provides quick and secure attachment to a tripod and greater stability. An easy-to-hold grip shape includes an expanded mounting plane, and the use of magnesium helps achieve lighter weight, thereby further facilitating handheld photography.</p>
<p><strong>6. Compatible with tele converters and TAP-in Console</strong></p>
<p>Model A035 is compatible with tele converters designed exclusively for Tamron lenses to achieve 1.4X and 2X the original focal length*. It’s also compatible with Tamron’s TAP-in Console (Model TAP-01), an optional accessory enabling users to update lens firmware and customize the lens settings, including adjustments of focusing positions for autofocusing and the operation modes for the lens’s Vibration Compensation system.</p>
<p><span class="green">*Use of the 1.4× tele converter results in light reduction of 1 F stop; use of the 2× tele converter results in the loss of 2 F stops</span></p>
<p><strong>7. Moisture-Resistant construction and fluorine coating for enhanced weather protection</strong></p>
<p>The surface of the front element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that has excellent water- and oil-repellant qualities. The front surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture or oily fingerprints, allowing for much easier maintenance. Also, with active use of the A035 for outdoor photography likely, sealant is used in each of the movable and joining areas of the lens barrel to resist the intrusion of moisture.</p>
<p><strong>8. Electromagnetic diaphragm system now used also for Nikon-mount lenses</strong></p>
<p>An electromagnetic diaphragm system, which has been a standard feature for Canon-mount lenses, is now employed in Nikon-mount lenses*. More precise diaphragm and aperture control is possible because the diaphragm blades are driven and controlled by a built-in motor through electronic pulse signals.</p>

<p><span class="green">* Available only with cameras compatible with the electromagnetic diaphragm (D5, D4s, D4, D3X, Df, D850，D810, D810A, D800, D800E, D750, D600, D610, D300S, D500, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100). (As of October, 2017; Tamron)</span></p>
<p><strong>9. External design places importance on functionality and ease of use</strong></p>
<p>While inheriting the design that makes use of many organic curves and the delicately polished form down to fine details that characterize the SP lens series, the new Model A035 comes with a highly sophisticated design that also places a lot of importance on the lens’s functionality and ease of use, featuring an overall form that faithfully encompasses the internal structures within, a slim Luminous Gold brand ring and the switch shape design.</p>
<p><strong>SPECIFICATIONS</strong></p>
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<td width="170">Model</td>
<td width="291">: A035</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Focal Length</td>
<td width="291">: 100-400mm</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Maximum Aperture</td>
<td width="291">: F/4.5-6.3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Angle of View (diagonal)</td>
<td width="291">: 24°24′ – 6°12‘ (for full-frame format)</td>
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<td width="291">: 15°54′ – 4°01‘ (for APS-C format)</td>
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<td width="170">Optical Construction</td>
<td width="291">: 17 elements in 11 groups</td>
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<td width="170">Minimum Object Distance</td>
<td width="291">: 1.5m ( 59 in)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="170">Maximum Magnification Ratio</td>
<td width="291">: 1:3.6</td>
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<td width="170">Filter Size</td>
<td width="291">: φ67mm</td>
</tr>
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<td width="170">Maximum Diameter</td>
<td width="291">: φ86.2mm</td>
</tr>
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<td width="170">Length**</td>
<td width="291">: for Canon 199mm (7.8 in)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="291">: for Nikon 196.5mm (7.7 in)</td>
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<td width="170">Weight</td>
<td width="291">: for Canon 1,135g (40 oz)</td>
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<td width="291">: for Nikon 1,115g (39.3 oz)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Aperture Blades</td>
<td width="291">: 9 (circular diaphragm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Minimum Aperture</td>
<td width="291">: F/32-45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Image Stabilization Performance</td>
<td width="291">: 4 stops (CIPA Standards Compliant)</p>
<p>(For Canon : EOS 5DMarkIII is used / For Nikon: D810 is used)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="170">Standard Accessories</td>
<td width="291">: Lens hood, Lens caps</td>
</tr>
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<td width="170">Optional Accessories</td>
<td width="291">: Tripod mount, Teleconverter (1.4x, 2.0x), TAP-in Console<sup>TM</sup></td>
</tr>
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<td width="170">Compatible Mounts</td>
<td width="291">: Canon, Nikon</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p>You can read the press release and get the full specifications <a href="https://www.tamron.co.jp/news/press_release/20171026.html">at Tamron.co.jp.</a></p>
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<em> Operating Results and Financial Conditions</em></p>
<p><strong>2017 Third Quarter in Review

</strong>Looking back at the global economy in the third quarter of 2017, the U.S. economy continued to grow steadily as employment conditions continued to improve and consumer spending was stable. In Europe, unemployment rate decreased and capital investment showed signs of recovery mainly in such developed countries as Germany. The Chinese economy rallied due to public investments and the economies of emerging countries continued to realize moderate growth due to strong exports. In Japan, corporate earnings improved and consumer spending showed signs of recovery. As a result, the global economy overall continued to realize moderate growth……..</p>
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<p><strong>Results by Segment:

</strong>Within the Imaging System Business Unit, although sales volume of interchangeable-lens digital cameras declined compared with the previous year, owing to the shrinking market, unit sales of such newly launched models as EOS 6D Mark II enjoyed solid demand, allowing Canon to maintain the top share in the U.S., Japan, and major countries in Europe. As for digital compact cameras, sales of high-value-added models enjoyed solid demand; supported by healthy demand for the newly launched G9 X Mark II, part of the high-image-quality PowerShot G-series lineup, leading to an increase in unit sales from the same period of the previous year…….</p>


<p><strong>Outlook

</strong>As for the outlook in the fourth quarter, the U.S. economy is expected to continue to recover as employment conditions and corporate earnings steadily improve. The European economy is expected to recover slowly due to increasing uncertainty surrounding the U.K.’s decision to leave the EU. Looking at China, the economy is expected to stabilize through changes in fiscal policy, while emerging economies, such as those of Southeast Asia, Russia and Brazil, are expected to recover along with the rising price of natural resources. With regard to the Japanese economy, the outlook indicates a trend of gradual recovery supported by improved employment conditions. Overall, the pace of recovery of the global economy is expected to grow stronger, despite such concerns as increasing geopolitical risks….</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.canon.com/ir/results/2017/rslt2017q3e.pdf">Read the full reports from Canon Inc (PDF)</a></strong></p>
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<p><em>Newly designed smartphone printer provides high quality images in square format; improved app offers new features for greater artistic expression</em></p>
<p><strong>Valhalla, N.Y., October 24, 2017 </strong>– <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/instax/index.html"><strong>FUJIFILM North America Corporation</strong></a> is excited to announce the new <strong>INSTAX SHARE™ SP-3 SQ</strong> printer, the latest line in the instax SHARE series of printers that can print photos taken with a smartphone on INSTAX SQUARE film. The SP-3 is an expansion of the INSTAX product line to give users even more ways to get creative with their instant pictures that can be shared in an instant, both in-person and online with <strong>#myinstax</strong>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SHARE%20SP-3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=&BI=2466&KBID=3296&KWID=EZ">Preorder from B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Square Format Provides More Artistic Potential

</strong>The square format has been widely popular among smartphone users. With a 1:1 aspect ratio, this format is an effective artistic style and a long-standing favorite among photography lovers. Recent years have seen a rise in the sharing of square photos on social media platforms, such as Instagram, with users putting great care into every step of the process, from composition to editing and processing. With the SP-3, users can print beautiful, high quality square images in just 13 seconds to be used in DIY crafts, to decorate with or to give as a gift.</p>
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<p><strong>Updated SHARE App Allows for Greater Creativity

</strong>The new and improved <strong>SHARE app</strong> comes with additional features, making every step easier and more fun. Users can print up to 9 photos on one sheet using the “Collage Template”, a feature enabled by the square format of the SP-3, or use “My Template” to add text to printed photos. “My Template” comes with 11 templates ranging from magazine covers to CD jackets. Users can also adjust the color and size of text. The end result is a stylish print that users will be proud to display and share. Additionally, the app’s display screens have been designed to make the entire process easy for novice users. The app can be downloaded from Google Play on Android devices or from the App Store on iPhones free of charge.</p>
<p><strong>“Hashtag Print” Feature

</strong>In addition to Instagram and Facebook, the app is compatible with Dropbox, Google Photos and Flickr. Through the “Hashtag Print” option, users can access Instagram directly through the app and select images under a chosen hashtag. This function makes it easy for users to find the photos they want and print them with ease, perfect for printing a collection of photos from any event where guests use a hashtag, like a wedding or party.</p>

<p><strong>Sleek Design

</strong>The SP-3 comes in white or black with a sleek, sophisticated look. The printer is also compact and lightweight with a sharp, multi-sided structure. The SP-3 is suitable in a wide range of situations.</p>
<p>This product is the latest in Fujifilm’s ongoing plan to share the inherent joy of taking, printing, displaying and sharing photos to expand the world of the instax instant photo system, allowing users to enjoy instant photos by printing photos that they have taken with their smartphone.</p>
<p><strong>Instax SHARE SP-3 Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Available in White and Black body colors.</li>
<li>Create instax photos by printing images from iPhones and Android phones via the instax SHARE app.</li>
<li>Printing is also compatible directly from X Series digital cameras to the SP-3.</li>
<li>High-resolution images with print pixels of 800 x 800 dots and 318 dpi to show detailed gradations and facial expressions of a full-length portrait, character or objects clearly.</li>
<li>Printing time of just 13 seconds.</li>
<li>Printing capacity of up to 160 prints per battery charge.</li>
<li>Comes with image Intelligence, proprietary image processing technology that automatically sets the optimum brightness during printing.</li>
<li>New Templates added to the instax SHARE app:
<ol>
<li>My Template – A template function where users can add text as desired and adjust the text color, size and darkness by moving sliders left and right, broadening the range of photo styles available to them.</li>
<li>Collage Template – A template function allowing users to print 2-9 photos together on one sheet to print a collection of memories from a special day or to tie together photos with a particular theme.</li>
<li>Split Template – Transform one picture into multiple instax photos. This allows all kinds of unique photo styles, such as dividing a beautiful landscape across two instax photos to make one big print.</li>
<li>SNS Template – Template for printing images that were uploaded to a social networking service (SNS). This social media-linked printing feature allows users to include their profile photo or number of likes in the photo.</li>
<li>Real Time Template – When the “Real Time Template” is selected and a photo is taken, the date, place, weather, temperature, and humidity are indicated in the frame, making it great for travel photos or watching your child grow.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Availability and Pricing

</strong>The new <strong>INSTAX SHARE SP-3 SQ</strong> will be available in November 2017 for <strong>USD $199.95 </strong>and <strong>CAD $249.99</strong>. Instax SQUARE film is sold separately for <strong>USD $16.99 </strong>and <strong>CAD $15.99</strong>.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SHARE%20SP-3&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=&BI=2466&KBID=3296&KWID=EZ">Preorder from B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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<em>New E-mount FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Delivers Serious Still and Video Performance with Compact Design</em></p>
<p><strong>NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 –</strong> Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced the latest addition to their expanding full-frame E-mount lens lineup, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom (model SEL24105G).</p>
<p>The new full-frame lens covers the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens™ imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class1, maximizing its versatility and usability. Therefore, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS can be used for versatile shooting such as landscape, portrait, wedding and so on. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony’s extensive lineup of E-mount cameras.</p>
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<p><strong>High Optical Performance and Outstanding Resolution</strong>

Sony’s new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered ‘bokeh’ or background defocus at all focal lengths.</p>
<p>This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three strategically located ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aforementioned aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.</p>
<p>The lens also has Sony’s original Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting, and utilizes a circular aperture to ensure it delivers high quality bokeh that is consistent for all Sony’s G series.</p>
<p><strong>Compact, Lightweight Design and Shooting Flexibility</strong>

The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens weighs in at approximately 663 grams (23.4 oz), making it the lightest lens in its class<sup>1</sup>. When combined with one of Sony’s compact E-mount bodies, it gives photographers and videographers a far more mobile, manageable camera system that greatly increases their shooting flexibility.</p>


<p>In addition to the compact design and versatile 24-105mm focal length, the new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for impressive close up detail. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images when shooting handheld.</p>
<p><strong>Highly Advanced and Accurate AutoFocus</strong>

In order to keep up with fast-moving subjects, the new standard zoom lens features a DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that is capable of rapid positioning of the lens’ focus groups with high accuracy and very minimal noise. This advanced system combined with a constant F4 aperture at all focal lengths makes the SEL24105G an excellent choice for both still and video shooting.</p>
<p>Further adding to its versatility, the new standard zoom lens also features a customizable focus hold button, a dust and moisture resistant design<sup>2</sup> and a fluorine coating on the front element to help minimize dust, water, oil and other contaminants.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability</strong>

The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens will ship this November for about $1,300 US and $1,700 CA.</p>
<p><strong>Sony Announces Development of New G Master™ 400mm F2.8 Super-Telephoto Full-Frame E-mount Lens</strong></p>
<p><em>Launching in Summer 2018</em></p>
<p><strong>NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 –</strong> Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today announced the development of the long-awaited FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto lens, with a target launch date in Summer 2018.</p>
<p>The new lens will feature the incredible high-resolution and spectacularly beautiful bokeh of Sony’s acclaimed line of flagship G Master™ series lenses, while also offering a far-reaching 400mm focal length and F2.8 large aperture. This combination will deliver a new elevated shooting experience for all professional sports, news and wildlife photographers looking to capture all of the decisive moments with higher image quality.</p>
<p>Sony will continue to evolve their lens lineup in order to meet the demands of all types of photographers, videographers and multi-media creators, with many different offerings to maximize the power of the innovative α™ camera lineup.</p>
<p>Additional details and specifications on the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto Lens will be released at a later date.</p>
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<ul>
<li>The following press release is <a href="https://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/new/2017/10/24/1749/">Google Translated from Sigma Japan</a></li>
<li>You can see a breakdown of features and specifications<a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/cas/product/contemporary/c_16_14/"> here</a>.</li>
<li>Sigma also has a medium telephoto lens for mirrorless <a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/jp/lenses/cas/product/popups/35mm-equivalent_chart/">in development</a>.</li>
<li>It doesn’t look like Canon’s EF-M mount is of any interest to Sigma at this time.</li>
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<strong>SIGMA CORPORATION</strong> (President: Kazuhito Yamaki) announces the development of high-performance large aperture wide lens SIGMA 16 mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary which compatibilizes F1.4 and compactness.</p>


<p>SIGMA 16 mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the first interchangeable lens for Sony E Mount’s APS-C mirrorless camera, equivalent to 24 mm f / 1.4 in terms of 35 mm format (for Micro Four Thirds, 32 mm F1 .4 equivalent). Mirror-less camera user is a long-awaited large aperture wide-angle lens.</p>
<p>Adopting a number of special lenses in a luxurious lens configuration comparable to interchangeable lenses for full size single lens reflex cameras. While fully utilizing the latest optical design technology, it fully compatible with camera aberration correction function. Suppresses various aberrations, achieving high resolution from aperture opening. In addition, by adopting optical design and stepping motor suitable for movie AF, natural focus work by autofocus is possible. It also has a simple dust and drip-proof mechanism such as sealing of the mounting part.</p>
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<p>A few weeks ago<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/sigma-to-announce-new-lens-ahead-of-the-pdn-photoplus-expo-beginning-on-october-26-2017/"> Sigma announced that they would be announcing a new lens</a>, and it looks like the 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is going to be it.</p>
<p>We assumed it would be a new 70-200 f/2.8 DG OS sport, but for the moment, that appears to be coming at a later date.</p>
<p>I suspect we’ll see an announcement for the 16mm f/1.4 DC some time this week.</p>


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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/922323815450910720">According to Nokishita</a>, the brand new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Di VC USD that <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/tamron-announces-the-development-of-the-100-400mm-f4-5-6-3-di-vc-usd-zoom-lens-model-a035/">Tamron announced was under development last month</a>, will apparently be available or preorder on October 26, 2017.</p>

<p>We don’t know pricing yet, but I suspect it will come in around the $799 price tag that the Sigma’s 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 DG OS comes in at.</p>
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