Novit? hardware e news dal mondo della fotografia

[AndreGixxer]

Nuovi vetri samyang

Samyang Optics has announced it has started shipping its 35mm F1.4 lens in Canon and Nikon mount, as well as the 8mm F3.5 CS VG10 Fisheye lens for Sony's NEX-VG10 camcorder. The 35mm lens is available €399 for Canon's EF mount and €419 for the Nikon's AE mount. The 8mm fisheye lens is available for €299

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon has formally announced the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens for both DX and FX DSLRs. The lens, whose details had previously been revealed by the company, features a totally new optical formula featuring an aspherical element - an unusual feature for this type of optic. The 50mm F1.8G features a built-in AF-S focus motor to allow autofocus with all Nikon DSLRs. The company says it expects the lens to retail for around $219.95/?199/€229 including a lens hood, pitching it around the same level as the Nikkor AF-S 35mm F1.8G and making it an accessible (if slightly short) portrait lens for owners of Nikon's APS-C DSLRs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1104/11042710nikon50mmf1p8.asp

[AndreGixxer]

Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3

Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 sample gallery. We've borrowed a Canon-mount version of Tamron's latest comparatively-compact DSLR superzoom lens and taken the opportunity to shoot with it in a variety of situations. The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, to give it its full name, is an image-stabilized 15x zoom for APS-C sensor cameras, available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. Despite the impressive zoom range, when un-extended the lens is a mere 3.5" (89mm) long, making it an appealing travel and general-use lens for DSLR owners. This latest version is one of the first to include Tamron's piezoelectric autofocus drive motor.

link http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11...270gallery.asp

Nikon D5100 in-depth review (fonti dprevew.com)

The arrival of the D5100 appears to signal the completion of Nikons refresh of its non-pro DSLR lineup. Its feature set and pricing mean that it sits very comfortably between the beginner-friendly D3100 and the high-end D7000 - it's clearly aimed to attract the attention of enthusiast photographers without cannibalizing sales of is sister models. A camera maker can judge the success of its market positioning by seeing how many people are wondering 'which model is right for me?' on discussion forums - and we think a D3100/D5100/D7000 progression would minimize such doubts. The official line is that the D90 maintains its position in the range, but both its naming and overlap with other models suggest that its role is now more one of historical interest than future significance.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond5100/

[ShoR]

18-270? 600-700€ per un tuttofare?

[AndreGixxer]

18-270? 600-700€ per un tuttofare?

Conclusion - Pros

• Remarkable 15x focal length range
• Impressive image quality in the normal to short telephoto range
• Excellent resistance to flare
• Effective vibration correction system, at least 3 stops benefit
• Reasonably compact despite the long telephoto range

Conclusion - Cons

• Slow and occasionally indecisive autofocus
• Geometric distortion across much of the zoom range
• Significant chromatic aberration at wideangle and telephoto (especially 270mm)
• Macro performance rather compromised (very soft at F6.3, focus shifts on stopping down)
• Uneven zoom action, zoom creep when not locked
• Slightly sub-par build quality

qui la recensione completa

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_18-270_3p5-6p3_vc_n15/

[bastich]

18-270? 600-700? per un tuttofare?

il nikon 18-200 per dx costa qualcosa in pi? e non arriva a 270, il 28-300 VR costa intorno al millone

per?, il vecchio modello si portava a casa con 350 euro

[ShoR]

basticcio differenze fra il vecchio e il nuovo?

[bastich]

basticcio differenze fra il vecchio e il nuovo?

il nuovo modello ha il famigerato motore USD ad ultrasuoni, silenziosissimo e molto pi? veloce del precedente (micromotore interno)

ma ? probabile che il prezzo si allinei pi? in basso con le prime vendite

[AndreGixxer]

Panasonic DMC-G3 announced and previewed

Panasonic has announced the DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The G3 uses a brand new 16.6MP sensor, producing 15.8MP images and features a considerably downsized body compared to its predecessors. It pushes further towards touch-screen control in an attempt to make the camera ever-more accessible to beginners. We've had a final production standard G3 and have prepared a hands-on preview with both studio test shots and real-world samples.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp

[AndreGixxer]

Sigma announces SD1 pricing and availability

Sigma has announced details of the pricing of its SD1 APS-C 15x3MP DSLR, saying it is aiming at users currently shooting medium format. The camera, based on the technology of Sigma's sensor development company Foveon, captures information about three colors for each of its 15 million pixels, rather than just one color per pixel in conventional, 'Bayer' designs. This gives 46 million pieces of color information. It is the company's first move away from the 4.7x3MP sensors used in its existing DSLRs and DP-series fixed lens large sensor compacts. The SD1 features the ability to shoot at 5 frames per second, offers a 3.0" 460,000 dot LCD screen and an 11-point AF system. It is based around the company's own SA lens mount. Cameras will available from the end of June at a price of $9,700 in the US and ?6,199.99 (inc VAT) in the UK.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11052010sigmasd1.asp

46 megapixel 23.5?15.7mm APS-C X3 Full-color image sensor

[AndreGixxer]

Just posted! Our Sigma SD1 hands-on preview

Our hands-on preview of Sigma's flagship SD1 DSLR. With its unique 15MPx3 Foveon X3 sensor that captures full color detail at each pixel location, the SD1 caused a something of a stir when it was first announced at Photokina 2010, and possibly an even bigger one when its eye-watering price was revealed recently. We've been lucky enough to get hold of a rare pre-production camera, and have prepared a hands-on preview detailing its design and operation. (09:39 GMT)

fonte dpreview.com

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sigmasd1/

As with previous Sigma DSLRs, the SD1 features a protective anti-dust screen at the front of the lens mount.

[buzzy84]

D800 rumors

http://nikonrumors.com/2011/02/26/nikon-d800-rumors.aspx/

Si parla di Settembre per la presentazione ...

[AndreGixxer]

Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G (FX) - Review / Test Report

http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/631-nikkorafs5018ff