Tag: DSLRs

Tokina announces ultra-wide 14-20mm F2 lens for Canon and Nikon crop sensor DSLRs

Kenko Tokina has launched the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs with APS-C sensors. That’s equivalent to 21-30mm on Nikon bodies and 22-32mm on Canons.

This ultra-wide zoom has a pair of super low dispersion elements in the back and a plastic aperhical element in the second group that promise to reduce flare and ghosting. It also sports nine aperture blades, a one-touch focus clutch mechanism and internal focusing.

Pricing and availability have yet to be announced.

Press release:

Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the new AT-X 14-20 F2 PRO DX

Characteristics

The fast F2.0 Zoom lens of Tokina
Since the maximum aperture of F2.0 is given this lens, it’s possible to support the low sensitivity photography used ISO64 and ISO100 setting. The maximum aperture of F2.0 shows its power for the photography using the blur feeling and photography with the low brightness (In the room, In the night).

Adopt highly precise Plastic Aspherical lens
The 2nd lens group in this lens is adopted the plastic aspherical lens which improved surface accuracy, and is given antireflection coat. This lens is designed tough against ghost flare.

Arrange highly precise Glass molded Aspherical lens
2 pieces of super low dispersion glass molded aspherical lens is located in the back goup of the lens, and various aberration are corrected by these lenses.

Compact Body and Excellent Operability
Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF/MF simply by sliding the focus ring, forward side for AF and back toward the camera for MF. This lens is designed as the fast aperture F2.0 in all focal range, but it is a compact body. This lens has a thread in the front frame, so it’s possible to attach filters of 82mm size.

The new Tokina AT-X 14-20 F2 PRO DX is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the DX(APS-C) size, and has the maximum aperture of F2.0.

In low brightness situation, use it demonstrates its preeminent power.

Specifications

Focus distance: 14 – 20 mm
Brightness: F2.0 Canon
Format : APS-C
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens configuration: 13 elements in 11 group
Coating: Multilayer film coating
Angle of view: 91.68° ~ 71.78°
Filter size: 82mm
Shortest Object Distance: 0.28m
Macro maximum magnification: 1:8.36
Focus method: Internal focus
Number of Aperture blades: 9
Maximum diameter: 89.0 mm
Full length: 106.0 mm
Weight: 725 g
Hood (Attached) : BH-823

Above mentioned specifications are for a Nikon mount.

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens
Max Format size	APS-C / DX
Focal length	14–20 mm
Image stabilisation	No
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F (DX)
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F2.0
Minimum aperture	F22.0
Aperture ring	No
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Optics
Elements	13
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	2 super low dispersion + multilayer film coating
Focus
Minimum focus	0.28 m (11.02″)
Maximum magnification	0.12×
Autofocus	Yes
Full time manual	Yes
Focus method	Internal
Distance scale	Yes
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight	725 g (1.60 lb)
Diameter	89 mm (3.5″)
Length	106 mm (4.17″)
Sealing	No
Colour	Black
Zoom method	Rotary (internal)
Zoom lock	No
Filter thread	82.0 mm
Hood supplied	Yes
Hood product code	BH-823
Tripod collar	No

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January 1, 2016

The 20 Most Popular DSLRs Among our Readers
Every few months we like to report back to the dPS community which cameras (and other gear) are most popular with our readers. Today we’re going to take a look at the highest selling DSLRs among our readers over the last 4 months (as ranked by the reports that Amazon gives us*).

As usual you’ll see it is largely a battle between Canon and Nikon (who dominate this class of camera).

Further down the list we see a few contenders from other brands. As usual we’ll share another list later this week of mirrorless cameras which is a growing class of cameras among our readers.

Note: Amazon currently have some great specials at the moment on cameras and gear as part of their Holiday Promotions.

1. Nikon D3200

2. Canon EOS Rebel T5

3. Nikon D750

4. Nikon D3300

5. Canon EOS Rebel SL1

6. Canon EOS Rebel T5i

7. Canon EOS 7D Mk II

8. Nikon D5500

9. Canon EOS 5D Mark III

10. Nikon D7200

Here’s the next 10 most popular DSLRs.
1. Canon EOS 6D
2. Nikon D7000
3. Nikon D5300
4. Nikon D7100
5. Sony SLT-A58K
6. Nikon D3100
7. Canon EOS Rebel T3i
8. Sony A77II
9. Canon EOS Rebel T6s
10. Pentax K-3II
*Note: this list was compiled from reports supplied to us from Amazon.com where we are affiliates. One of the ways dPS is able to cover its costs and be a sustainable business is that we earn a small commission when readers make a purchase from Amazon after clicking on our links (including those above). While no personal details are passed on we do get an overall report from Amazon about what was bought and are able to create this list.

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November 25, 2015
Manfrotto launches Pixi Evo mini tripods for DSLRs

Manfrotto has launched the Pixi Evo, a miniature lightweight tripod with two-section legs and five adjustable steps. The Pixi Evo represents a design update over the original Pixi mini tripod, and is designed, in part, to support entry-level DSLRs with large lenses. Read more

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October 8, 2015
Pentax DSLRs gain firmware updates to accommodate new lenses

Ricoh has released new firmware for three of its DSLR cameras in preparation for the arrival of new HD lenses to the K-series. The Pentax K-3, K-S2 and K-S1 will receive updates that allow them to get the most out of the forthcoming HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6ED DC AW and HD Pentax-D FA*70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lenses, while the K-3 and K-S1 also gain compatibility with the HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE standard zoom. Read more

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April 16, 2015
CES 2015 Samsung Interview: Mirrorless to outsell DSLRs ‘in three years’

Since releasing the NX1 late last year, Samsung has been gathering feedback from users, and is preparing a major firmware update before the end of this month. We made time at CES in Las Vegas to sit down with Byungdeok Nam, Senior Vice President of Samsung’s R&D team in the company’s Digital Imaging division, to speak about the NX1, the new firmware, and the mirrorless camera market in general. Click through to read our interview

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January 14, 2015
CES 2014 Samsung Interview: Mirrorless to outsell DSLRs ‘in three years’

Since releasing the NX1 late last year, Samsung has been gathering feedback from users, and is preparing a major firmware update before the end of this month. We made time at CES in Las Vegas to sit down with Byungdeok Nam, Senior Vice President of Samsung’s R&D team in the company’s Digital Imaging division, to speak about the NX1, the new firmware, and the mirrorless camera market in general. Click through to read our interview

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January 14, 2015
The 19 Most Popular DSLRs Among our Readers
Every few months we like to report back to the dPS community which cameras (and other gear) are most popular with our readers. Today we’re going to take a look at the highest selling DSLRs among our readers over the last 4 months (as ranked by the reports that Amazon gives us*).

As usual you’ll see it is largely a battle between Canon and Nikon (who dominate this class of camera) and that at the top of the list we see entry level DSLRS most popular (mainly due to their price). Further down the list we see more serious (and expensive) contenders.

Note: Amazon currently have some great specials at the moment on cameras and gear as part of their Holiday Promotions.

1. Nikon D3300

2. Nikon D3200

3. Canon EOS Rebel T5

4. Nikon D7000

5. Canon EOS 5D Mark III

6. Canon EOS Rebel T3i

7. Nikon D7100

8. Canon EOS Rebel T5i

9. Nikon D5300

10. Canon EOS 70D

Here’s the next 9 most popular DSLRs.
1. Nikon D5200
2. Nikon D3100
3. Canon EOS 7D Mark II
4. Nikon D750
5. Nikon D810
6. Canon EOS 6D
7. Sony A77II
8. Sony SLT-A58K
9. Pentax K-5 IIs
*Note: this list was compiled from reports supplied to us from Amazon.com where we are affiliates. One of the ways dPS is able to cover its costs and be a sustainable business is that we earn a small commission when readers make a purchase from Amazon after clicking on our links (including those above). While no personal details are passed on we do get an overall report from Amazon about what was bought and are able to create this list.

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December 8, 2014
CamsFormer is a programmable smartphone trigger for DSLRs

The feature-rich CamsFormer, currently looking for funding through Kickstarter, is a device that plugs into your camera or flash and is controlled wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet. It can trigger up to two cameras and allows you to remotely view and change a range of shooting parameters on your camera. Read more

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December 6, 2014
PocketWizard Updates TTL Compatibility For All Current Canon and Nikon DSLRs

PocketWizard has announced the latest ControlTL firmware upgrade to its line of ‘Control the Light’ wireless flash transceivers and receivers, updating the MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 transceiver and receiver units to work with all available Canon and Nikon DSLR systems. The company has also added resources to achieve a much faster turnaround on updates, as evidenced by new support for the Nikon D810, which was just announced in late June. Read more

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August 6, 2014
Samyang announces ‘AE’ 35mm F1.4 for Canon, and 300mm F6.3 for DSLRs

Samyang has announced five new manual focus lenses, including a revised ‘AE’ version of its Canon-mount 35mm F1.4 which allows electronic aperture setting from the camera body. Meanwhile the Reflex 300mm F6.3 UMC CS is a mirror lens designed for APS-C SLRs, which will be available in Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha and Four Thirds mounts. Finally there are three cinema versions of existing photo lenses – a 10mm T3.1 for APS-C SLRs, a 12mm T2.2 for mirrorless cameras, and a 7.5mm T3.8 fisheye for Micro Four Thirds.

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April 29, 2014