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Refurbished Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM Lens is in stock on sale for only $799.00 at B&H.
A small number of hot deals were just restocked: browse the refurbished camera and refurbished lens and binocular inventory at Canon USA.
I had to go back for a second attempt.
Just outside of Badlands National Park is the small town of Wall, SD. Wall is best known as the home of the massive roadside attraction Wall Drug Store.
Describing the Wall Drug Store is beyond the scope of this post but calling it unique is a vast understatement.
Inside, the narrow Wall Drug traveler's chapel seemed inviting to the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens's ultra-wide-angle view, and I spent a few minutes capturing it.
I had this image queued to share, and as I was preparing the post, I realized that the room was not squared in the frame. I had carefully leveled and centered the camera during the capture and didn't otherwise pay much attention to that aspect of the image while processing it.
With that realization, I was no longer satisfied with the image. Considering the age of the building, I even wondered if the problem was caused by the structure itself. A quick search of other Wall Chapel photos shows similar crookedness.
Still, I was bothered. So, a second attempt was made a year later.
This time, I was acutely aware of the first attempt's shortcomings, and while the second attempt's results were better, I still wouldn't call them perfect. Photoshop to the rescue.
This image required HDR compositing due to the bright lights and stained glass windows. Layer opacity adjustments handled that task for this image.
A larger version of this image is available here.
Tamron as shared the 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Results.
"In the interchangeable lens camera market, although DSLR cameras were weak, mirrorless cameras performed well, resulting in an overall double-digit increase on a volume and value basis."
"Interchangeable lenses market showed double-digit growth on both volume and value basis, reflecting the strong performance of the camera market."
"Sales of Own-Brand products increased by double digits, even excluding favorable foreign exchange effects, due to the impact of the launch of a new models last year and continued strong performance in the domestic and Chinese markets."
"Sales of OEM products more than doubled due to strong performance from the second half of the previous fiscal year."
Tamron now plans to introduce 7 new lens models in 2024, up from 6 in the original plan, and up from 5 in 2022 and 2023.
Skylum has released a new Luminar Neo logo, a version 1.19.0 update, and a sale. Hit that link to learn more.
Always check to see if the site's coupon code, THEDIGITALPICTURE, provides additional discounts.
The sale has decimated inventory, but there are still great refurbished camera and refurbished lens and binocular deals available at Canon USA, and small-scale replenishment occurs periodically (keep checking).
One of the great deals currently available is the refurbished EOS R3, featuring a just-reduced $3,499.00 price!
Canon has added first quarter financial results to the Investor Relations page.
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Results
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Net sales for cameras were down 7.1% from Q1 2023, but Canon is still predicting +3.6% for the full year.
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Tamron is in the Canon RF mount game with an APS-C lens:
TAMRON announces development of first CANON RF mount lens
The compact, lightweight, fast-aperture F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom
April 23, 2024, 12AM ET / April 22, 2024, 9PM PT, Commack, NY – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A[1] RXD (Model B060), an ultra wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens is expected to launch within 2024.
TAMRON’s lenses for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are highly regarded for their combination of superior optical performance and compact, lightweight designs. After receiving many requests from customers to offer lenses compatible with the CANON RF mount, TAMRON made the decision to develop a lens for the CANON RF mount under a license agreement.
The 11-20mm F2.8 is a fast-aperture zoom lens covering a focal length range from ultra wide-angle 11mm to 20mm[2], with a maximum aperture of F2.8 across its full range of focal lengths. With a surprisingly compact and lightweight design for a fast, ultra wide-angle zoom lens, the lens feels well balanced when attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body, making it ideal for regular use. Despite its small, lightweight design, it also delivers high-level imaging power with an uncompromising optical design. Wide macro shooting is possible at 11mm with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9”) and maximum magnification ratio of 1:4, and its stunning close-range shooting performance enables creative use of perspective at the wide end. The lens also incorporates an AF drive system with an RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit that is remarkably quiet. The lens accurately captures not only still images but also video. It is also highly practical, with Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and other features designed for outdoor shooting, enabling users to easily enjoy the high image quality of this ultra wide-angle large-aperture F2.8 lens under a range of conditions.
Product Features
[1] Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
[2] The full-frame equivalent of 17.6-32mm.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice. This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.
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Sigma Corporation has announced Canon RF mount compatibility (for a limited number of APS-C lenses):
SIGMA launches interchangeable lenses for Canon RF Mount system
SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of interchangeable lenses for Canon RF Mount system. This addition allows users to enjoy high performance, and high quality SIGMA lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system.
[Lineup]
For detailed product information, please refer to the link below.
< Launch in July, 2024 >
SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Petal Type Lens Hood (LH582-02) supplied
< Launch in fall of 2024 and onwards >
SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Push-on Petal Type Lens Hood (LH706-02) supplied
SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Petal Type Lens Hood (LH716-01) supplied
SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Petal Type Lens Hood (LH554-01) supplied
SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Hood (LH586-01) supplied
SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Hood (LH582-01) supplied
* These products are developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.
[Main specifications and features]
Control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports AF-C (Continuous AF), in-camera aberration correction* and in-camera image stabilization. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.
* Available on supported cameras only.
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Hot deals – don't miss this: The refurbished camera and refurbished lens and binocular inventory at Canon USA has been restocked and many items are on sale.
Outstanding deals are available. For example:
EOS R3 – Only $4,319.00
EOS R5 – Only $2,399.00
EOS R5 C – Only $3,199.00
EOS R6 II – Only $1,799.00
EOS R8 – Only $1,099.00
EOS R100 Kit – Only $299.00
RF 24-105 F4 – Only $799.00
RF 28-70 F2 – Only $2,299.00
RF 50 F1.2 – Only $1,599.00
RF 100 F2.8 – Only $799.00
More!
Expect Canon USA refurbished gear to be like new with an as-new warranty and a great price.
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Highlighting some recent-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department. Be the first to check out when B&H opens tonight at 9:00 PM EDT.
Category | What Just Arrived |
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Canon EOS Cameras | R5, R7, R7 kit, R8, R10, R10 kit |
Canon RF Lenses | 85 F2, 16, Mount Adapters |
Sony Alpha Cameras | a9 III, a7R V, a7R IV, a6700 kit |
Sony FE Lenses | 16-35 II, 400mm F2.8, and 600mm F4 still available |
Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results, along with specs, measurements, and standard product images, are now available on the Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens page.
I've wanted to put this lens in the lab for a long time, and the Sigma 18-50 was the lens I wanted to compare it to.
Compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
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A "Power 500" model and solar panel were also announced.
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Don't forget to create the solar eclipse smiley face image to commemorate the look on your face and that of everyone around you during totality.
Photography is fun. Include humor in your creativity. I thought a similar composite was entertaining and decided to create my 2024 version using unrotated images.
A larger version of this image is available here.
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