Sigma releases 50-200mm f4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens

PMA 2009: Sigma has released an image-stabilized version of its budget telezoom lens, the 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM. This  features the same new optical stabilization unit as seen on the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 EX DC HSM also announced today, which is compatible with Pentax and Sony bodies with in-body anti-shake systems. The new lens also includes a number of user-friendly features rarely seen at this level, including a  hypersonic motor for fast, silent autofocus, and an internal-focusing design with a non-rotating front  element. It will be available in mounts for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax DSLRs, and is designed for cameras with APS-C/DX sized sensors only.

Leica launches Super-Elmar-M 18 mm lens

Pre-PMA 2009: Leica has launched the Super-Elmar-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH compact wide angle lens. With an equivalent focal length of 24mm this lens can be used on both the digital M series as well as analog cameras. It is constructed with eight elements in seven groups, including one aspherical element. In addition, Leica has also extended its rangefinder system accessories with the new Bright Line Finder M 18mm which can be used with the new lens for effective framing.

HP expands recycle program to include buy-back for cash or trade-in

HP has expanded it’s Planet Partners Recycling program and added a buyback element to it. The new program dubbed the HP Consumer Buyback and Planet Partners Recycling Program, will buy back any brand of PC, monitor, printer, digital camera, or which still has some sort of value, rather than simply recycle the e-waste it receives. And it’s a lot. To date, HP has recycled close to one billion pounds of computer waste and hopes that the new buy back program will double that figure by 2010. Here’

24-105 mm EF f/4L IS USM Lens

24-105 mm EF f/4L IS USM Lens

This easy-to-use standard zoom lens can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto, and its Image Stabilizer Technology steadies camera shake up to three stops. Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures. Canon’s ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust-and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.

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AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED – New!

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED – New!

Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operationInternal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length, for consistent handlingTwo aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even at the widest apertureM/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusingED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberrationNano Crystal Coat and high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flareClosest focus distance of approximately 0.185 m (0.6 ft.)Rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus objects appear more naturalAccepts 62 mm filter attachments

Price: $629.99 Buy/More Info

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