Sep 24

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds System

Sigma announces 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for the Four Thirds System.

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This large aperture lens becomes a medium telephoto lens offering 100mm equivalent angle of view on Four Thirds cameras. The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction of coma aberration. It ensures superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp, high contrast images even at the maximum aperture. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the focusing range. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability.

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Sep 14

Panasonic DMC-G1

Panasonic introduces LUMIX DMC-G1 - digital interchangeable lens camera that is based on the new Micro Four Thirds System Standard.

More information and photos about G1 here: Panasonic DMC-G1

Pricing for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1 and its Micro Four Thirds accessories will be announced in early October.

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Aug 28

First Micro Four Thirds M4/3 camera body photos

First Micro Four Thirds M4/3 camera body photos.

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