Zeiss unveiled a new 70-200mm CZ.2 70-200/T2.9 cinema zoom lens at NAB 2012. The new lens features an 18-blade aperture for a round iris and is available in PL, EF, F, MFT and E mounts via Zeiss’ interchangeable mounting solutions. [click to continue…]
Think Tank Photo has released the Hydrophobia 70-200 rain cover for DSLRs with smaller lenses attached than the previously released 300-600 version. The new Hydrophobia 70-200 comes in two models, one with the flash tower and one without the flash tower.
The version with the flash tower runs $145, while the one without the flash tower is $139.
The Hydrophobia 70-200 is one of the items that Photography Bay readers can purchase and qualify for a free bag from Think Tank Photo. Essentially, spend $50 or more on gear from Think Tank Photo, and during checkout, their system will automatically let you select a free camera bag (e.g.,Lens Changer 50) along with your order. Go to Think Tank Photo using this link and follow the on-screen instructions to get a free bag.
Tamron has added Pentax and Sony to the stable of compatible DSLRs for its 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. The lens will be available later this month in Japan initially. The lens carries a street price of about $700 for the existing Canon and Nikon mounts.
Press Release
As previously announced, Tamron Co., Ltd (Mr. Morio Ono, President) has developed SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD [IF] MACRO (Model A001), a lightweight and fast F/2.8 tele-zoom lens designed for full-size SLR cameras. Tamron is pleased to announce the availability of the zoom lens in mounts for Pentax and Sony SLR cameras. [click to continue…]