Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount


Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount (user-interchangeable mounts):

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New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper


AXIS by 3 Legged Thing is a new, secure, quick-release camera strap system.


SPINN.DESIGN has a new fundraising project for a ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper: photo, travel, outdoor – protect your tech equipment with all-over hook & loop in seconds, secure, weatherproof, and space-saving.

Other projects still available on Kickstarter:

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Canon EOS C50 camera and RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens officially announced (+ a new Canon Ixus 285 HS A compact)





The previously rumored Canon EOS C50 camera and Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens are now officially announced:

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Announced: Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art DG, 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary, and 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II lenses



The previously rumored Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art DG, 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary, and 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II lenses are now officially announced:

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Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 8x zoom full-frame lens development announced


On the same day Sigma released their new 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens, Tamron announced the development of a new 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 all-in-one 8x zoom full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount model A075 (check for pricing and availability):

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OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens rumored to be announced tomorrow (September 10th)



As previously reported, the new OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens will be officially announced tomorrow (September 10th). Here are the details:

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Here are the rumored Nikon Zr cinema camera specifications


Here are the latest/updated Nikon Zr cinema camera specifications:

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens officially announced


The previously reported Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens is now officially announced. Here is the full press release (Samyang/Rokinon lenses are sold at B&H | Erhardt | WEX):

  • Only 102.3mm
  • Weighs just 494g
  • Bright F2.8 aperture
  • USB-C port connectivity

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Here is the first Canon EOS C50 YouTube review (prematurely published online)




Here is the first Canon EOS C50 camera YouTube video review (prematurely published online):

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One more final leak before the official Sigma announcement: new 135mm f/1.4 Art DG, 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary, and 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II lenses

The previously rumored Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art DG, 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary, and 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II lenses will be announced shortly – here are the latest leaks (pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art DG

  • Full-frame
  • 105mm filter thread
  • Weight: 1320g
  • Classic black finish
  • Removable tripod collar
  • Dual HLA high-speed linear motors
  • No focus breathing
  • Floating focus system
  • 17 elements in 13 groups (including 4 FLDs and 2 aspherical lenses)
  • Aperture blades: 13 (rounded)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 110 cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:6.9
  • Filter diameter: 105mm
  • Dust-proof
  • Weight: 1420g
  • Mount: Leica L and Sony E
  • Dust-proof

Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary

  • Full-frame
  • 72mm filter thread
  • HLA motor
  • Weight under 600g
  • Maximum magnification of 0.5x
  • Weight: 550g

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art DG DN II

  • Dual floating focus lens group
  • Dual HLA linear motors
  • 30% lighter and 20% shorter than the previous generation
  • Optimized for video shooting
  • 13 groups and 17 elements (including 1 SLD and 4 aspherical lenses)
  • Aperture blades: 11 (rounded)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 28 cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:5.3
  • Filter diameter: φ72mm
  • Weight: 755g
  • Dust and weather resistant
  • Mount: Leica L and Sony E


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