Monthly Archives: January 2016

Fuji Australia leaks all details on the upcoming announcement

Earlier today Fuji Australia leaked all details on the upcoming announcement. The pages are since removed, but you can still find them on Google Cache: Fuji X-Pro2 Fuji X-E2s Fuji X70 Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens Additional pictures:

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New: Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH, Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH and Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses

Today Leica announced three new M lenses (two of them have been rumored for a long time). Leica claims that each of the new lenses is “delivering enhanced image performance and quality, thanks to their new optical design”. Metal lens hood and metal lens cap are now also included (the previous versions had plastic lens hoods […]

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GoPro is not doing very well

Just when Nikon decided to join the action camera segement: GoPro lays off 7% of its staff, warns of poor sales, faces a 30% revenue drop, stock down… read more at The Verge.

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Almost all Samsung NX lenses now listed as “closeout” at Adorama

Almost all Samsung NX lenses are now listed as “closeout” at Adorama. Even third party NX lenses are heavily discounted. In the past few months there have been several rumors and reports that Samsung will be closing their camera business. This Adorama closeout is the first sign of Samsung closing shop also in the US. […]

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Fuji X-Pro2 announcement in 24 hours, Japanese pricing revealed

The next Fuji announcement is in approximately 24 hours (January 14th, 11:30 pm EST). Here are the Japanese prices of the rumored new products (including tax):

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Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens US pricing announced

Tokina announced the US pricing for their new 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens: $899. Pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. The lens is available in both Nikon and Canon mounts. Shipping is expected to start in February/March. The details technical specifications and sample photos can be found here.

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New Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens to be announced soon

After the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1 and the Laowa 15mm f/4 Shift Macro 1:1 lenses, the Chinese company Anhui Changgeng Optical Technology Company Limited, better known as Venus Optics (see www.venuslens.net/about), will announce shortly a new 24×36 lens: the Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T/3.2). Update: the lens is now available for pre-order.

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The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors

The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors: → New Pentax full frame DSLR camera teaser → Leica to announce three new M lenses tomorrow?

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