Monthly Archives: February 2017

The new Olympus trade-in promotion includes the Olympus PEN-F, E-M1 Mark II cameras and three lenses

Olympus introduced a new trade-in promotion where you will receive $200 off the Pen-F or OM-D MK II cameras with any camera trade in or $200 off the M.Zuiko 12-100mm, 25mm f/1.2 or 300mm f/4.0 with any lens trade-in. To receive the $200 coupon, fill out the submission form on this page. After filling out the […]

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What else is new?

Here is this week’s recap from both the rumors and addict blogs:

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Interesting bits of information from a recent interview with Fuji executives

Dpreview recently did an interview with Fujifilm executives. Here are the key points:

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2017 Sigma price increase in Europe, list of discontinued Sigma lenses

Recently I received a report from a reader on the Sigma lens price in Europe I reported about a few months ago:

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Just announced: SLR Magic 8mm f/4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

SLR Magic announced a new 8mm f/4 lens for Micro Four Thirds (check pricing and availability). Update: the lens is now available on eBay. Additional pictures, press release and technical specifications:

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Fuji X-T20 camera and Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens now shipping

The Fuji X-T20 camera and Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens are now shipping worldwide. Check availability and pricing at: Fujifilm X-T20: B&H | Amazon | Adorama | Foto Hans Keuzekamp Fujinon XF 50 f/2 R WR:  B&H | Amazon | Adorama | Foto Hans Keuzekamp The manuals are also available for download: Fuji X-T20 owner’s manual: PDF/Interactive Online Version Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR owner’s […]

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What else is new?

→ New Casio Exilim EX-ZR3200 camera announced. → Nissin will replace their top of the line MG8000 flash with a new model by the end of the year. → Sony announced the world’s fastest SD card, the SF-G series (check US pricing and availability). → You can now use the Fujin sensor cleaner also for your lenses with this […]

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New Kowa Prominar 90mm f/2.5 macro lens for MFT cameras on display at the CP+ show

The new Kowa Prominar 90mm f/2.5 macro lens for MFT cameras I reported about a few days ago is on display at the CP+ show in Japan:        The new lens is already listed in the latest MFT lens catalog. Another picture of the lens after the break:

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