Monthly Archives: November 2018

ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens specifically designed for the Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras

Today ZY Optics officially releases their latest Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens specifically designed for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras: Fujifilm G Mount Format 50mm (35mm-equivalent) Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 Manual Focus Design Shallow Depth of Field Outstanding Bokeh Imagery Nine-Bladed Diaphragm Check pricing and availability at Amazon and eBay Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 technical […]

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Updated shipping dates for the latest Canon products (RF 28-70mm f/2L, EF 400mm f/2.8L, EF 600mm f/4L and PowerShot SX70)

DC.Watch published the updated shipping dates for the latest Canon products: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens: December 20th, 2018 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019 Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS camera: January 18th, 2019

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The latest Sigma patents: 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens, new anti-reflection lens coating and Micro Four Thirds lenses

Sigma has a new patent P2018-189733A for 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens:

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The latest Tamron patents: 100-400mm f/5.6-8.3 MFT lens, smartphone lens module with mirror-tele lens

Tamron published a patent P2018-185489A for a 100-400mm f/5.6-8.3 MFT mirrorless lens. Tamron also has two new patents (P2018-169563A and P2018-169564A) that could be for new versions of the following lenses: 100-400mm f/4.5 – 6.3 Di VC USD 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3-axis stabilized handheld smart 4k60p camera announced

The DJI teaser I reported last week was for the new Osmo Pocket 3-axis stabilized handheld smart 4k60p camera that was officially announced today. Additional information is available at dji.com. Here are the main specs: Gimbal Camera with 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor Compact 4.1 oz, 4.8″ High Design Up to 4K Video at 60 fps, up […]

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Black Friday offers from Luminar, Aurora HDR and Photolemur ending today

New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$49 with coupon code PHOTORUMORS (current users can upgrade for $39 with code). Included with the purchase: ViewBug: 3-month Pro membership ($42) KelbyOne: 2-month Pro membership ($40) Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book ($40) Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial ($29) Manfrotto & Gitzo: $20 gift card on any $120 purchase […]

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Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens now shipping

Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens

The new Fuji Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens is now shipping worldwide (click on pictures for larger view). The official US release date is November 29th. Check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and FotoHansKeuzekamp. Update – the Fujifilm GFX50R camera is also now shipping (check availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon). Additional pictures and information on the […]

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Capture One Pro 12 rumored to be announced in January 2019

I received some information that the new Capture One Pro 12 version is rumored to be announced in January 2019. If you have been thinking about purchasing the current Phase One Capture One Pro 11, maybe you should wait another month or two. Update – the official announcement could be even earlier. Currently, Capture One Pro 12 […]

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