Monthly Archives: April 2019

New Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III lens coming in April

SonyAddict reports that the new Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 Mark III full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount will be released soon. The previous version is already listed as discontinued at B&H Photo. Update – additional pictures of the Nikon Z and Canon R versions of the lens:

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Another Canon interview

EOS Magazine published their interview with Mike Burnhill from Canon Europe. Here is the recap from CanonRumors:

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First Samyang Z-mount lenses announced: 14mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.4 (plus a new 85mm f/1.4 lens for F-mount)

The previously rumored (see this and this post) Samyang mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z cameras are now officially announced. Samyang also announced one new F-mount lenses (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon): Update – pre-orders are now open at Adorama: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC for Nikon Z-mount Samyang 14mm f/2.8 UMC lens for Nikon Z-mount Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 […]

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Firmware update version 3.0 for Sony a7R III and a7 III cameras released (real-time eye AF for animals & interval shooting)

Sony just released firmware update version 3.0 for the Sony a7R III and Sony a7 III cameras that brings three main new features: Real-Time Eye AF Real-Time Eye AF for Animals Interval Shooting Firmware downloads links:

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TowerJazz signed a new three-year agreement with Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions

TowerJazz Manufacturing Facility

TowerJazz signed a new three-year agreement with Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions. TowerJazz is to maintain its 51% holding of TPSCo shares, with Panasonic holding 49%. Additional information:

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Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR camera officially announced

The previously rumored Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR camera is now officially announced: 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor DIGIC 8 Image Processor 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen UHD 4K Video and 4K Time-Lapse Movie 9-Point AF System; Dual Pixel CMOS AF ISO 100-25600 Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Press release Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Related videos:

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New 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II mirrorless APS-C fisheye lens

7Artisans has a new version II of their 7.5mm f/2.8 mirrorless APS-C fisheye lens that should start shipping soon. The lens will be available for Canon EF-M, Sony E (APS-C), Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts. The price is expected to be around ¥24,000 excluding tax or around $210 (the current version sells for […]

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens specifications leaked

Here are the leaked specifications of the previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon and Canon DLR cameras:

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