Monthly Archives: January 2020

Venus Optics announces the availability and pricing of Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens

     Venus Optics announced the availability and pricing of their new Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO lens: Price: $399 (pre-orders now open) All mounts start shipping immediately Available in Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Canon M mount (APS-C) Sample photos MTF charts, specifications press release:

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What else is new?

First HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens field test Real-world shooting with the new Leica M10 Monochrom camera Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens review at DxOMark Nikon D6: 20MP, built-in GPS and no IBIS? New Free Firmware Update For FUJIFILM X-A7 Coming Late January 2020

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DJI Matrice 300 drone specifications leaked online

Some additional information on the DJI Matrice 300 – one of the three rumored DJI drones expected to be released in 2020:

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Reminder: Olympus M.Zuiko Pro lenses price increase coming on February 1st

Last year I reported that Olympus will increase the price of their M.Zuiko Pro lenses on February 1st. I am not sure which countries will be impacted, but you can see the current US prices at Adorama and B&H Photo. Here is the full price increase list for Japan:

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Next Fujifilm announcement: February 4th (X100V)

Fuji just introduced a new camera and two lenses and another announcement is expected in less than 2 weeks: the Fuji X100V will be announced during the Fujifilm X summit in London on February 4. Here is what to expect from the X100V: New lens New Hybrid Viewfinder New 2 way tilt screen The Fuji […]

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Updated Fujifilm GFX lens roadmap: new GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lenses

In addition to the three new products, Fuji also announces a new GFX lens roadmap with two new lenses: Large-diameter standard Fujinon Lens GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens Wide-angle prime Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lens Additional information:

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Fuji announcement: no surprises (X-T200, XC 35mm f/2, GF 45-100mm f/4)

Fuji X-T200 with XC 35mm f/2 lens: press release | additional info | Pre-orders Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR: press release | additional info | Pre-orders A more detailed coverage of the latest Fujifilm announcement can be found at FujiAddict.com.

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Announced: HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens

The previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens is now officially announced: Pre-order links: Adorama | B&H Additional information Sample photos Technical specifications and press release Lens design:

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