Monthly Archives: August 2020

Here is a video of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens

Here is a video review of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens (in French) – the EU price of the lens will be €1,200 including 20% VAT (additional information on the upcoming lens can be found here and here):

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Development of Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens (model A047) announced

Tamron announced the development of the previously rumored, world’s smallest and lightweight telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047). Moisture-resistant construction 67mm filter size The launch is planned for Fall of 2020 Additional information:

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Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (*UPDATED*)

Here are the first leaked pictures and specifications of the previously rumored / upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (the official announcement is on August 6th): 15 elements in 11 groups (including 5 SLD lenses and 1 aspherical lens) Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m Maximum shooting magnification 1:8.4 11 diaphragm blades (circular diaphragm) […]

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Are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses?

We had several discussions on the topic in the past: are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses? There is a long and detailed post on ayrn.io investigating this topic:

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Sigma to announce new products on August 6

Sigma will have a new products presentation on August 6th at 14:00 CEST / 08:00 EDT. Some of the expected/rumored new lenses are: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 FE lens Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens You can watch the live event here:

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens leaked online

The upcoming Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount leaked on a Russian website. Here are the details:

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Additional Ricoh GR III camera coverage

  Additional Ricoh GR III coverage: In stock: Ricoh GR III Street Edition Digital Camera Pelican G10 waterproof case for the Ricoh GR III camera Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.41 released The new “Full Press Snap” feature is now available on the Ricoh GR III Ricoh GR III Street Edition camera shipping with […]

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Leaked: Venus Optics to release a new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X MFT lens

Venus Optics is going to release a new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X MFT lens – here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming lens: Venus Optics already has several MFT lenses in their current offering.

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Leica M10, M10-P, M10-D, Monochrom Typ 246 cameras price drops, Leica M10, M10-D cameras discontinued

There is a new price drop on the Leica M10, M10-P, M10-D, and Monochrom Typ 246 cameras in the US: Leica M10: $500 off Leica M10-P: $1,000 off Leica M10-D: $300 off Leica M Monochrom Typ 246: $1,600 In addition, the Leica M10 and Leica M10-D cameras are now officially discontinued. Here’s how the current […]

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TTartisan announced a new 35mm f/1.4 24k gold plated limited edition lens “24K Gold Skin” for Leica M-mount

TTartisan announced a new 35mm f/1.4 24k gold plated limited edition lens “24K Gold Skin” for Leica M-mount. Only 200 pieces will be available worldwide. The same lens is already available in black and silver. The lens can be ordered here (free international shipping). Here are the TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 lens specifications:

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