Monthly Archives: September 2020

Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens now available for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts

The Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens from Zhong Yi Optics is now also available for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts (the Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 already exists for other mounts). The new lens is now listed for sale on eBay. Here are the lens specifications and some sample photos:

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New Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount announced

The previously rumored Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. US pricing is not yet available (check Adorama and B&H). Additional information can be found here. Via LeicaRumors

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Venus Optics announced their Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens for full frame mirrorless cameras

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D full-frame mirrorless lens for Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE, Nikon Z, and Canon RF mounts (the RF version will be coming later this year). The price of the lens is $549. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store and international shipping […]

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Ending soon: 25% off Capture One, 30% off DxO NIK Collection and other photo editing deals

The latest photo editing deals: 25% off Capture One with code TAKE25OFF (until September 30th) The new DxO Nik Collection 3 is now 30% off (until September 20th) The new Skylur Luminar AI special pricing is still ongoing 15% off all Topaz Labs products with coupon code RUMORS15

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Report: shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019

Nikkei published new data on the shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019:

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What else is new: Sigma lenses for L-mount APS-C cameras and the latest Fuji news

Sigma will probably develop brand new lenses for Leica L-mount APS-C cameras And several Fuji updates:

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Sony is exiting from Brazil: all camera sales and manufacturing will be suspended next year

Sony officially announced that they are exiting from the Brazilian market. All camera sales and manufacturing will be suspended next year. Here is the translation:

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More pictures of the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) leaked online

More pictures of the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) leaked online (see development announcement, the official release is expected next week):

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