Monthly Archives: January 2022

Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens announced

The previously rumored Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens is now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Calumet DE | Foto Koch | WEX UK The same lens is available also under the Rokinon brand Product page Press release Additional information (specs, MTF, design diagram):

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Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V rumors

SonyAddict found some rumors on the Chinese social media platform Weibo about new Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V mirrorless cameras – the a9 III will have 24MP and shoots 60fps for $4,999 and the a7R V is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022:

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What else is rumored for the Canon EOS Cinema product line

Here is what else is rumored to come to the Canon Cinema EOS product line:

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Samyang is teasing their new AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens (first leaked pictures included)

Samyang released a new teaser on social media today for their upcoming AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens that will be officially announced in the next two days with a price tag of around $700 (see leaked/rumored specifications). This will be Samyang’s first new lens for 2022. Here are the first leaked pictures of the Samyang […]

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The latest BCN Ranking data

BCN Ranking published new reports on the latest sales data for the Japanese market – the first graph is the lens market share by lens mount (number of interchangeable lenses sold by mount) – it is interesting that Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z are currently at the same level in Japan (click for […]

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Ricoh announced a new Theta X 360-degree camera with touchscreen and a new 48MP sensor

The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced with several new features and improvements – see the full details with some sample videos at PentaxRumors: Ricoh Theta X camera announced

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The new Nissin MG60 Pro flash is already listed at B&H (for Nikon, Canon, and Sony)

It seems that Nissin quietly announced the previously rumored Nissin MG60 Pro flash for Nikon, Canon, and Sony – it is already listed at B&H and here are the technical specifications:

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What else is new?

Now available: DIY Funleader Helicoid for Contax G45 f/2 lens to Leica M-mount conversion New: Rockstar 40mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount Leica M11 camera sensor measurements now available at PhotonsToPhotos Godox AD200 Pro Firmware 1.3 Released

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