Monthly Archives: August 2023

Panasonic press event in China: new partnership with DJI, LiDAR autofocus, new S lens roadmap

On the previously reported L-mount event at the Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai 2023 Panasonic made several announcements: Partnership with DJI (DJI was recently accepted as part of the L Mounr Alliance). The presentation materials show a LiDAR autofocus unit attached to a Panasonic camera – this rumor was reported last year: Panasonic LUMIX […]

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The Venus Optics Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Probe lens will be announced on August 15th, here is the press release

The Venus Optics Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Probe lens will be announced on August 15th, here is the press release:

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Rumored Sony a7C II camera pictures leaked online

There are new rumors about the upcoming Sony a7C II camera – here are the first leaked pictures and previously reported specifications:

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Tamron announces the development of a new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens for Sony E-mount

Tamron announces the development of the already leaked new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens (pricing was not announced but the previous version is currently listed at $1,099 after a $100 off rebate): “Tamron II 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Coming Soon] The previously announced 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD […]

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Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount press conference for August 10

Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount related press conference for August 10 at 1:00 pm at the P&I show exhibition area (Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2023). We will probably see some new L-mount product announcements. I expect several new products announcement in the next few days (Tamron and maybe even Nikon). Via LeicaRumors

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What else is new?

Sony Has Captured 42% Of The Image Sensor Market PP: Fujifilm Interview – AI AF, X-H2S Firmware 3.0, X-T5, 8k, and More The Pentax AF540FGZ II flash is listed as discontinued Sony a6700 Firmware Update 1.01

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New Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens leaked online

Tamron will soon announce a new 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens for Sony E-mount (replacement for the current version that is now $100 off): Additional details and full press release:

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New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” macro lens announced

TTartisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens for M42 mount (can be used on other cameras with an adapter). The lens is priced at $155 and orders will be opened soon. Update: the lens is now available to order: TTartisan store (international shipping) Pergear (international shipping) Amazon US Amazon CA […]

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