Monthly Archives: August 2024

Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount now available

The previously reported Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at LLL and PopFlash. The intro price will be $799 for Chrome and $849 for Black Paint. The initial special price period will last until September 10, 2024, after that the price will […]

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Now available for per-order: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens announced (SEL85F14GM2)

The long-time rumored Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens (SEL85F14GM2) is now officially announced. This updated version is noticeably lighter, features faster, more precise AF performance and an improved optical design. Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | WEX | Paul’s | Service Additional information Hands-on report Sample photos Related videos:

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Z-mount announcement tomorrow

The already leaked Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is rumored to be officially announced tomorrow. Check for pre-order links at our sponsors: US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo EU: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Camulet | WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada […]

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens announcement later today

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens will be officially announcement later today – here is another marketing video:

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What else is new?

Getting close to a new Nikon product announcement Nikon established a new $51.5 million “NFocus Fund” in California to invest in North American startups Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM and Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM For EF Mount Discontinued Construction for the new Ginza Sony Park Completed Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 and Voigtlander […]

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Now on sale: Adobe CC Photography Plan and Capture One (limited-time offers)

  The Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan 1TB (Photoshop + Lightroom) 12-month Subscription now $99.89 off or $139.99 per year (-42%) at Amazon | B&H Photo: Capture One Pro is now $120 off at B&H Photo: Both are limited-time offers.

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Manfrotto released new lithium-ion batteries for Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM System with higher capacity (2400mAh)

Manfrotto released new 2400mAh MKII lithium-ion batteries for Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM System cameras. The new MKII version offers a higher 2400mAh capacity compared to the previous model (2000mAh). “Extend your shooting time with the ultrahigh capacity 2400mAh Professional Lithium-Ion Battery for Select Nikon Cameras. Compatible with Nikon cameras that use EN-EL15c type batteries, […]

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens video leaked online

  Here is a video covering the upcoming Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens (the official announcement is expected tomorrow): Update: the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II weights only 642 grams.

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens picture leaked online

Here is a leaked picture of the previously rumored Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens that will be officially announced later this week. The new version II will replace the current model. We can expect improved image quality and a higher price.

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Leica rumored to announce a new Q3 camera with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO lens

Leica is rumored to announce a new Q3 full-frame camera with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO lens. The official announcement is expected in the next few months. There is a low chance that Leica will also announce a new Q3 Monochrom version as they did with the Q2. Pictured credit: Leica Q3 camera concept with 50mm […]

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