The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens (SEL50F14Z) is now shipping worldwide (currently in stock at B&H and Fotohanskeuzekamp). Mobile01 recently published their review of the lens with many sample/text images. Here is the new 1.4/50 lens side by side with the Sony FE 1.4/85 GM:
The Panasonic GH3 camera is now listed as discontinued, While the GH4 model is still available, a new Panasonic GH5 version is expected to be announced at Photokina in September. The GH3 was announced back in September, 2012.
Another Fujifilm announcement on several different photographic film multipacks to be discontinued (single pack will still be available for sale):
As part of the 2016 summer lens blockbuster promo, Samyang announced two new lenses today: Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS Samyang 35mm T1.3 ED AS UMC CS These are manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor and will be available in Sony E, MFT, Fujifilm X and Canon M mounts. Check pricing […]
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New price drop: the Panasonic GX8 camera with 12-60mm lens and a $150 gift card is currently on sale for $997.99 with free shipping (available also in back). The same kit is priced $1,645.98 at B&H.
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is now shipping (see technical details here). Check pricing and availability at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and Fotohanskeuzekamp. More pictures after the break:
Venus Optics officially launching the Laowa 12mm f/2.8, the world’s widest f/2.8 lens with close to zero distortion on Kickstarter: Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens design and MTF charts: Sample photos:
Canon will soon announce a new Wi-Fi adapter W-E1. Here are the basic specs:
In addition to the 20mm f/2 Di VC USD, Tamron recently also filed a patent for a 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD zoom lens. The patent contains calculations for a 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD lens as well.
