Meyer Optik will soon start a Kickstarter funding campaign for another retro lens remake: APO Makro 105mm f/2.7. The price is expected to be $2,999 but you can expect discounts for the first orders. Shipping is scheduled for May 1, 2019. Here are the technical specifications: Update: the funding campaign is now live on Kickstarter […]
FujiAddict reported yesterday that the previously rumored Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR lens (pictured above) will be announced on April 12th. The new Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format camera may also be announced earlier than expected (in early summer). The camera was initially rumored for Photokina in September. Here is what to expect from […]
As previously reported, today Tokina announced additional information on their new FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full frame lens for Sony E-mount. The official release date in Japan is Friday, April 20, 2018. The actual shipping date for the rest of the world is June 1st. The suggested retail price in Japan is 138,000 yen excluding tax (around $1,200 – […]
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 mirrorless camera was initially announced in February and today it finally got introduced in North America. The specs are the same (check pricing and availability at Amazon, Adorama or B&H):
Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses: Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens to be announced on April 9th New Leica L-mount related announcement coming on June 14 Silver Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens Leica Noctilux-M 35mm lens Leica is planning […]
In an interview with Dpreiew, Ricoh executives confirmed that Ricoh GR II and Pentax K-3 replacements are coming without providing a timeline. The new GR model is rumored to be announced in September (most likely it will not be called “GR”). The company has no plans to release another camera like the mirrorless Pentax K-01. Their […]
Nikon at the 2018 NAB show *UPDATE: NOW LIVE* NAB 2018: FUJINON SPEAKER SERIES Smallest and Lightest 4K HDR Lens and New MK Series Accessories Nisi Cine Lenses Coming Soon? Sony Electronics NAB Conference Starting Sunday at 6:00 PM EST Follow Live at SonyAddict Visit Panasonic at NAB 2018
The new Z CAM E2 Cinematic Micro Four Thirds camera (replacement of the Z CAM E1 model) leaked online prior to the official announcement at the 2018 NAB show next week. The website is no longer available, but you can still access it with Google cache here. The camera specifications are:
In the latest Dpreview interview with Panasonic (see recap) the LX100 camera replacement came in one of the questions:
The sale of the new Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount is expected to start on April 6th according to Nokishita. Look for the US pricing of the lens at B&H (not available at the time of this post). Here are the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens specifications (this new lens is the […]
