A better look at the rumored Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2016

Here are two more pictures and the specifications of the rumored Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens:

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Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II lens

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2016

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This morning I came across this DC.Watch post about the Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II and even though this is an old lens, I don't think I have covered it here on the blog. The lens comes in Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts and is priced at $200 depending on the mount.

Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II lens main specifications:

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II MFT camera shipping date

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2016

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Olympus Japan announced that the new OM-D E-M1 Mark II MFT camera and accessories will start shipping on December 22. The US shipping date is currently listed as December 12th at B&H, Adorama and Amazon:

Update: I received some additional information that the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera will start shipping this week in the US and dealers can start selling it on December 12th.

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What else is new? (Fuji edition)

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2016

Here are the latest Fuji related news/updates, most courtesy of FujiAddict:

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→ The new Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses will start shipping soon and the US pricing and pre-order links are now online (available for Leica SL/T, Fuji X and Sony E mounts).

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→ The new Metz Mecablitz M400 flash is now available for pre-order (available also for Nikon, Fuji, Canon, MFT, Pentax and Sony).

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→ J.B. Camera released a new wood grip base for the Fujifilm X-T2 camera (available in wood or bamboo).

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→ New Fuji X-T2 Lensmate Thumbrest announced (price: $59.95).

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2016

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2016

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The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November, 2016 are:

  1. Canon EOS 6D Mark II camera rumors
  2. CMOSIS announced the industry’s first global shutter 48MP CMOS full frame sensor that supports 8k image resolution at 30 fps
  3. Another round of Sony, Fuji and Leica announcement before the end of the year?
  4. What else is new?
  5. The new Fuji X100F camera rumored to be announced in February
  6. Leica M10 camera leaked in FCC filing
  7. Panasonic GH5 and Fuji GFX 50S expected pricing
  8. Macphun Luminar available for pre-order, Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 updates, open source alternative to Lightroom
  9. Amazon’s best selling cameras, latest BCN sales ranking and CIPA report
  10. Leica TL mirrorless camera leaked online
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Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera to be released on December 20th

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2016

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The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is rumored to be released on December 20th. Pre-orders will open on December 6th. The Japanese price of the camera will be ¥139,860 (around $1,200). The Sigma sd Quattro H camera was announced back in February 2016 and comes with a 45MP APS-H Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS sensor and a dedicated Sigma SA mount. The "regular" sd Quattro camera with a 29MP APS-C sensor has been available for a while. This is how the sensors of the two different versions compare:

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Amazon deals: 15% cashback on all Sony cameras and lenses, $5 off any $15 book

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2016

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Amazon is offering 15% cash back on all Sony cameras with the Amazon Prime Store credit card.

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Amazon also offers $5 off any $15 physical book order with promo code GIFTBOOK.

Read the fine print on both deals for additional details.

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New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens coming next?

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

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A reader sent me the above pictures of what appears to be a new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens. The Chinese company Yongnuo already has several full frame prime DSLR lenses for Nikon and Canon mount, including a 50mm f/1.8 and two upcoming, not-yet-announced 85mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2 lenses.

Yongnuo lenses are also available for sale at B&H.

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