Those are the top 10 most visited PhotoRumors posts for May 2012:
Samyang has a new distributor in the UK and on their front page there is a teaser about a new 8mm f/2.8 UMC fisheye lens coming soon:
In addition to the 645D replacement, another DSLR and a third mirrorless solution (after the Q and K-01), Pentax is also planning to announce an updated ultra-rugged WG camera and a completely new 360 degree digital camera – probably something similar to this Tamaggo 360° imager. The Pentax WG-2 was the last rugged, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and sh*tproof camera announced in February, 2012.
Adobe released Lightroom v4.1 with added support for Fuji X-Pro1, Canon EOS 5D MkII, Nikon D800 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. Mac users can download the new version here.
Adobe also released new versions of ACR 7.1 (Windows | Mac) and DNG Converter 7.1 (Windows | Mac). New lens profiles were added for the following lenses:
Pentax Spain posted on their Facebbook page another “surprise” teaser scheduled for June 1st, 2012. Some of the possibilities based on previous rumors are:
Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma Japan issued a statement about the Sigma DP2 Merrill – like most Sigma product, the new DP2 Merrill compact camera is also delayed and is now expected to be released in July, 2012 (which probably means September):
The freshly announced Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 lens is now available for pre-order at:
Olympus announced their Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 portrait lens that looks exactly like the previously shown prototype. Expect the new lens to start shipping this summer for $900. See also the first sample images.
Main Specifications:
| Mount type | Micro Four Thirds System |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm(35mm equivalence 150mm equivalent) |
| Lens construction | 9-group, 10 elements (ED element x 3, HR element x 2, etc.) |
| Angle of view | 16° |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.84 m |
| Maximum image magnification | 0.1X(35mm equivalent 0.2X equivalent) |
| Maximum field size | 130 x 173 mm |
| Number of blades | 9 blades (Circular diaphragm) |
| Maximum aperture | f1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f22 |
| Filter size | Φ58 mm |
| Dimensions (Max. diameter x Overall length) | Φ64 x 69mm |
| Weight | 305 grams |
| Provided accessories | Lens cap (LC-58E), Lens rear cap (LR-2),Instruction manual, Olympus International Warranty Card |
Optional Accessories:
During CES 2012 Fujifilm confirmed that they will be releasing their own adapter for attaching Leica M lenses to the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. There is still no official word from Fuji yet, but the Leica M-Mount adapter for X-Mount cameras is currently listed at Adorama for $199.95. Some third party solutions for using Leica M lenses on the X-Pro1 have been available for months, like the Kipon L/M-FX adapter.
Update: Fujifilm just officially announced the adapter. The adapter can store lens profiles and trigger the correct framelines. Here is the press release and some more images:
