Hitachi announced the developments of a lensless-camera technology

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2016

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This is interesting - Hitachi announced the developments of a lensless-camera technology. Here is the press release with explanation how all this works:

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Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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After a massive $1,400 price drop, the Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now listed as discontinued (still available for MFT):

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Silver Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens released

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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Zhong Yi Optics released a new silver version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens (price: $380.13). Additional information on this lens can be found here and here.

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Hasselblad “is considering” a macro XCD lens for 2017

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016


In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple firmware updates. Another interesting bit of information: Hasselblad "is considering" a macro XCD lens for 2017 (watch at the 22:40 mark). Currently Hasselblad is offering three XCD lenses.

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Canon rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (replacement for the current Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens pictured above). The new version is expected to be lighter and to have a new IS system and upgraded optics. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced their new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens.

Via Canonrumors

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Rumors: Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar ZA lens to be replaced soon

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2016

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I was told that Sony's screw driven 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens replacement will be announced shortly. The new model will include Zeiss T-Coatings, SSM and will be weather-sealed (SAL85F14Z SSM). These lenses are being manufactured by Cosina Co Ltd in Japan.

Pictured above: the current Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens.

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First Black Friday deals are already here

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2016

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Adobe already announced their Black Friday deals:

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The German software manufacturer Franzis also published their Black Friday deals online (valid till November 28th):

I will be collecting all Black Friday deals in this page.

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: November 15, 2016

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional coverage:

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