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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

The previously rumored Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Z-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at:

US: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s | Service
EU: Erhardt | Koch | Camulet | WEX
CA: Camera Canada

Additional information (you can see the leaked details here):

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Topaz Photo AI version 3.2.0 released

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.2.0. This release of Photo AI includes:

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Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount now available

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

The previously reported Light Lens Lab 28mm f/2.8 “Nine Element” lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at LLL and PopFlash. The intro price will be $799 for Chrome and $849 for Black Paint. The initial special price period will last until September 10, 2024, after that the price will resume to normal MSRP. Shipping will start on September 30, 2024.

Additional information:

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Now available for per-order: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens announced (SEL85F14GM2)

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

The long-time rumored Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens (SEL85F14GM2) is now officially announced. This updated version is noticeably lighter, features faster, more precise AF performance and an improved optical design.

Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | WEX | Paul’s | Service
Additional information
Hands-on report
Sample photos
Related videos:

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Z-mount announcement tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

The already leaked Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is rumored to be officially announced tomorrow. Check for pre-order links at our sponsors:

US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
EU: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Camulet | WEX Photo
CA: Camera Canada

The leaked details for the Nikon Z-mount version can be found here:

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens announcement later today

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens will be officially announcement later today – here is another marketing video:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2024

Getting close to a new Nikon product announcement

Nikon established a new $51.5 million “NFocus Fund” in California to invest in North American startups

Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM and Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM For EF Mount Discontinued

Construction for the new Ginza Sony Park Completed

Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 and Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 ASPH Disassembly

Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 V2 Firmware 1.1.0 Adds X-T5, X-H2, and X-H2S Support

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Now on sale: Adobe CC Photography Plan and Capture One (limited-time offers)

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2024

The Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan 1TB (Photoshop + Lightroom) 12-month Subscription now $99.89 off or $139.99 per year (-42%) at Amazon | B&H Photo:

Capture One Pro is now $120 off at B&H Photo:

Both are limited-time offers.

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Manfrotto released new lithium-ion batteries for Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM System with higher capacity (2400mAh)

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2024

Manfrotto released new 2400mAh MKII lithium-ion batteries for Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM System cameras. The new MKII version offers a higher 2400mAh capacity compared to the previous model (2000mAh).

“Extend your shooting time with the ultrahigh capacity 2400mAh Professional Lithium-Ion Battery for Select Nikon Cameras. Compatible with Nikon cameras that use EN-EL15c type batteries, it is designed for use in extreme field conditions. Rated for more than 500 charge and discharge cycles, it has a silicone-injected casing for superior circuit protection, electrical insulation, and protection from drops up to nine feet.”

The new battery is priced at $59.99. The Manfrotto battery charger is sold separately: