Photo Rumors

The Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 lens (E-mount) will start shipping on September 7th

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2016

The Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar aspherical lens (E-mount) will start shipping on September 7th.

Check pricing and availability at B&H (not available at the time of this post).

Here are the lens technical specifications:

Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens (SEL50F14Z) now in stock

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2016

The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens (SEL50F14Z) is now shipping worldwide (currently in stock at B&H and Fotohanskeuzekamp).

Mobile01 recently published their review of the lens with many sample/text images.

Here is the new 1.4/50 lens side by side with the Sony FE 1.4/85 GM:

Panasonic GH3 camera listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2016

The Panasonic GH3 camera is now listed as discontinued, While the GH4 model is still available, a new Panasonic GH5 version is expected to be announced at Photokina in September.

The GH3 was announced back in September, 2012.

Posted in Panasonic | Tagged Panasonic GH3, Photokina 2016, To be discontinued... | 1 Comment

More Fuji photographic film multipacks to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2016

Another Fujifilm announcement on several different photographic film multipacks to be discontinued (single pack will still be available for sale):

Posted in Fuji | Tagged To be discontinued... | 20 Comments

Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2016

As part of the 2016 summer lens blockbuster promo, Samyang announced two new lenses today:

These are manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor and will be available in Sony E, MFT, Fujifilm X and Canon M mounts. Check pricing and availability. The lens key features are:

Bright F1.2 aperture
Aspherical Lens
Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics
Compact and Light
Circular aperture with 9 blades
Smooth Focus Ring

Technical specs, MTF charts, lens design and full press release:

Posted in Samyang | 12 Comments

Deal of the day: Panasonic GX8 + 12-60mm lens + $150 gift card for $997.99

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

New price drop: the Panasonic GX8 camera with 12-60mm lens and a $150 gift card is currently on sale for $997.99 with free shipping (available also in back). The same kit is priced $1,645.98 at B&H.

Posted in Deals, Panasonic | Tagged Panasonic GX8 | 4 Comments

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is now shipping (see technical details here). Check pricing and availability at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and Fotohanskeuzekamp. More pictures after the break: