Photo Rumors

Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now released and available for order

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2024

The previously reported Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for order at (check the pricing on the different websites):

Amazon: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT | Amazon ES
International shipping: Viltrox | Pergear

Additional information:

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OM System announces OM-1 Mark II camera and 9-18mm + 150-600mm lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2024

OM System announces a new OM-1 Mark II camera with improved autofocus, Live GND (Graduated ND) and two new lenses:

OM System lens roadmap updated with one new lens

Additional information:

OM-1: Amazon | B&H | WEX | Calumet | Erhardt | Koch
Additional information
Hands-on review
Key features and related videos:

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OM System lens roadmap updated with one new lens

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2024

OM System released a new lens roadmap updated with one new/upcoming telephoto zoom lens:

Previous OM System roadmaps can be found here:

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Good news for film shooters: Kodak announced a price cut (up to 30%!) on the Professional Tri-X 400 black and white film

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2024

You do not see this every day – Kodak announced a price cut on the Tri-X 400 black and white film (check prices at Amazon and B&H):

Posted in Kodak| Tagged film, film is not dead, price drop, price reduction| 3 Comments

The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Fujifilm X-mount will be released on February 9, 2024

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2024

The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm f/2.8 Aspherical lens for Fujifilm X-mount will be released on February 9, 2024. Pre-orders should be open soon at Amazon. Additional information on the lens is available here:

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Upcoming PhotoEducate photography workshops

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2024

Check out the upcoming PhotoEducate photography workshops:

New York City Mentorship Day/Night Workshop
Nikon Z6II & Z7II & ZFC (Z7, Z6, Z5, Z50) Online Mirrorless Mastery Bootcamp
Passionate Photographer Tokyo Photobook Masterclass
The Passionate Photographer Online Mentoring Program
Steve Simon’s Nikon ZF Mastery Online Bootcamp
Winter New York City Weekend Mentorship Workshop
Nikon Z8 Mastery (and Z9!) Online Bootcamp
Nikon Z8/Z9 New York City 1-Day/Night Masterclass
Passionate Photographer Tokyo Photobook Masterclass
The Passionate Street & Urban Photographer Workshop Milan
Boston Passionate Street & Urban Memorial Day Workshop
Passionate Street Photographer Workshop Coney Island Edition
Photographer Masterclass London
The Passionate Photographer Mentorship Workshop Vancouver
Washington, DC Mentorship Workshop
Philadelphia Mentorship Workshop
Passionate Street & Urban Workshop: New York City Parade Edition
LISBON Passionate Photographer Masterclass
Street Photographer Masterclass
Christmas New York City Mentorship Workshop
Passionate Photographer 2.0: Dream It; Be It. A One-Day Transformational Bootcamp

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2024

New Oberwerth “Reporter” olive green color bags & accessories for Leica “Reporter” cameras

Leica M-Magazine now available for free

Sigma 14mm f/1.4, 14mm f/1.8, 12mm f/1.4, 10mm f/1.4 APS-C Patent Applications Found

Viltrox 20mm, 23mm, 27mm, 33mm, 56mm Firmware Updates Released

Really Right Stuff Fujifilm GFX100II L-Bracket

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New BackLight Sprint backpacks from Think Tank Photo

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2024

Think Tank Photo introduced a new line of BackLight Sprint backpacks (product listing, available also at Amazon and B&H Photo):

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Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 lens (Z+E mount) released and available for pre-order, Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Z lens coming next week

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2024

As previously reported, the new Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount is now officially released and available for pre-order (previous coverage):