Photo Rumors

DxO PhotoLab 7 and FilmPack 7 released

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2023

DxO announced PhotoLab 7 and FilmPack 7.

DxO also announced support for 1185 new camera and lens combinations – the latest additions are:

Sony A6700
AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR
AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR with TC 1.25x
AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR with AF-S TC-14E III
AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR with AF-S TC-20E III
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM with RF TC 1.4x
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM with RF TC 2x
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L with RF TC 1.4x
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L with RF TC 2x
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH.
Leica Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH.
Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 with Z TC 1.4x
Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 with Z TC 2x
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN (Sony FE)
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | C (L-mount)
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C (L-mount)
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN (L-mount)
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II with SEL TC1.4x
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II with SEL TC2x

The new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:

Additional information on what’s new in PhotoLab 7 and FilmPack 7:

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New Sigma teaser – probably for the rumored 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2023

Sigma has a teaser for a new product announcement on October 5th – most likely for the rumored Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports lens:

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Nikon announced new NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2023

The previously reported Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at:

US: B &H Photo | Adorama | Amazon | Paul’s | Service
DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
UK: WEX | Jessops| Park
CA: Camera Canada
Press release
Additional information is available here and here.
Sample photos can be found here.
Primary Features of the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO “microscope” lens (PL/EF/E/RF/F/Z/L/GFX mount) and available for order

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2023

The previously rumored Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO “microscope” lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced and available for order (for (PL/EF/E/RF/F/Z/L/GFX mount).

Technical specifications and additional information of the new lens (see also this page):

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The Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount is now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2023

The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM autofocus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for order at the official Meike online store (international shipping available). Additional information:

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The previously rumored DJI Mini 4 Pro drone is now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2023

The previously rumored DJI Mini 4 Pro drone is now officially announced with ActiveTrack 360°, new Trace Mode, 48MP sensor, extended battery life, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 4k/60fps HDR true vertical shooting, 20km FHD video transmission and weight under 249g. The new drone is now in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo. Additional information is available here.