Photo Rumors

Hasselblad announced new CPL, ND and UV filters and an eco-friendly Vandra camera strap

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2022

Today Hasselblad announced new CPL, ND and UV filters and an eco-friendly Vandra camera strap:

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More pictures of the upcoming AstrHori and Cheecar lenses

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2022

AstrHori 18mm f/8 shift lens:

AstrHori 12mm f/2.8 fisheye lens:

Astrhori 85mm f/1.8 AF lens:

Cheecar 35mm f/1.4 II lens:

More new/upcoming products from 7artisans, KamLan, Yongnuo, and Cheecar

Via SonyAddict

Influencers gather in Tokyo for a Panasonic announcement

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2022

I received multiple tips from readers indicating that several “influencers” are already in Tokyo for a new Panasonic photo-product announcement. Here is one of the emails I got:

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds, LiDAR focus technology, Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 MFT lens, Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II camera| 3 Comments

DxO PhotoLab version 6.1 released, 1701 new optics modules added

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2022

Several new announcements from DxO:

DxO PhotoLab version 6.1 is released (advanced RAW photo-editing software) with a boost to color control, improvements to the user interface, and updates to its digital asset management system.
DxO introduced 1,701 new Optics Modules – the latest DxO Optics Modules update includes the following cameras:
- Fujifilm X-H2
  Nikon D100
  Sony FX30
There’s also support for a range of new lenses – each optimized for specific camera and lens combinations. The list includes:
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Fujifilm GF 20-35mmF4 R WR
- Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
- Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR
- HD Pentax- DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
- M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400 F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO with TC x1.4 Zuiko
- M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400 F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO with TC x2.0 Zuiko
- Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8
- Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD
- Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Tamron 70-300mm F4.5–6.3 Di III RXD
- Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 ZE
- Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 ZF.2
- Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 ZE
- Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 ZF.2
- Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 ZE
- Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 ZF.2

DxO is also offering 30% off when you buy more than one of their products (this offer runs from December 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022):

Posted in DxO| Tagged DxO PhotoLab, DxO PhotoLab 6| 2 Comments

Sigma to announce a new 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and their first lens for Nikon Z-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2022

Next year (2023) Sigma is rumored to announce a new 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and their first lens for Nikon Z-mount (see previous rumors).

Signa already has a 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 lens for DSLRs and Sigma SA mount, so I assume the new/upcoming E-mount lens will be based on the same lens:

Sigma mirrorless lenses for Canon EOS R cameras (RF mount)

Via Digicame-info

Posted in Sigma| Tagged Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount, Sigma lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 4 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2022

Updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps (November 2022)

Leica SL2-S Reporter camera now shipping (unboxing videos and pictures)

Oberwerth half cases for Leica M10 are now 20% off (exclusive coupon code)

Leica SL2-S Reporter camera now shipping (unboxing videos and pictures)

Sony a7RV PDR Comparison

New Viltrox EF-GFX Pro Smart Autofocus Adapter

Iridient Developer and X-Transformer Released With X-T5 Support

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Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D GFX lens

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2022

Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D GFX lens. Here are the details:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 19mm f/2.8 Zero-D GFX lens| 2 Comments

Sony to announce a new FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens (SEL2070G)

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2022

Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens (SEL2070G):

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens SEL2070G| 13 Comments

Sigma mirrorless lenses for Canon EOS R cameras (RF mount)

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2022

In a recent interview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that his company is “very interested” in developing mirrorless lenses for Canon RF-mount: