New Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE lens announced


Viltrox officially announced the previously reported AF 28mm f/1.8 FE full-frame lens for Sony E-mount. The lens is already available at the Viltrox store for $379 (check also the Viltrox Amazon store).

Update: the new lens is now available at B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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Skylum Luminar Neo version 1.9.0 released


Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.9.0 with undo and redo functionality, bug fixes, and more. Here are the details:

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Canon released their quarterly financial results


Canon released its quarterly financial results (Q1) and raised its full-year sales forecast:

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Coming soon: Fujifilm X Summit Bangkok on May 24th, Fujikina on May 27th


Two big Fujifilm events are coming next month where multiple new products are expected to be announced (a new “disruptive” camera, as well as new X-S20 and GFX50RII models, are expected):

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NAB 2023 announcements round-up


A round-up of all NAB 2023 announcements can be found here

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The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 lens is now listed as discontinued


The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 lens is now listed as discontinued at B&H Photo:

Adorama also lists the lens as discontinued.

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What else is new?

New: Vi Vante Gaucho camera straps

The new Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition is now in stock

New IDS Works modular grip for Leica Q2 cameras officially released and available for pre-order

A few more Leica items from the upcoming 42 Leitz Photographica Auction

Half of the Pentax 645 lens lineup has been discontinued

Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera additional coverage

iFixit: Fix Your Fujifilm Camera Yourself

Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, and X-H2 Firmware Updates Released

Tamron 75mm f/1.4 Di III Patent Found

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone with triple camera system officially announced


The previously rumored DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone with a triple camera system is now officially announced:

  • Pre-orders: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Calumet | Erhardt | WEX
  • Additional information: 42west | Explora
  • Key features of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone:
    • 4/3 CMOS sensor
    • 1/1.3-inch CMOS medium tele camera
    • ½-inch CMOS tele camera
    • Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
    • 15km HD video transmission
    • Tr-camera Apple ProRes support
    • 5.1/50fps video
    • 10-bit D-log

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Nikon Z8 camera leaked specifications and pictures



Here are some more leaked Nikon Z8 camera specifications courtesy of NikonRumors (see also this post):

  • Sensor: 45.7MP (stacked)
  • ISO range: 64-25,600
  • 20 fps (120fps in JPEG mode)
  • 5-axis in-body stabilizations: 6 stops
  • Shutter speed: 1/32000 – 900s
  • Electronic shutter only
  • Autofocus: 493 AF points
  • HEIF 10-bit support
  • Video: 8.3k @60p
  • 3.2″ tilting LCD screens
  • EVF: 3MP or 9MP – I am still getting conflicting information
  • Memory cards: CFExpress + SD
  • Dust/drip resistant: same as the Nikon D850
  • Dimensions: 144×118×83mm | 5.6×4.6×3.2in
  • Weight: under 1kg
  • Price: €4,599 (equivalent to around $5,000)

Many of the other specifications not listed above will be identical to the Nikon Z9.

Also: join the new Nikon Z8 Facebook group.

Previous Nikon Z8 coverage:

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The new Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE mirrorless lens is now available for pre-order


The new Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE mirrorless lens is now available for pre-order at:

The new Samyang lens is priced at $1,399. The similar Tamron version is priced at $1,899.

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE mirrorless lens officially announced

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