Leica announced new Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH lenses for L-mount




The previously rumored Leica Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH and Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH budget lenses are now officially announced:

Leica also introduced new SL2 and SL2-S prime kit savings:

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Announced: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens





The previously rumored OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens is now officially announced:

  • Pre-orders: Adorama B&H Photo | Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt | WEX UK
  • Hands-on reports with sample photos: 42West | Explora
  • Product listing
  • Key features of the OM System 90mm f/3.5 lens:
    • 90mm focal length (equivalent to 180mm on a 35mm camera)
    • Up to 2x magnification
    • Freeze-proof
    • Dust-proof (IP53 rated)
    • Splash-proof (IP53 rated)
    • Five Axis in lens Sync IS
    • Focus limit switch
    • Customizable function button
    • Manual focus clutch
    • High performance AF across the whole focus range
    • Compatible with the MC-20 teleconverter for 4x magnification
    • Lens hood included
  • Related videos and additional pictures:

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Canon EOS R8 + EOS R50 cameras and RF 24-50mm + RF-S 55-210mm lenses are now officially announced


The previously rumored and leaked Canon EOS R8 + EOS R50 cameras and RF 24-50mm + RF-S 55-210mm lenses are now officially announced:


A brief overview of the new products:

  • EOS R8 Body – Combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a new compact design
  • EOS R50 Body – Experience joy of creativity with APS-C camera that makes photography fun, simple and convenient.
  • RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM – An affordable, versatile telephoto zoom lens that gets you closer to the action
  • RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM – A wide to standard 2X zoom lens, ideal from everyday photos to special occasions.

Canon recently started a new rebates program in the US (Adorama and B&H) and Europe (Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet):



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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon cameras and lenses

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon cameras and lenses:

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Announced: NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses





As already reported, Nikon officially announced the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses (see development announcement from last year):

Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lensNikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens


 

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Ricoh camera business has been profitable for 3 consecutive quarters


Ricoh released its FY2022 Q3 financial report for the quarter ending on December 31, 2022. The company’s camera business has been profitable for 3 consecutive quarters:

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More OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens leaks




More OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens leaks (the lens is already listed at B&H):

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Sigma introduces a new 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount




The previously rumored Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for E and L mount is now officially announced:

Sigma also announced firmware update version 5.00 for the Sigma fp and firmware update version 3.00 for the Sigma fp L cameras The official release date is February 8:

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New DJI Mini 2 SE drone to be announced soon


DJI will soon announce a new Mini 2 SE drone. Here are the latest leaks:

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What else is new?

Coming soon: new Leica SUMMICRON-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and Leica SUMMICRON-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses (based on Panasonic versions)

The new MS Optics Apollon 36mm f/1.3 lens for Leica M-mount weights only 80g (Miyazaki Optical)

The latest Leica rumors: Q3, Q-E, SL3, M11 Mono, new APO 90mm, budget line of SL lenses

The Ricoh GR IIIx is back to being the #1 seller at Yodobashi Camera in Japan

 

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