Photo Rumors

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2023

→ Capture One vs Lightroom: what you need to know.

→ The new Think Tank Photo SpeedTop Crossbody camera bags are now in stock at B&H.

→ Newly released Smallrig “Black Mamba” cage kit for Panasonic LUMIX S5 II.

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Sigma US lens rebates for January

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2023

Here are the latest Sigma US lens rebates for January 2023:

Sigma SLR lenses on sale until 1/29: up to $200 off
Sigma mirrorless lenses on sale until 1/29: up to $250 off

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Cosina is rumored to announce three new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z and Leica M cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2023

Later this month Cosina is rumored to announce three new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount and Leica M-mount:

Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z (see E-mount version)
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1 Aspherical for Nikon Z (see M-mount version)
Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC VM + Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM for Leica M-mount

It is interesting to note that the Z-mount version of the NOKTON 50mm f/1 will be announced before the E-mount.

Check out the new Voigtlander lens rebates:

The Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale for the first time (up to $150 off)

Cosina has been very active recently, announcing mainly new lenses for Nikon Z and Leica M:

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Officially announced: Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2023

The previously rumored Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount is now officially announced:

Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Koch | Calumet | Erhardt | WEX
Hands-on reports at Explora and West42
First look
Technical specifications
MTF charts
Sample photos
Product listing
Press release
Key features:
- Lens construction of 27 elements in 19 groups (2 FLD and 3 SLD)
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motors, compatible with high-speed autofocus
- Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
- Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
- Newly designed “OS2” Optical Stabilizer function: 7 stops at the wide end and 6 stops at the telephoto end
- Rotary zooming using the zoom ring, and zooming grasping the end of the lens
- Minimum focusing distance at 60mm is 45cm, with a 1:2.4 maximum magnification at 200mm
- Three AFL buttons for easy customization and operate in any orientation
- Weighs 5.5 pounds
Related videos:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2023

Beware of scammers trying to sell Leitz Cine lenses from a fake domain name

The new Profoto Connect Pro remote for Leica cameras is now in stock

The best SD memory cards for the Leica M11 camera

MonsterAdapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens adapter firmware update v03 released

New Novoflex Accessories For GFX

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Interview with Panasonic executives

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2023

Here is the recap of a recent interview with Panasonic executives:

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DxO released 1,693 new Optics Modules for Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Fujifilm X-T5, Sony A7R V cameras and Sigma/Tokina lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 11, 2023

DxO released 1,693 new Optics Modules, providing corrections for the latest Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Fujifilm X-T5, Sony A7R V cameras, and a selection of Sigma lenses – here is the full list: