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More leaks of the upcoming Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2023

Here are a few more leaked pictures of the upcoming Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds:

Additional information on the Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds:

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BCN Ranking: interchangeable lens sales share by manufacturer in 2022

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2023

BCN Ranking released their latest interchangeable lens sales data for 2022 (BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report):

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The new Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format mirrorless camera is now in stock for the first time

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2023

The new Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format mirrorless camera is now in stock for the first time at B&H Photo:

Check also availability at: Adorama | WEX | Foto Erhardt | Calumet.

Additional information on the Hasselblad X2D 100C can be found here:

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Lowest price ever: the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera is now 50% off ($3,000 off)

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2023

The 1D X Mark II was priced at $5,999 when announced

For all DSLR diehard fans – the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II camera is now 50% off ($3,000 off):

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR was announced back in 2016:

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Cosina discontinued five Voigtlander lenses for Leica M and Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2023

Cosina announced that it has discontinued the following five Voigtlander lenses:

Discontinued Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount

Voigtlander ULTRON 21mm f/1.8 Aspherical (now $100 off)
Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II Nickel (now $300 off)

The ULTRON 21mm f/1.8 Aspherical was announced back in 2012. The NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 was announced in 2020.

Discontinued Voigtlander SE lenses for Sony E-mount

Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical SE (now $300 off)
Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical SE (now $150 off)
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical SE (now $150 off)

The three SE lenses were announced back in 2020 but I guess they did not sell well because they got discontinued just two years later.

Source: Cosina Japan

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Panasonic is still committed to Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: January 21, 2023

In a recent interview with Dpreview, Yosuke Yamane (Vice President of Panasonic’s Entertainment and Communication business and director of its imaging business unit) confirmed the company’s commitment to the Micro Four Thirds format:

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Rumored Canon RF lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2023

Here is a rumored Canon RF lens roadmap based on previous reports:

Canon TS-R 14mm f/4L
Canon TS-R 24mm f/3.5L
Canon RF 12mm f/1.8L USM
Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L USM
Canon RF 28mm f/1.4L USM
Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM
Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 1.4x
Canon RF 500mm f/4L IS USM
Canon RF 10-24mm f/4L USM
Canon RF 18-45mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

The new Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens is expected to start shipping on January 25th.

What’s next for Canon? (Canon EOS RF mirrorless camera & lens roadmap)

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The latest firmware and software updates from Ricoh, Fuji, and Sony

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2023

The latest firmware and software updates from Ricoh, Fuji, and Sony:

Ricoh GR III v1.70 and GR IIIx v1.20 firmware updates released

Ricoh released Image Sync version 2.1.15

Fujifilm Firmware Bug Fix Released: For X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, X-T30II, and X-T30

Sony FX3 Firmware 2.02 Removes S-Log2

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 IS PRO lens is coming soon

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2023

The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 lens is coming soon – it is already listed at B&H Photo and the latest OM Digital firmware updates confirm it:

“In preparation for the upcoming release of the M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens, OM SYSTEM has released firmware updates for the E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III, E-M5 Mark III, E-M1X, and OM-5 cameras. According to the release notes, the updated firmware optimizes the AF function of the cameras when the M.Zuiko 90mm is attached, suggesting the release of the new lens could be imminent.” (Explora)

Key features from the product listing:

Micro Four Thirds | f/3.5 Max. Aperture
180mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
Telephoto Macro Lens, 2:1 Magnification
Optical Image Stabilization
Dust- and Splashproof Design

“OM SYSTEM is pleased to announce the development of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens, the first high-performance tele-macro lens in the M.Zuiko PRO series, featuring amazing close-up shooting capabilities with 2x maximum image magnification, in-lens image stabilization, as well as Dust-and-Splashproof protection equivalent to IP53 for stress-free shooting in the outdoors.” (product listing)

The M.Zuiko 90mm IS PRO lens development announcement was released last year:

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