Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lens (SEL50F14GM)


Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 50mm f/1.4 GM (SEL50F14GM) lens according to Digicame-info.

Sony already has several 50mm lenses (50mm f/1.2 GM, 50mm f/1.8, 50mm f/2.5 G, 50mm f/2.8 Macro, 50mm f/1.4 ZA, 50mm f/1.8 OSS). The new FE 50mm f/1.4 GM will be a smaller/lighter and cheaper option to the existing Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM which is priced at $2,000.

The official announcement will most likely be at the CP+ show in February.

Sigma is also rumored to announce a new 50mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens:

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Topaz Video AI version 3.1 released (now $50 off)


Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.1. Here are some of the changes from the previous version 3.0.12: faster processing for all models New AI model for Motion Deblur (Themis) Faster preview playback Chronos, Chronos Fast, and Full Frame Stabilization uses TensorRT models on NVIDIA machines Noise and Grain settings are same as v2.6 All filters and environment variables have been renamed.


Topaz Video AI is currently $50 off until the end of the month:


The Topaz Image Quality Bundle is also currently on sale:

With the new Themis AI you can get sharper videos and reduce motion blur caused by panning, rotation, or zoom:

The new Themis AI model also pairs well with the Stabilization model to reduce camera shake and jerkiness:

Additional Topaz Video AI information:

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Tokina launched the trio of SZ PRO Reflex 300mm f/7.1, 600mm f/8, and 900mm f/11 MF CF compact super-telephoto APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mount


Tokina officially launched the trio of SZ PRO Reflex 300mm f/7.1, 600mm f/8, and 900mm f/11 MF CF compact super-telephoto APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mount. Shipping will start on February 3rd. The full press release can be found here. Pre-orders should be open soon at Adorama and B&H.


Additional information on the new lenses can be found here:

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What else is new?

Profoto Wireless Transmitter Connect Pro for Leica SL

The new Really Right Stuff L-plate and grip for Leica M11 cameras is now in stock

The new and updated Kamerakraft LM10GRIP V2 grip for Leica M10 cameras is now in stock

Tamron 28-100mm F2.8, 35-150mm F2-2.8, and 35-150mm F2.8 Patents Found

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Sigma is rumored to announce a new 50mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens


Sigma is rumored to announce a new 50mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens. Here are the leaked specifications:

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Sony announced the development of a new 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens


In addition to the 20-70mm f/4, today Sony also announced the development of a new FE 300mm f/2.8 G Master OSS lens that will be released in 2024. Sony currently has the 600mm f/4 and the 400mm f/2.8 G Master lenses.

The full press release of the announcement can be found here:

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Deal of the day: the Panasonic Lumix S1H camera is now $1,000 off (open box)


The Panasonic Lumix S1H camera is now $1,000 off (open box):


Additional information on the Panasonic Lumix S1H cine camera can be found here:

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Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens (SEL2070G) officially announced



The previously rumored Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens (SEL2070G) is now officially announced:



Key features of the Sony 20-70mm lens:

  • 20-70mm range at a fixed f/4 aperture
  • 488g/17.2oz, and just four inches tall
  • 60% increase in autofocus speed compared to the 24-70mm
  • 9-blade circular aperture for soft bokeh
  • Reduced focus breathing, and reduced focus and axis shift while zooming
  • Active Mode image stabilization support for stable video footage

Related video:

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The 2023 BCN awards are out


The 2023 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details:

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Cosina announced three new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z and Leica M cameras

The previously rumored three new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z and Leica M cameras are now officially announced – click the links for additional information:

Check out also the new Voigtlander lens rebates,

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