Photo Rumors

ON1 officially announced Photo RAW version 2023.1 (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). The official release will be later in February. This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve the overall photo editing experience:

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

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

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

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Koch | Calumet | WEX
Additional information
Press release
Product listings: 35mm | 50mm
Main specifications:
- Lightweight : 13 oz / 400 grams
- Compact: only 3.25 inches / 83 mm in length
- E67 Filter Size
- Fully weather and dust sealed
- AquaDura lens coatings
- Three aspherical elements
- All metal barrel construction
- Made in Portugal

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

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2023

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

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2023

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

Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | WEX UK
Hands-on reports: 42West | Explora
Technical specifications
Press release

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

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2023

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

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS R50, Canon EOS R8, Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM| 16 Comments

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

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2023

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):

Press release and additional information
Related videos and hands-on pictures
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S vs. Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM specifications comparison
Hands-on review + samples at West 42 & Explora
Pre-orders links:

Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lens	Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens
Adorama B&H Amazon Paul’s Photo Service Photo Koch Erhardt Calumet WEX Camera Canada	Adorama B&H Amazon Paul’s Photo Service Photo Koch Erhardt Calumet WEX Camera Canada

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Ricoh camera business has been profitable for 3 consecutive quarters

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2023

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: