Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens:
Technical specifications and press release:
Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 6 with several improvements and bug fixes (Native Apple M1 support, improved model downloads and quality boost, and lots of usability and stability fixes).
You can use coupon code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs product for an extra 15% off.
Also: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is now 25% off (until 4/15).
Here is what’s new in Gigapixel AI version 6:
A few days ago Venus Optics posted a new teaser for their upcoming Laowa anamorphic lenses. Here are the first pictures of the Laowa 27mm T2.8, 35mm T2.4, and 50mm T2.4 anamorphic lenses – they will weigh only 3xxg each and will be available on Kickstarter soon (check Venus Optics website for updates):
The graph shows the price for cameras going up while the production is going down
Nikkei published an article suggesting that the camera market is showing signs of recovery with the support of high-end professional and instant cameras. Here is the recap from Digicameinfo:
Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0.
For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT):
Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:
The new silver version of the TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens is now available for order at the official TTartisan online store, Adorama, and B&H Photo for $98 (international shipping is available) – this lens was previously available only in black color/finish:
Additional information:
Here is some additional information on the previously rumored 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount from 7artisans:
Today Leica announced a new robust, limited-edition version of the Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH lens in matte black finish with a special paint that is extremely scratch-resistant:
The interesting part is that the price is $4,495 – $500 cheaper than the regular 28mm Summicron version – here are both lenses side-by-side:
