New Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens for Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica M-mounts announced

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2021


Today Zhong Yi Optics announced a new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens for Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica M-mounts. The retail price is $649 for Leica M mount, and $599 for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony FE mounts. Orders can be placed at the official Zhong Yi Optics website that also offers international shipping. Sample photos can be found here.

The lens is a copy/based on the $13,695 Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH.

TTartisan already has a similar 90mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount (see the sample photos).

Additional information on the new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens can be found here:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2021



The previously rumored Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced. The new lens is available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts. The price is $499 and pre-orders are now open at the official Venus Optics online store that offers international shipping  (Adorama and B&H always list new Laowa lenses a few weeks later). Sample photos can be found here.

Additional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens:

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Cyber Monday photo deals

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2021


Most of the Black Friday deals are also available for Cyber Monday:

      
      
   
      
      
      
      
      
      

Cameras

Lenses

Stores

Software

Accessories

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Samyang announced new XEEN Anamorphic and Meister titanium full-frame prime lenses

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2021


Samyang/Rokinon announced new XEEN Anamorphic and Meister titanium full-frame prime lenses for Canon EF, PL, and Sony E mounts (Xeen Meister:
35mm T3.1 | 50mm T1.3 | 85mm T1.3, Xeen Anamorphic: 50mm T2.3):

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Here is the new Venus Optics Laowa 85mm F5.6 Macro 2:1 full-frame mirrorless macro lens for E, Z, R, and M mounts

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2021




Here are some leaked pictures of the upcoming Laowa 85mm f/5.6 macro mirrorless lens for E, Z, R, and M mounts from Venus Optics:

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The new red Viltrox limited edition 23/33/56mm XF lenses for Fuji are now available

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2021


The new red Viltrox limited edition 23/33/56mm XF lenses for Fuji mirrorless cameras are now available at:

For Black Friday Viltrox is offering up to 15% off on their products:


Rollei is now selling Viltrox lenses in Germany.

Additional pictures of the red Viltrox limited edition XF lenses:

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Ricoh is talking about Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome and Astro cameras, Astro trackers, and more

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2021

 
 
Today Ricoh held several online events in Japan where they talked about possible future Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras, Astro cameras, Astro trackers, and more – see the details at Pentax Rumors:

Pentax Day & J limited events: Pentax K-3 Mark III MONOCHROME and ASTRO cameras, astro tracker, and more

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Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa 85mm macro mirrorless lens for E, Z, R, and M mounts

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2021


Next week Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa 85mm macro mirrorless lens for E, Z, R, and M mounts – here is a leaked picture of the upcoming lens:


Update – the lens is expected to be officially announced tomorrow:


Check out the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from Venus Optics:

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Digital camera popularity is growing in China

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2021


From Nikkei’s article “Digital camera popularity revival“:

The rapid growth of livestreaming in China has led to the revival of digital cameras. In recent years, it has been pushed by smartphones with improved camera functions, but since the texture of the products introduced in live commerce and the facial expressions of the explainers influence sales, the number of cases where cameras are used for shooting has expanded, and demand has increased this year. It is said that it increased by about 20% compared to the previous year.

“The supply has not caught up with the special demand for cameras in China.” Toshiyuki Ishii, Executive Vice President of Canon China, confesses. Due to the stagnation of international logistics due to the corona stagnation, there is a shortage of goods, and the transaction price in the Chinese market remains higher than the list price.

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The UNLEASHED 22 Timelapse, Long Exposure, Remote, and Geotagging Kickstarter project is ending in 2 days

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2021




The Unleashed Bluetooth module project’s funding is ending in 3 days on Kickstarter. The Unleashed Bluetooth module can be helpful for time-lapses, long exposures, remote control, and geotagging:

“The Unleashed is the swiss army knife of camera accessories: It’s tiny, but packed with features. So much more than just a camera remote, it unleashes the full potential of your camera with expert level timelapse features, long exposure capabilities, geotagging and more – in a tiny Bluetooth module and an intuitive app that simply works.”

Here are the Unleashed Bluetooth module features:

  • Remote triggering for tripod shots and family photos
  • Video recording, even with multiple cameras
  • Changing settings from our app, without touching the camera
  • Direct in-camera geotagging
  • Long exposures, perfectly timed up to 4.5 hours
  • Timelapses made easy, even advanced “holy grail” day-to-night transitions
  • HDR bracketing (Unlocked stretch goal!)
  • Focus bracketing (Unlocked stretch goal!)
  • Gallery with high-resolution photo review
  • Photo sharing, right from our app

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foolography/unleashed-22?ref=5y29rj

Compatible cameras:

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