Next week Viltrox will release their new AF 50mm f/1.8 FE full-frame lens for Sony E-mount


Viltrox already posted teasers on social media about their upcoming 50mm AF f/1.8 FE full-frame lens for Sony E-mount that will be officially released next week.

SonyAddict also spotted that the new Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 lenses are already available online (the lenses were announced last year – additional information is available here):

Announced: Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony E-mount

Check the official Viltrox website for additional information.

Here are three sample photos posted by Viltrox of the new Viltrox AF 50/1.8 FE lens attached to the Sony a7 III camera:

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Reminder: Canon still has to announce their EOS R1 flagship camera


After the Nikon Z9 announcement this week I saw several comparisons between the Nikon Z9 and the Canon EOS R3 cameras and while I do think the new Z9 is the top of the line Nikon flagship, I believe Canon is not done yet and they still have to release their “real” EOS R1 flagship camera next year.

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Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO lens

Olympus 20mm F1.4 PRO Lens on OM-D E-M5 III

Olympus 20mm f/1.4 PRO lens on OM-D E-M5 III

Here are the leaked specifications I just received for the upcoming Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO lens (the lens was added to the Olympus roadmap last year):

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Panasonic unveiled a new 35MP organic CMOS Super35 sensor *UPDATED*


Panasonic unveiled a new 35MP organic CMOS Super35 sensor:

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What else is new?

The Leica IIIf wooden replica camera is back in stock

Ricoh GR IIIx firmware update version 1.01 released

Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 1.21 released

HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens shipping date


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Watch the Nikon Z9 camera announcement here live


Watch the Nikon Z9 camera announcement here live:

Pre-order options:

Nikon Z9 (US):Nikon Z9 (EU):Nikon Z9 (CA)
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo
Calumet (NL)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
WEX (UK)
CameraCanada
Nikkor 100-400mm:Nikkor Z 24-120mm:Nikon FTZ II:
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Park Cameras
WEX
Calumet
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Park Cameras
WEX
Calumet
Adorama
B&H
Park Cameras
WEX
Calumet

Given the current global part shortage and shipping issues,  I expect the Nikon z9 to be out of stock for a long time. Make sure you place a pre-order early even if you are still not sure if you need one – you can always cancel the pre-order later.

For additional Nikon Z9 coverage check NikonRumors.com:

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Nikon Z9 price, specs, and photos leaked online

 
Nikon Z9 price, specs, and photos leaked .online:

Nikon Z9 price in Germany: €5,999 (VAT included)

Nikon Z9 detailed specifications leaked

More leaks: Nikon Z9 camera, Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses press photos

For additional Nikon Z9 coverage check NikonRumors.com.

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First glimpse of the upcoming OM System (Olympus) high-end flagship mirrorless camera


As I mentioned in my previous post, today we saw a quick glimpse of what I think is the upcoming OM System (Olympus) high-end flagship mirrorless camera – here are a few screenshots:

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Do not expect the Panasonic GH6 camera this year


Just Like Olympus, Panasonic did not release any new information on the upcoming GH6 camera – they just updated their Japanese and global websites to reflect the LUMIX 20th anniversary. Here is the only paragraph from their presentation referring to the Panasonic GH6 camera:

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Olympus cameras are now called OM System cameras


The Olympus “Announcement Event” teaser was for… a simple name change and a new website (omsystem.com). Olympus cameras are now called OM System cameras. That was all for today. No word on the new high-end/flagship camera except a quick teaser in the second video at the 8:48 mark:

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