Coming next: the first Samyang autofocus mirrorless lens for Fujifilm X-mount


After the new 24-70mm f/2.8 FE lens, next week (on October 26th, Samyang will announce their first autofocus mirrorless lens for Fujifilm X-mount.  The speculations/rumors online are for a new Samyang 12mm f/2 AF lens for X-mount. Then, on November 4th, Samyang will announce another full-frame AF lens (maybe for Nikon Z-mount?):

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First pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab “Zeiss Hologon” 15mm f/8 replica lens


Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab “Zeiss Hologon” 15mm f/8 replica lens:

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What else is new? (Leica edition)

Omnar 26mm f/6 rangefinder lens for Leica M-mount (CN26-6) officially announced

The new Voigtlander HELIAR Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock

Leica digest #83

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Tokina announces three new APS-C mirrorless lenses for Sony E-mount: 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4


The previously rumored three new APS-C mirrorless lenses for Sony E-mount are now officially announced:

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The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order



The new Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo.

Previous coverage of the Monster Adapter LA-KE1 can be found here:

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Sony A7 IV camera, HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM flashes officially announced


The previously rumored Sony A7 IV camera and HVL-F60RM2 + HVL-F46RM flashes are now officially announced:

Main Sony a7 IV specifications and related videos:

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Released: Capture One 14.4.1, DxO PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6, new Luminar Neo features


Capture One 21 version is now available with added support for Windows 11 and some new cameras and lenses (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off Capture One products):

Cameras

  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • Panasonic GH5 II

Lenses

  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
  • Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
  • Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A (L-mount)
  • Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A (Sony E)
  • Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | C (L-mount)
  • Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | C (Sony E)
  • Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | A (L-mount)
  • Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | A (Sony E)
  • Phase One RS 150mm MKIII Aerial
  • Phase One Industrial – Schneider Kreuznach RS 80mm-Ar


DxO released Photo Lab 5 (free trial):

  • Enhanced Local Adjustments and a More Powerful PhotoLibrary
  • This new version also introduces a new DeepPRIME denoising tool that is up to 4 times faster than previous iterations as well as support for Fujifilm X-Trans sensors (beta)
  • U Point technology: New pointer — Control Lines — and improved sensitivity settings
  • A PhotoLibrary packed with metadata and keyword management features
  • Support for more equipment


DxO also released FilmPack 6 (free trial):

  • Accurately Rendering the Soul of Analog Photography
  • DxO FilmPack reproduces the grain and colors of legendary analog films as closely as possible thanks
    to an exclusive calibration process perfected in its laboratories. The software recreates the hues,
    saturation, contrast, and grain of 84 authentic analog films, including the famous Kodak Tri-X 400,
    Polaroid 690, Ilford HPS, and Fujifilm Superia.
  • DxO FilmPack 6 provides users with a true journey through time, offering an introduction to the
    history of analog photography from its creation to the present day.
  • New legendary film renderings
  • A wide range of creative effects
  • Comprehensive eight-channel HSL settings and fully customizable split toning


All other DxO products are currently 30% off.


Skylum revealed more features of the upcoming Luminar Neo:

  • Dust Removal AI: Lens or sensor let you down? Automatically remove evidence of lens and sensor dust from your photos.
  • Line Removal AI: Line Removal AI gives you perfect pictures with zero effort. Remove unwanted powerlines from skies and put more focus on your subjects just in one click.
  • Overlays: Luminar Neo includes built-in overlays and object libraries which allow artists to start creating layered compositions right out of the box.
  • Luminar Share: Luminar Share allows you to easily transfer photos edited in Luminar Neo from desktop to mobile and share them to your social channels quickly and easily.


Luminar Neo pricing for new buyers:

Luminar Neo pricing for existing Luminar or Aurora users:

Related videos:

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The latest Nikon Z9 rumors

There is a newly leaked picture of the upcoming Nikon Z9 camera:


The third Nikon Z9 teaser was also released today (previous Z9 teasers can be found here, see also the new Z9 commentary):

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The HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens is now available for pre-order


The new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens that was announced last week is now available for pre-order (the lens cap is sold separately):

Previous coverage of the new HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens can be found here:

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Announced: DJI Ronin 4D cinema camera with a built-in gimbal and LIDAR focusing



The previously rumored/leaked DJI Ronin 4D cinema camera with a built-in gimbal and LIDAR focusing is now officially announced:

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