Sony to announce three new lenses next week


A quick update on my last blog post about the upcoming new Sony G lenses – my expectations of f/2.8 were “almost” accurate. The three new lenses that will be announced next week are (via Nokishita):

  • Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G
  • Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G
  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G
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The latest Canon rumors: EOS R5c, new RF mount CINE lenses, firmware updates


The latest Canon rumors:

  • Canon EOS R5c (cinema version of the current EOS R5) confirmed to be announced later this year
  • New Canon Cinema lenses are also coming in 2021, including the first RF mount CINE lenses
  • Firmware updates for the Canon EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III to be released with new features

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Capture One will support the Lossless Compression format for the new Sony Alpha 1 camera


Starting April 2021, Capture One will support the Lossless Compression format for the new Sony Alpha 1 camera. They also added a unique camera profile tailored to the Sony Alpha 1: the “ProStandard Profile” where “colors and details look more amazing than ever“.


All other Capture One ProStandard profiles were updated as well – see the full list of supported cameras.

Capture One 21 version 14.1 released

Deal of the day: the latest/new version of Capture One 21 is now $100 off


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This is the Sigma fp L camera (with updated pricing)


Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount with an interesting external EVF-11 design (the official announcement t is on March 23):

Update: the price of the Sigma fp L camera will be $2,499, the fp L EVF kit will be $2,999, and the EVF-11 will be $ 699.

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Panasonic Lumix S1H, S1, S1R, S5 and BGH1 firmware updates released


The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1H, S1, S1R, S5, and BGH1 firmware updates are now officially released:

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Sony to announce three new compact G lenses: FE 24mm, FE 40mm, and FE 50mm


Sony will announce three new compact G lenses according to Nokishita:

  • Sony FE 24mm
  • Sony FE 40mm
  • Sony FE 50mm

The apertures of the new lenses were not provided, but since the lenses were labeled as “compact”, I expect them all to be f/2.8.

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The latest rebates and savings

Here are the latest rebates for the US market:







Get 30% off DxO products
Get 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
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Get $100 off Capture One 21
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The Sigma fp L camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced on March 23


The Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced on March 23 in an online event called “Sigma Stage Online”. In addition to the previously reported accessories, there will be also a new AC adapter UAC-21 and USB cable SUC-41. The Japanese price of the Sigma fp L camera with the EVF-11 viewfinder should be 75,000 yen + tax (via Nokishita).

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Adobe released new versions of Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic

Adobe March 2021 Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic versions were released today:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom CC trial is available on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

For Adobe alternatives, check the latest products from Topaz Labs, SkylumCapture OneDxOFranzis, and ON1.

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What else is new? (Leica edition)

A batch of “like new” Leica M9 M9-P cameras with new sensors listed for sale at KEH (*UPDATED*)

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens will be released on March 25th

Not an April Fools’ Day joke: Leica price increase coming to the US on April 1, 2021

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