Photo Rumors

The first reviews of the new 37.4MP Zeiss ZX1 full-frame fixed lens camera are already out

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2020

The first reviews of the new 37.4MP Zeiss ZX1 full-frame fixed lens camera are already out (the ZX1 is now in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo):

7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2020

The previously rumored 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order ($200) at the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping included. The lens has a really low profile – almost like a lens cap and similar to the Leica 28mm f/5.6 Summaron:

Update# – the lens is now also available on Amazon:

Amazon US (discount code: 10KHE2W7 for 10% off)
Amazon UK (discount code: LBIIQ5N4 for 10% off)
Amazon DE (discount code: LBIIQ5N4 for 10% off)
Amazon FR (discount code: LBIIQ5N4 for 10% off)
Amazon CA (price reduced: 15 C$)

Update #2: the lens is not rangefinder coupled and does not have DOF scale.

Here are the details on the new 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens:

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First Capture One 21 savings: up to $40 off on bundle purchases (plus other holiday photo editing deals)

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2020

New customers can now save up to $40 on the recently released Capture One 21 (bundle purchases) with promo code HOLIDAYSTYLES. The products included in this offer are:

Capture One Pro 21 perpetual license + Ultimate Styles collection
Capture One Pro 21 annual prepaid subscription + Ultimate Styles collection
Capture One 21 brand versions (Fujifilm/Sony/Nikon) perpetual license + Professional Styles kit
Capture One 21 brand versions (Fujifilm/Sony/Nikon) 21 annual prepaid subscription + Professional Styles kit

Several other deals on photo editing software are still ongoing (most offers are set to expire at the end of the month):

All Topaz Labs products are 30% off, including bundles, and upgrades – use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.

All DxO software products are still up to 30% off (Nik Collection 3, DxO PhotoLab 4, DxO FilmPack 5, DxO ViewPoint 3) including purchases and upgrades.

There is a new Luminar AI holiday bundle, you can also get $10 off the new Skylum Luminar AI with coupon code PHOTORUMORS.

Posted in Deals| Tagged Capture One Pro 21, DxO Nik Collection coupon code, Nik Collection 3 by DxO, Skylum Luminar AI, Topaz Labs, Topaz Labs coupon code| Leave a comment

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2020

Now available for sale: Light Lens Lab 2/35mm 8 Element V2LC lens for Leica M-mount

Fringer NF-FX Nikon to X-Mount Auto Focus Adapter Released

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Phase One 80/2.8 blue ring mark II lens review

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2020

Mini-review of the new Phase One SK 80/2.8 BR Mark II lens compared to the original SK 80/2.8 BR lens by onasj:

Posted in Phase One| Tagged Guest posts, onasj, Phase One Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8 LS AF Mark II lens| Leave a comment

How to turn any camera into a webcam for less than $13, no app needed

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2020

Here is a guest post from long time reader Duncan Dimanche on how to turn any camera into a webcam for $13, no app needed

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Alice Camera by Photogram joins the Micro Four Thirds system standard group

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2020

The new British company Alice Camera (previously covered here) has joined the Micro Four Thirds system standard group. Alice Camera is trying to succeed where many others have failed (DxO, Olympus, Yongnuo, Canon, Sony) – developing a camera that attaches to your smartphone:

Here is the full press release:

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Zenit to announce 7 new lenses in 2021

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2020

In case you missed the last part of the press release I published yesterday – Zenit is expected to announce 7 new lenses in different mounts in 2021 (click on each lens for more details):

Posted in Zenit| Tagged Zenit Selena 58mm f/1.9 lens, Zenit Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount, zenitar, Zenitar 2.8/21 lens| 2 Comments

Venus Optics announced Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2020

As I already reported, today Venus Optics announced their new Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens. Sample photos can be found here and here. The new lens is now available for pre-orders at the Laowa online store with free international shipping (direct link). Here is the press release:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.0 C&D-Dreamer MFT lens| 1 Comment

TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens announced, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2020

The previously rumored TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lens for Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, and MFT is now officially announced (see technical specifications). This is the second APS-C mirrorless lens from TTartisan after the 35mm f/1.4 lens (they also have a 17mm f/1.4 coming next). You can order the lens directly from the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.