OM Digital Solution: the Micro Four Thirds mount still has the #1 market share in Japan with 21.7%


Similar to last year, OM Digital Solution issued a press release today confirming that Micro Four Thirds still has the #1 market share by lens mount in Japan with 21.7% (based on the number of digital interchangeable lens cameras sold in Japan by lens mount):

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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens is delayed again

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO lens is delayed again… the second time around… because of a large number of customers who ordered the lens… Just another entry for the photo gear wall of shame that has “greatly exceeded” expectations. Here is the translated press release:

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Fujifilm GFX100 vs GFX100S vs Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax 645D vs Leica S size comparison





Fujifilm GFX100 ($9,999) vs GFX100S ($5,999) vs Hasselblad X1D ($5,750) vs Pentax 645 ($4,999) vs Leica S ($17,000) size comparison from FujiAddict:

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Notice: TTartisan and 7artisans lens shipments will be temporary suspended between February 3-20




Because of the Chinese New Year, all TTartisan and 7artisans lens shipments from the Photo Rumors Online Store will be temporary suspended between February 3-20, 2021. All orders placed during that period will be shipped at the end of February. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you are planing to purchase a new lens, make sure your order is placed before February 2nd. The Photo Rumors Online Store offers free worldwide shipping on the most popular TTartisan and 7artisans lenses.




Pictured above is the new TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount released to celebrate the Year of the Ox:

New: red TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 limited edition lens for Leica M-mount to celebrate the Year of the Ox

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Announced: Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH limited edition lens

The previously rumored Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced. The black version ($7,695) is available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H. The limited edition silver version ($16,395) can be purchased only at Leica stores and boutiques. That’s right, the silver version of the same lens is more than twice as expensive as the black version (only 100 silver lenses will be produced, the black version is also limited edition – only 1757 units will be made)… welcome to the world of Leica!

Additional information is available at Leica Rumors.

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Sony now has five registered but not yet released cameras (Sony DID NOT register 5 new cameras today)


Sony now has five registered but not yet released cameras. Sony DID NOT register 5 new cameras today as some clickbait websites reported – three of the models have been already reported last year (see links):

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Topaz Labs released a version 2.4 of DeNoise AI with several new improvements



Topaz Labs released version 2.4 of DeNoise AI with several new improvements (see the full change log here). Topaz Labs also introduced two new saving offers (valid from January 27 – February 12):

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Tomorrow Leica will announce a $16k Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens




Here are the details on the upcoming Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Heritage limited edition lens:

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Major Fujifilm announcement: two new cameras and three lenses

Today Fujifilm announced all of the previously rumored cameras and lenses:



Fujifilm GFX 100S camera and GF 80mm f/1.7 lens (medium format): 42 West | Explora.




Fujifilm X-E4 camera and XF 27mm f/2.8 II + XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lenses (APS-C): 42 West | Explora

Pre-orders are now open at Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras (UK) | Calumet (DE)

A more detailed coverage of the new Fuji products can be found at FujiAddict:

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The new Sony a1 camera is now available for pre-order


The new Sony a1 camera is now available for pre-order:

Join the new Sony A1 Facebook Group.

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