Don’t expect the Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor to come anytime soon

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2020


In a recent interview with Imaging Resource, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki reported that they still don’t know when they will release their new Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology (the last report was that the Foveon camera was delayed indefinitely):

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Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens now available for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2020


The Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens from Zhong Yi Optics is now also available for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts (the Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 already exists for other mounts). The new lens is now listed for sale on eBay. Here are the lens specifications and some sample photos:

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New Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2020


The previously rumored Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. US pricing is not yet available (check Adorama and B&H). Additional information can be found here.

Via LeicaRumors

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Venus Optics announced their Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens for full frame mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2020



Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D full-frame mirrorless lens for Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE, Nikon Z, and Canon RF mounts (the RF version will be coming later this year). The price of the lens is $549. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store and international shipping is available (Adorama and B&H will start taking pre-orders later). Orders placed today from the official online store will starts shipping in late September. Additional information on the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D lens (specifications, MFT chart, lens design diagram, sample photos, press release) can be found here.

Via NikonRumors

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Ending soon: 25% off Capture One, 30% off DxO NIK Collection and other photo editing deals

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2020


The latest photo editing deals:

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Report: shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2020


Nikkei published new data on the shipments of interchangeable and mirrorless cameras in 2019:

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What else is new: Sigma lenses for L-mount APS-C cameras and the latest Fuji news

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2020

Sigma will probably develop brand new lenses for Leica L-mount APS-C cameras

And several Fuji updates:

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Sony is exiting from Brazil: all camera sales and manufacturing will be suspended next year

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2020


Sony officially announced that they are exiting from the Brazilian market. All camera sales and manufacturing will be suspended next year. Here is the translation:

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More pictures of the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) leaked online

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2020


More pictures of the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) leaked online (see development announcement, the official release is expected next week):

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Tamron will extend factories closure because of decreased demand caused by coronavirus

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2020


Tamron Japan announced that it will extend the closure of some of its factories until the end of the year because of decreased global demand caused by the coronavirus. Back in July, the company issued an apology about 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens shortages due to high demand…

Here is the Google translation of the press release:

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