Today Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0 with some major improvements like a new AI engine, improved speed, a new “Very Compressed” AI model, and more.
Gigapixel AI is also now on sale until May 7, 2021 ($20 off). See also the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing. You can also get 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.
Here is the changelog for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0:
Last year I raised some concerns that Zeiss has not announced any new lenses since April 2019 when they introduced the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4. Today Zeiss sent us proof of life and announced four new Zeiss Supreme Radiance Prime cinema lenses (some of them already leaked online last year):
Pre-orders are now open at B&H. The full press release can be found here. Here are all currently available Zeiss Supreme Radiance Prime cinema lenses:
The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 super-telephoto reflex MF lens that was announced last year is now also compatible with Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts. The lens comes with T-mount and can be attached to different camera mounts with adapters.
The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens is sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.
Additional information:
Earlier today I received the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art mirrorless lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts:
The previously rumored Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD lenses are now officially announced:
The previously rumored Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E APS-C lens will be officially announced on April 23rd (the full-frame version was already announced):
Some additional information on the upcoming Tamron lenses:
Last year Photokina got “suspended until further notice” and while I am sure the brand “Photokina” will come back in the future in one way or another, it seems that we now already have a replacement: meet Photopia Hamburg or “Festival of Imaging” – a brand new photography show that is supposed to take place in Germany (Hamburg) from September 23-26, 2021. I am not sure how many companies have already signed up for the show, but the 2021 TIPA awards are set to be announced at Photopia (not that anyone cares). The official website does not provide much information and has a lot of empty tabs, but here is a screenshot I found (click for larger view):
Nokishita just confirmed the previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens for E and L mounts (a replacement for the current 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art version). The official announcement should be in the next few days. The US price of the lens will be $899. Here are the details:
