Announced: Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens


The previously rumored Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens are now officially announced. I have already posted all specifications and details in previous blog posts. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. A hands-on report on the new E-M10 Mark IV can be found here. The full press releases are available here and here.

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Here is a video of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens


Here is a video review of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens (in French) – the EU price of the lens will be €1,200 including 20% VAT (additional information on the upcoming lens can be found here and here):

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Development of Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens (model A047) announced


Tamron announced the development of the previously rumored, world’s smallest and lightweight telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047).

  • Moisture-resistant construction
  • 67mm filter size
  • The launch is planned for Fall of 2020

Additional information:

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Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (*UPDATED*)


Here are the first leaked pictures and specifications of the previously rumored / upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (the official announcement is on August 6th):

  • 15 elements in 11 groups (including 5 SLD lenses and 1 aspherical lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
  • Maximum shooting magnification 1:8.4
  • 11 diaphragm blades (circular diaphragm)
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimensions: 82.8 x 94.1mm
  • Weight: 630g
  • Stepping motor
  • Dustproof and drip-proof
  • US price: $1,199
  • Additional pictures:

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Are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses?



We had several discussions on the topic in the past: are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses? There is a long and detailed post on ayrn.io investigating this topic:

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Sigma to announce new products on August 6


Sigma will have a new products presentation on August 6th at 14:00 CEST / 08:00 EDT. Some of the expected/rumored new lenses are:

  • Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 FE lens
  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens

You can watch the live event here:

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens leaked online


The upcoming Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount leaked on a Russian website. Here are the details:

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Additional Ricoh GR III camera coverage



 

Additional Ricoh GR III coverage:

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Leaked: Venus Optics to release a new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X MFT lens

Venus Optics is going to release a new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X MFT lens – here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming lens:


Venus Optics already has several MFT lenses in their current offering.

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Leica M10, M10-P, M10-D, Monochrom Typ 246 cameras price drops, Leica M10, M10-D cameras discontinued


There is a new price drop on the Leica M10, M10-P, M10-D, and Monochrom Typ 246 cameras in the US:

In addition, the Leica M10 and Leica M10-D cameras are now officially discontinued. Here’s how the current Leica M10 cameras line-up looks now:

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