The previously rumored/leaked new Zenit Zenitar 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced. US pricing and availability is not yet released (Zenit lenses are sold at the official Zenit US website and at B&H). Here is the translated press release:
Update: This lens has 9 aperture blades, 7 elements in 5 groups, manual focus and manual aperture, and weighs under 240grams. It’s one of the 7 lenses in the 2020 Zenit roadmap.
Fujifilm is rumored to announce a new flash EF-60 and a new commander EF-W1 equipped with radio wave wireless functionality (via Nokishita).
Venus Optics announced six new L-mount lenses:
The new L-mount lenses can be used with the Panasonic S1 series, Sigma FP, and Leica SL/CL/TL cameras. The lenses are available for sale at the Venus Optics online store. Laowa lenses are sold also at Adorama and B&H. Additional information, including the press release, can be found here:
Topaz Labs released a new version 2.1.0 of Sharpen AI with a new auto-detect masking tool that can detect 20 different types of subjects, including people, cars, planes, and various animals. The new “auto-detect mode” capability allows Sharpen AI to select the best processing mode (from the Focus, Stabilize, and Sharpen modes):
“Sharpen AI takes some of the tedious work out of post-processing. With the new “Find Objects” feature in the masking tool, Sharpen AI will automatically detect the subjects in your image for sharpening. It can detect 20 different types of subjects including people, cars, planes, various animals, and more. This feature can be accessed by clicking the “Mask” button to the right in the file list, and then clicking “Find Objects” in the left corner.”
Topaz Labs also launched a new Sharpen AI sale: $59.99 (regularly $79.99). This offer will expire on August 7.
The Utility Bundle, which includes JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI, is also discounted to $195.99 (regularly $249.99).
The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software is also still available for $199.99 ($100 off).
You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.
The complete Sharpen AI 2.1.0 changelog can be found here.
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Zhong Yi Optics released new “Creator” mirrorless lens series for Fujifilm X-mount (check pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H):
Ricoh released additional information on the upcoming Pentax “K-new” flagship APS-C DSLR camera (see the newly released photos above):
