Photo Rumors

Zenit announced a new Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2020

Zenit announced the first lens of the Zenitar line with an electronic-controlled diaphragm: Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. The lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsk factory S. A. Zverev (KMZ). The Zenitar 2,8/60 Macro lens has 1:1 magnification scale, the minimum focusing distance is 0.23m. The lens will be sold in Russia, USA, Germany, Italy, and China (in the US Zenit lenses are sold at B&H and zenit.store). Here is the translated press release:

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

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2020

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

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2020

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

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2020

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)

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2020

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?

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2020

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: