Tamron announces the launch date of the close-focusing 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens for Sony E-mount (Model F050)

Tamron announced that the new 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050) lens for Sony E-mount will be on sale in the USA on January 30, 2020 for $349 (pre-orders now open at Adorama and B&H).


Now, all three close-focusing prime lenses including the 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) and the 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053) will be on the market (see Adorama and B&H).  Lens features:

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BCNRanking published digital camera awards and latest market share for December (BCNR covers 40% of Japanese retailers)


BCNRanking released their digital camera awards for last year – keep in mind that BCN Ranking is a POS database that collects daily data from approximately 40% of the Japanese electronics retailers and online stores (click for larger view):

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Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/4P announced – the world’s lightest medium format lens


The previously rumored Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/4P medium format mirrorless lens is now officially announced. At 320g and 47mm, this is the world’s lightest medium format lens. The US price is $1,099 (pre-orders open at Adorama and B&H).

  • 36mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • Two aspherical elements
  • Sample photos can be found here

Hasselblad currently has 10 different XCD lenses – see pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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What’s next?


Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the upcoming weeks/months – we should see many new products being announced in February for the 2020 CP+ show in Japan:

Cameras

Lenses

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What else is new? (#Leica)

Confirmed: new Leica M10 Monochrom camera (M10M) to be announced this Friday, January 17

Comparing the TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 lens with the Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 lens

Leica now offers custom leather and engraving retrofit service

New TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon

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Leica M10 Monochrom camera basic specifications



Here are the leaked Leica M10 Monochrom camera basic specifications:

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Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE lens leaked pictures and specifications



More pictures and technical specifications of the previously rumored Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE lens leaked online;

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Sharp Micro Four Thirds 8k camera update


A quick update on the upcoming Sharp Micro Four Thirds 8k camera that was on display at the 2020 CES show:

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New Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera registered in Russia

A new Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera was registered in Russia:


Via Nokishita

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Hasselblad rumored to announce a new XCD 45mm f/4 lens


Hasselblad is rumored to announce a new XCD 45mm f/4 small and lightweight medium format mirrorless lens. Here are the details (click for larger view):

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