Update on the Yongnuo YN450M mirrorless interchangeable lens Android camera with MFT mount and sensor

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2020


Here is an update (in the form of a review) on the Yongnuo YN450M mirrorless interchangeable lens Android-based camera with Micro Four Thirds sensor and mount that is already available for sale in China – the short version is “don’t buy it”:

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ZY Optics released new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for Canon EF mount

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2020


Zhong Yi Optics officially announced the previously reported Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for Canon EF mount:

  • Canon EF Format
  • World’s only f/0.95 lens for DSLR cameras
  • Full Frame Compatible
  • Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • Manual Focus Design
  • De-Clicked Aperture Ring
  • Depth of Field and Distance Scales
  • Eleven-Blade Diaphragm
  • Price: $799 (in the US Zhong Yi Optics lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, eBay, B&H, and Aliexpress)
  • Press release and sample photos:

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New Olympus interviews raise more questions than answers

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2020


Olympus is attempting damage control by giving several interviews to different online outlets, but after reading through all of them, I am still left with more questions than answers. Here are a few quotes:

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The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens is now available in Canon M, Fuji X, Sony E, MFT, Nikon 1 and Z mounts

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2020


The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C manual focus mirrorless lens that was announced last year for Sony E-mount is now also available for several other mirrorless mounts (check pricing and availability at Amazon and B&H):

  • Canon EF-M
  • Fujifilm X
  • MFT
  • Nikon 1
  • Nikon Z
  • Sony E

Additional information on the new Meike 35mm f/1.4 lens:

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Several Fujifilm X-E3 configurations listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2020


Several Fujifilm X-E3 camera configurations are already listed as “discontinued” or “no longer available”:

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New: Pergear 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye APS-C mirrorless lens for $129

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2020


Pergear announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye manual focus APS-C lens that is available for Nikon, Sony, Fuji, MFT, and Canon mirrorless mounts. The price is $129. The lens specifications are:

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Tokina announced a new SZX 400mm f/8 super tele reflex MF lens

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2020



Tokina announced a new SZX 400mm f/8 super-tele reflex MF lens with T-mount that allows this lens to be attached to any camera by using mount adapters (see this article on reflex lenses):

For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. Additional information on the new Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 super tele reflex MF lens:

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens details

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2020


I already reported on the rumored Olympus products with the US pricing and the detailed Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera specification. Here is some additional information on the upcoming Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens:

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Nikon announcement next week: Nikon Z5, Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens, Z 1.4x & 2.0x teleconverters

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2020


Next week, on July 21st, Nikon will announce several new products:

Here are the updated Nikon Z5 specifications:

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Blackmagic announced a new URSA Mini Pro 80MP Super35 camera with 12K RAW 60fps video for under $10k

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2020


Today Blackmagic announced a new URSA Mini Pro 80MP Super35 camera with 12K RAW 60fps video priced under $10k. You can watch the full video presentation here. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Here are the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K camera key features:

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