The leaked Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 lens is definitely not for Nikon Z, Canon R or L-mounts as reported by some websites. Nokishita claims that the lens is for surveillance, but I personally think Zeiss will start a new line of lenses specifically designed for drones just like Venus Optics did a few weeks ago. Stay tuned for additional information.
Canon celebrates 16th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market:
The B&H exclusive Panasonic Lumix S photo and studio demo event will start in a few minutes.
Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI 4.0 – this is a major software upgrade to their machine-learning enlargement software solution. Existing customers can update for free by launching the product. For new users, Topaz is offering a $20 off discount until April 1st. Here are some results with the new algorithm:
Shoten officially released CFD-NZ and LM-NZ EX Nikon Z-mount adapters
What should Nikon put in their next flagship DSLR camera – the D6?
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones announced with Leica Quad Camera System
Using a Leica TL lens on the Panasonic S1R full-frame mirrorless camera
Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 “Your Mark” limited edition camera now available for pre-order
The US price of the new Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount is $699 and pre-orders are now open at Adorama. For comparison, the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens is priced at $1,798.
Additional information on the 85mm f/1.4 AF FE lens can be found here.
A list of all upcoming/rumored Samyang lenses can be found here.
The current Sony lens rebates are set to expire at the end of this week.
The previously rumored Sony RX0 II camera is now officially announced (check pricing and availability at Adorama & B&H):
Yesterday I was first to report (check timestamp) that Panasonic will announce a new mirrorless camera and today the first pictures already leaked online:
Update – this new MFT camera appears (obviously) to be a replacement for the current Panasonic G85 model (G90 maybe?).
As previously reported, Sony just released the new firmware update 5.0 for the Sony α9 mirrorless camera. You can download the firmware update here.
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