The silver Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 lens will be released on May 23rd

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2019


The silver Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens will be released on May 23rd. The black version has been already available and in stock for a few months now.

Check pricing and availability at: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon

Via FujiAddict

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Sony’s head of marketing in Russia: Sony a7s III not released “because all of the technology needed isn’t ready yet”

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2019


In a recent interview Sony’s head of marketing in Russia Andrey Kurganov provided some hints at why the a7s III mirrorless camera is still not released:

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Skylum Luminar version 3.1 released with a new Accent AI 2.0 filter

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2019


As previously reported, Luminar’s latest version 3.1 adds Accent AI 2.0 plus additional improvements:

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New lenses: Viltrox 85mm f/1.8, DZ Optics 10mm f/2, Kamlan 50mm f/1.1

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2019


The new Viltrox PFU RBMH 85mm f/1.8 STM mirrorless lenses are now officially released.


New DZ Optics 10mm f/2 MFT lens leaked online (paeg now removed but still availabl ein Google cache).


In addition to the 10mm f/2, DZ Optics also has a new 5mm f/2.8 MFT fisheye lens with 130⁰ AOV – the website that lens was also removed (thanks jojo).


The new Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 II lens will be launched on Kickstarter in May.

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2019

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon (Model A043) is now officially announced (pre-orders are open at B&H Photo). Additional information can be found here:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2019

Leica’s official statement on the Tiananmen video

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark: “it comes close to some of the best and most expensive lenses currently available”

Fujifilm X-T3 Firmware 3.00 Update

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Canon Q1 2019 financial results are out: “significant decline in sales and profits”

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2019


Canon published their Q1/2019 financial results:

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Nikon/Canon officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2019


The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens (1.4/100) is now officially announced:

  • Mount: ZE (for Canon EF), ZF.2 (for Nikon F)
  • Lens constitution: 11 groups 14 pieces
  • Minimum shooting distance: 1.0 m
  • APO Sonnar lens design
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 8.6
  • Filter diameter: 86 mm
  • Maximum diameter: 100.7 mm
  • Focus ring diameter: 90.0 mm
  • Total length (including the lens cap): ZE: 152.3 mm ZF. 2: 150.1 mm
  • Total length (excluding the lens cap): ZE: 128.8 mm ZF. 2: 126.5 mm
  • Weight: ZE: 1405g ZF. 2: 1336g
  • Sample photos can be downloaded here
  • US Price of the lens will be $4,990
  • Check pre-orders at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

Technical specifications:

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New ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in May

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2019


A new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in mid-May – it will be a free update to all owners of Photo RAW 2019 (you can also get a 30-day trial version). Here are the details:

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The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR space lens could be available for sale to the public

By PR admin | Published: April 23, 2019


The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR lens was specifically designed for the SatRevolution project with the satellite Światowid – it can survive space radiation, UV rays and -50 to 150 degrees (-58 to 302 Fahrenheit). Irix confirmed to me that they are currently testing and evaluating some solutions in order to get this lens available for sale to the public. Stay tuned for additional info.

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