Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for L-mount and E-Mount


The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for L-mount and E-Mount is now officially announced. For pricing and availability check B&H Photo (not available at the time of post). Sample photos are available here. Additional information can be found here:

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Panasonic firmware updates for S Series, GH5, GH5S, and G9 cameras announced


In addition to the two new L-mount lenses, Panasonic also officially announced the previously rumored firmware updates for the S Series, GH5, GH5S, and G9 cameras and you will be able to download them on November 19 from the Lumix Support Site.

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Announced: Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 and Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lenses


Panasonic officially launched two new L-Mount interchangeable lenses for the Lumix S series full-frame mirrorless camera:

  • Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 lens (pre-order: AdoramaB&H)
  • Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens (pre-order: AdoramaB&H)


Additional information:

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The Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera is now officially announced


The Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera is now officially announced. Pre-orders will begin on Tuesday, November 19 at 12:01 am EST at Adorama and B&H.

The full press release is next:

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Leica SL2 camera specifications


The full set of Leica SL2 camera specifications just leaked online hours before the official announcement (more pictures of the SL2 camera can be found here and here):

Update - here is the official Leica SL2 promo video:

Here are some screenshots in case the video gets removed:

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What else is new?

The new Pentax K APS-C DSLR flagship camera is rumored to be announced in the summer of 2020

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Stories #1: The New Sub LCD

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Stories #2: Learning from Film

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Coming soon: new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens

In addition to the Leica SL2, Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4, Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses and new Panasonic firmware update(s), there will be one more product announcement this week (most likely tomorrow) - a new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens:


Via Nokishita


New Peter McKinnon X Nomatic, Shimoda Action X, Pgytech OneMo camera bags:

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Pictures of the upcoming Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm f/4 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses for L-mount


Leaked pictures of the new Panasonic lenses for L-mount that will be announced tomorrow (November 6th):

Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 lens: $1,499.99, shipping in December 2019:

  • Lens construction: 22 elements in 17 groups (including 2 UED lenses and 3 ED lenses)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.95m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.21 times
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 11
  • Filter diameter: 82mm
  • Size: 94.4 x 208.6 mm
  • Weight: 1570 g

Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens: $2,599.99, shipping in January 2020:

  • Lens configuration: 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 1 UHR lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.23 times
  • Filter diameter: 77mm
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Size: 85 x 99.6 mm
  • Weight: 500 g

Additional pictures:

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