Kipon will soon start shipping the latest Mark II version of their Baveyes 0.7x focal reducers (for both FF to APS-C and FF to MFT lines). The new versions are designed for higher resolution cameras and 4k video:
Kipon adapters are sold at Adorama, Amazon and eBay.
A total of 26 different adapters will be updated:
Two new lenses and one new adapter will be announced next week at the CP+ show:
The Samyang 10mm f/3.5 full-frame lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras I reported about last year will be announced soon according to the latest report from Nokishita. This will be one of the upcoming eight new Samyang lenses. The Samyang 10mm f/3.5 lens will be the world’s widest full-frame lens. It will have a zero distortion recti-linear design and glass mold aspherical lens elements.
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I have been reporting for a while that Olympus is rumored to announce a new smaller MFT camera in 2019. Nokishita just confirmed that Olympus recently registered a new camera in Asia under the code name IM015:
Just a few more Ricoh updates from PentaxRumors:
Check out the new Ricoh GR III accessories (see also this post).
Ricoh also announced new Ricoh WG-6, G900, and G900SE cameras.
Samyang posted a teaser on their Facebook page that they will be announcing 8 new lenses – here is a possible list (from left to right):
The Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon is now officially announced. The US price is $699 and pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. Shipping will start on March 15th, 2019. Additional information (technical specifications, lens design, MTF charts and more):
Kipon just informed me that next week (at the CP+ show) they will announce the world’s first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter:
The Ricoh GR III camera is now officially announced. For a more detailed coverage, check PentaxRumors.com (see what’s new and the GR III accessories).
Ricoh GR III pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Park Camera | Amazon (see also the new GR III accessories).
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DC Watch published their interview with Olympus executives on the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera. Here is the recap from 43addict:
