Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens pictures leaked online, official announcement coming soon

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2019



Pictures of the previously rumored Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens leaked online:

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The new Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 manual focus full-frame lens from Zenit is rumored to be announced on March 15th

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2019


Some Russian websites report that the new Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 manual focus full-frame lens from Zenit will be announced on March 15th. The new lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsky plant by Shvabe Holding. Here is some additional information (updated):

  • The lens has 9 elements in 8 groups
  • The angle of view in full frame is 46°
  • Minimum focusing distance: 70cm
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Multi-layer coating
  • Weight: 900 g
  • 14 aperture diaphragms
  • Double row of L-shaped aperture blades
  • The lens has been in development since 2015
  • The price is rumored to be around $500
  • Mount: Sony E (other mounts could follow)

Additional pictures:

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Ricoh GR III additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2019




Ricoh GR III additional coverage:

Rioch GR III pre-orders: Adorama B&H Amazon WEX Park Camera

Like the new Ricoh GR III Facebook page
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Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens sample photos

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2019



Venus Optics released a few sample photos from their upcoming Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens:

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Olympus Russia claims that rumors about exiting the camera market are “not true”, confirms that the company is under a major transformation in an effort to continue as a global medical company

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2019


Olympus Russia is trying to set the record straight by claiming on Facebook that the report from Business Journal Japan about Olympus being forced to exit the digital camera market is "not true"...  The entire post is not very convincing, because the first sentence right after the "not true" part states that "Currently, Olympus is undergoing a comprehensive transformation program to continue its development as a global medical company"...

I don't know if that report from Japan is true or not, but I am pretty sure that Olympus Russia also doesn't have a clue what is going on in the boardroom of Olympus headquarter in Japan. Does anyone really expect anything else besides denial even if the rumors turn out to be correct?

Here is the full post from Olympus Russia:

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Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras to start shipping on April 4th, pre-order now and get a free battery and grip

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2019


The new Panasonic S1 and S1R mirrorless full-frame cameras will start shipping on April 4th. Panasonic also has a new offer: if you pre-order now, you can get a free Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 battery and Panasonic DMW-BGS1 battery grip ($435.98 value). See the details at Adorama and B&H:


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Canon rumored to announce an RF 135mm f/1.4 lens and a new 70MP+ EOS R mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2019


Canon is rumored to announce a new RF 135mm f/1.4 lens and a new high-resolution EOS R mirrorless camera (more than 70MP). Canon also has several new SKUs for new instant cameras that should be announced soon.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2019


The latest recap on what's new:

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