Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM lens officially announced


The previously rumored Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM mirrorless lens is now officially announced (pre-order at Adorama & B&H):

  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 feet/0.85 meters
  • Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
  • One Aspheric and one UD Lens, along with BR optics help to reduce chromatic aberration
  • 12-pin communication system
  • L-Series dust and weather resistant build with fluorine coating
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps minimize lens flare and ghosting

Sample photos can be found here. Next, are the technical specifications and the first hands-on videos:

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The first Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens review is out


Opticallimits published the first review of the new Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens - here is their verdict:

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Rumored Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC VM lens officially announced


The previously rumored Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Two different lens versions will be available: Single Coating (SC) and Multiple Coating (MC). The suggested retail price n Japan is ¥75,000 (excluding tax) or around $670 (the price of the old version is $629). The LH-6 lens hood is sold separately. Shipping will start in June 2019. US pricing is not yet announced (check Adorama and B&H).

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R camera tested at DxOMark


DxOMark published their test results for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R camera:

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B&H will pay the sales tax for you (#Payboo)


B&H figured a way to pay back your sales tax - see the details on this page:

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More leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM full-frame mirrorless lens

A few more new leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM full-frame mirrorless lens (to be officially released this month):

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You can now pre-order the new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens from Venus Optics


Venus Optics mentioned on their Facebook page that the new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens will be officially released this week (you can already pre-order the lens here - ordering directly from Venus Optics is the fastest way to get the lens):

Update - the lens is now available also at Adoramaand B&H.

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The future of SD memory cards


Lensvid published their interview with the chairman of the SD Association Mr. Yosi Pinto who discussed the future of SD memory cards:

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