Deal of the day: 15% off everything on eBay (coupon code included)

By PR admin | Published: June 29, 2018


Today only: 15% off everything on eBay with coupon code PERFECTDAY (min. $25 purchase, max. $100 discount. See the details here.

Via PhotogDeals

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Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens additional coverage (SEL400F28GM)

By PR admin | Published: June 29, 2018


Some additional coverage of the new Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens that was announced two days ago:

Pre-orders are now open – Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park Camera (UK) | WEX (UK).

Sony 400mm f/2.8 FE vs Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR comparison:

Sony 400mm f/2.8 FE

  • Weight: 6.4 lb / 2.90 kg
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.25 x 14.25″ / 15.88 x 36.20 cm
  • Minimal Focus Distance: 8.86′ / 2.70 m

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II

  • Weight: 8.47 lb / 3.85 kg
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.42 x 13.50″ / 16.3 x 34.3 cm
  • Minimal: 8.86′ / 2.7 m

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

  • Weight: 8.38 lb / 3.8 kg
  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.28 x 14.09″ / 15.95 x 35.8 cm
  • Minimal Focus Distance: 8.53′ / 2.6 m

Hands-on video previews:

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HD Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens announced, HD Pentax DA 11-18mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens delayed, updated roadmaps

By PR admin | Published: June 28, 2018


The HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at:

Ther MTF charts and the full press release can be found here.

The technical specifications are available here.

The HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens is now officially delayed until 2019.

The updated Pentax lens roadmaps can be found here.

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Exclusive deal of the day: get an additional $40 off this already discounted aluminum tripod

By PR admin | Published: June 28, 2018



You can get an additional $40 off this already discounted aluminum tripod by Vanguard with coupon code “NRTRIPODS” (final price: $129):

Original price:

This offer will end on June 30th.

For more photography related deals follow @PhotogDeals on Twitter and Facebook

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 28, 2018

HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens now listed on US website

HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens specifications and pricing leaked online

New: Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Leica L-mount

New Lexar XQD cards will be available at the end of third quarter

Relations Between Fujifilm and Xerox Are Breaking Down

FUJIFILM X-A5, X-A3, And X-A20 Firmware Updates Released

Sony a9 Firmware 3.00 Released

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New memory card standard announced: SD Express (up to 128TB capacity and 985 MB/s maximum data transfer rate)

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2018

The SD Association announced a new memory card standard called SD Express with memory card capacity up to 128TB and 985 MB/s maximum data transfer rate:

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Sony released their FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM)

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2018

Sony finally released their new FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM). The lens was originally announced in October last year. The US price of the lens will be $12,000 (€12,000 in Europe). For comparison, the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 lens is $800 cheaper at 11,196.95, the Canon 400mm f/2.8 is $10,000 ($2,000 cheaper). The optional drop-in circular polarising filter for the Sony 400mm lens (model VF-DCPL1) will be another €480. Shipping will start in September. Sample photos from the new lens can be found here.

Additional information:

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Less than 24 hours left: Skylum Luminar 2018 giveaway

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018



I have two Luminar 2018 software licenses to give away. Here is how to enter the giveaway (direct link):

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The winner will be announced on PhotoRumors.com on or around July 9th. This giveaway is open to everyone and it is not restricted to US residents. The giveaway is void where prohibited by law.

Use coupon code PHOTORUMORS for $10 off Luminar 2018
You can download a free trial here

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New: ProMaster 170SL Speedlight for Sony

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018


The ProMaster 170SL Speedlight now also offers full TTL compatibility for Sony’s multi-interface hot shoe (in addition to Canon and Nikon). The price of the flash is $189.95.

Additional information:

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New Sony 32MP APS-C IMX342LQA sensor leaked online, it will not be used in the rumored Sony a6700 camera

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018


The brochure for a new Sony sensor leaked on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. As SonyAddict points out, the new APS-C sensor looks legitimate, but probably it’s designed for industrial applications only. The chances for Sony to use this sensor in their rumored a6700 camera are slim.

Here are the details on the new sensor:

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