New Meyer Optik APO Makro 105mm f/2.7 lens coming soon to Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018



Meyer Optik will soon start a Kickstarter funding campaign for another retro lens remake: APO Makro 105mm f/2.7. The price is expected to be $2,999 but you can expect discounts for the first orders. Shipping is scheduled for May 1, 2019. Here are the technical specifications:

Update: the funding campaign is now live on Kickstarter

  • Focal length: 105mm Aperture: f2.7-f22
  • Mounts: Fuji G , Hasselblad X1D, Canon, Fuji X, Leica M, Nikon, Sony E
  • Angle of view: 12,5°, (22° medium format)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1,1m Filter diameter: 52mm
  • Optical design: 6 Elemente in 5 Baugruppen
  • Aperture blades: 52mm, 15, steel, special anti reflex coating
  • Weight: ~ 350g
  • Rangefinder Coupling: not supported

Sample photo taken with a prototype of the new Meyer Optik APO Makro 105mm f/2.7 lens:

Additional information:

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Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR lens and Fujifilm GFX 50R camera rumored to be announced earlier than expected

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018


FujiAddict reported yesterday that the previously rumored Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR lens (pictured above) will be announced on April 12th.

The new Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format camera may also be announced earlier than expected (in early summer). The camera was initially rumored for Photokina in September. Here is what to expect from the GFX 50R:

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Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount additional info

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018


As previously reported, today Tokina announced additional information on their new FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full frame lens for Sony E-mount. The official release date in Japan is Friday, April 20, 2018. The actual shipping date for the rest of the world is June 1st.
The suggested retail price in Japan is 138,000 yen excluding tax (around $1,200 – $1,300). Check the US pricing at B&H (not available at the time of this post).

MTF chart, lens design, detailed specifications, accessories and more:

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Remember the boring Olympus PEN E-PL9 camera with 16MP, no EVF, IS and 4k? It’s now available in North America

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018



The Olympus PEN E-PL9 mirrorless camera was initially announced in February and today it finally got introduced in North America. The specs are the same (check pricing and availability at Amazon, Adorama or B&H):

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Upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018


Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses:

Via LeicaRumors

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Ricoh GR II and Pentax K-3 replacements are coming

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018


In an interview with Dpreiew, Ricoh executives confirmed that Ricoh GR II and Pentax K-3 replacements are coming without providing a timeline.

The new GR model is rumored to be announced in September (most likely it will not be called “GR”).

The company has no plans to release another camera like the mirrorless Pentax K-01.

Their medium format strategy (Pentax 645z) has not changed.

Source: Dpreview, via PentaxRumors

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2018 NAB show news and updates

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018

Nikon at the 2018 NAB show *UPDATE: NOW LIVE*

NAB 2018: FUJINON SPEAKER SERIES

Smallest and Lightest 4K HDR Lens and New MK Series Accessories

Nisi Cine Lenses Coming Soon?

Sony Electronics NAB Conference Starting Sunday at 6:00 PM EST Follow Live at SonyAddict

Visit Panasonic at NAB 2018

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The new Z CAM E2 Cinematic Micro Four Thirds camera leaked online prior to announcement

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018


The new Z CAM E2 Cinematic Micro Four Thirds camera (replacement of the Z CAM E1 model) leaked online prior to the official announcement at the 2018 NAB show next week. The website is no longer available, but you can still access it with Google cache here. The camera specifications are:

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Dpreview: “successor to the LX100 is probably on the way” (Panasonic LX200?)

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2018

In the latest Dpreview interview with Panasonic (see recap) the LX100 camera replacement came in one of the questions:

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The new Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount rumored to be released on April 6th

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2018



The sale of the new Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens for full-frame Sony E-mount is expected to start on April 6th according to Nokishita. Look for the US pricing of the lens at B&H (not available at the time of this post).

Here are the Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF lens specifications (this new lens is the second version and comes with AF, the previous $699 model was only MF):

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