What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2017


→ Sigma announced pricing and availability of their new 14mm T2 FF and 135mm T2 FF cine prime lenses: $4,999.00 USD each, shipping will begin late July.


→ New ALPA Macro Switar 5.6/105mm lens announced: this is a high-performance lens for image scales of 1:4 to 4:1 where you can optimize the specific image scale via a ring-operated floating element. The lens can be mounted on the ALPA bellows system or fixed mounts for exact reproduction. See what the lens is capable of in this post.


→ The Light L16 camera is now shipping.

→ New interview with Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki (he likes to read rumors websites 🙂

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Bowens going into liquidation?

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2017


It seems that another brand is going under – Bowens, the manufacturer of photography and video accessories (mainly lighting), reportedly has now gone into liquidation:

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List of the upcoming/rumored new products from Canon

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2017


Here is a list of the upcoming/rumored new products from Canon that will be announced at the end of August:

  • Canon EOS M20 mirrorless camera (replacement for the current EOS M10)
  • Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens
  • Three additional Canon lenses
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List of not yet announced cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2017


Here is an updated list of upcoming cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet announced:

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“Petzval-like” portrait lens to be announced next week by a new German company

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2017


I received this partial image of a new portrait lens that will be officially announced next week. The lens does have some similarities with the Lomography Petzval lens, but I was told that it will be produced by a new German company. The lens body is styled after a vintage brass lens but is actually going to be high-end aluminum with a brass-like oxidization. Inside the lens will have a new modern design and will be available in different mounts, including Nikon F and Leica M. The lens will probably be produced in Wetzlar, Germany.

Stay tuned for additional info. The official announcement should be on Tuesday next week.

Update: the lens is now officially announced.

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You can now try for free the new Macphun Luminar for Windows (beta version)

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2017


The Luminar for Windows Beta is now available for download. Luminar is a new, all-in-one photo editor currently available only for Mac. Key features of the Luminar for Windows public beta version:

  • Adaptive user interface – Exactly matching the Mac version, the software adapts to the skill level and preferences of the photographer.
  • One-click presets – Over 50 pre-defined styles for every photography style.
  • Photo Editing Filters – Over 40 custom filters, each with built-in visual tips and a unique set of easy-to-use controls for correcting, enhancing and stylizing images.
  • RAW file conversion – Support for the latest RAW file libraries.
  • Non-destructive workflow – Edit without fear.
  • Recommended System Requirements – Windows 10, Core i5 2.2 or better, 8GB RAM, 1GB GPU RAM, SSD with 20+GB free space.

UI screenshots:

Press release:

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New product announcements from Leica and Nikon

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2017

Leica TL2 mirrorless camera officially announced

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens officially announced

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2017

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This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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The new Leica TL2 camera: pictures and specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2017



The new Leica TL2 will look very similar to the previous T/TL models. The main upgrade will be the new 24MP APS-C sensor. Here are the rumored specifications:

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Sigma and Tamron may stop releasing Sony A-mounts lenses in the future

By PR admin | Published: July 7, 2017


A reader recently talked to a Sigma rep who unofficially confirmed that Sigma will not produce any Sony A-mounts lenses in the future. B&H currently lists 21 Sigma lenses for Sony A-mount.


I was also told that Tamron may also stop releasing A-mount lenses unless that segment picks up (so far there is no A-mount version for the latest Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens). The SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD G2 could very well be the last Tamron lens for Sony A-mount. B&H currently lists 24 Tamron lenses for Sony A-mount.

Sony announced their last A-mount camera (the 42MP Alpha a99 II) in September 2016.

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