Meike will soon announce three new mirrorless lenses: 50mm f/1.7, 25mm f/2 and 25mm T2.2


Meike will soon release three new APS-C mirrorless manual focus lenses that will be available for Sony E, Canon EF-M, Nikon 1, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts:

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Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount will start shipping on February 15th


The new Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount is expected to start shipping on February 15th. The suggested retail price in Japan (excluding tax) is around ¥85,000 or aprox. $750 (official US pricing not yet announced).

The new Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is a re-design of the M-mount version ($629) and is optimized for full-frame E-mount cameras.

Voigtlander already has several different mirrorless lenses or Sony E-mount.

Via Cosina Japan


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New Sony savings/rebates start in the US today


New Sony camera and lens savings just started in the US:


Sony α winter trade-in event: up to $500 trade-in bonus (valid until 3/31, available also at Adorama).


New Sony rebates: up to $900 off with 4% back in rewards.

There are also two new lens deals for DSLR users:

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New DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone rumored to be announced in March

DJI Mavic Pro

The current DJI Mavic Pro

After the Mavic Air ($799), DJI is rumored to announce a new Mavic Pro 2 that will replace the current DJI Mavic Pro model ($1,399). The new drone is expected to be an “upsized” Mavic Air with a new larger camera.

Update - here are some of the rumored DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone specifications:

  • 1″ CMOS sensor with 28mm lens
  • 4820 mAh battery with 35 minute flight time
  • binocular rear sensors

Via DJI ForumCanonRumors

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Olympus E-PL9 camera specifications leaked online

Here are the leaked Olympus E-PL9 camera specifications (announcement is expected in second week of February for the CP+ show):

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What’s next?


After the official announcement of the Panasonic GF10 and Fuji X-A5 cameras, here is an updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

  • Olympus E-PL9 (possible announcement in the second week of February for the CP+ show)

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Sony Image Sensor Business slowdown, Sony’s CEO steps down


→ Analyst predicts Sony Image Sensor Business slowdown


→ Sony Q3 FY2017 report: confirms Sony Image Sensor Business slowdown


→ Kaz Hirai steps down as CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida named as replacement

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What else is new?

Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera officially discontinued

Ricoh Imaging’s financial results Q3 FY2018/03

The latest Nikon patents: 400mm, 500mm and 600mm f/5.6 Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses

A new Leica Q update firmware is in the development phase

Fujifilm Disposable Camera Price Increase and New Packaging

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