→ HandeVision IBERIT mirrorless lenses now in stock.
→ New lens rebates for Tamron and Sigma announced.
→ ON1 Effects 10.5 now available as a free download.
→ Lomography started a new project on Kickstarter: The Neptune Convertible Art Lens System.
→ A new set of rumored Nikon D820 DSLR camera specifications.
Adorama is running a weekend sale on the Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS manual focus lens for mirrorless cameras: the regular price is $399.95, the sale price is $289 including free shipping and 2% back in rewards:
This deal is valid till Expires 05/07/2017.
Here are the lens specifications:
If you remember a while back I reported that B&H found some new old stock of the Fuji GF670 medium format film rangefinder folding camera in a warehouse. The camera is now in stock:
The Fuji GF670 was discontinued back in 2014.
In a recent interview with Cameta Camera, a Sony representative made some pretty bold claims:
Here is the video:
A few other details from the interview:
Last week Venus Optics officially released their Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras – currently the widest f/2 rectilinear MFT lens. Additional information after the break:
→ Macphun deal: Luminar editor for Mac + 1 month of KelbyOne membership + 12 portrait presets from Scott Kelby for $69 (total value of $99). This offer is valid until Wednesday, May 3rd. Pricing as low as s $49 for Macphun users or $59 for non-Macphun users when you use coupon code PHOTORUMORS.
→ First price drop ($50) on the Fujifilm X-T20 camera: B&H | Adorama | Amazon.
Fujifilm Canada sent out letters to dealers informing them that a new price increase will take place on May 1st (check the current prices at Amazon.ca). Here is a copy of the letter found in the Fujifilm GFX Owners Facebook group:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest report with data from March 2017: in general, the numbers for the first three months of 2017 are better than 2015. For the Interchangeable Lens Digital Still Cameras category, the numbers are even better than 2016 (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015 click for larger view):
