Photo Rumors

Amazon deals: 15% cashback on all Sony cameras and lenses, $5 off any $15 book

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2016

Amazon is offering 15% cash back on all Sony cameras with the Amazon Prime Store credit card.

Amazon also offers $5 off any $15 physical book order with promo code GIFTBOOK.

Read the fine print on both deals for additional details.

New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens coming next?

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

A reader sent me the above pictures of what appears to be a new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens. The Chinese company Yongnuo already has several full frame prime DSLR lenses for Nikon and Canon mount, including a 50mm f/1.8 and two upcoming, not-yet-announced 85mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2 lenses.

Yongnuo lenses are also available for sale at B&H.

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Sony a99 II camera tested at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

DxOMark published their test results for the Sony a99 II SLT camera ($3,198), here is their conclusion (Nikon D800, D810 and Pentax K-1 scored better):

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Deal of the day: Adobe Creative Cloud savings

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

Adobe Creative Cloud photography plan 12 months subscription is now on sale for $88.95 (reg. price: $119.95, savings: $31). This deal is valid for the next 24 hours.

Adobe also offers some Creative Cloud savings on their website.

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Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera announced

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

The rumored Fuji X-A10 mirrorless camera is now officially announced:

Press release
Pre-orders: B&H | Adorama

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Big Sigma lens price increase coming to Europe

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2016

Most (if not all) Sigma lenses sold in Europe will go up in price between 9% and 28% on January 1, 2017. The list above shows the old and new dealer pricing for some lenses (check the retail EU prices for Sigma lenses at Amazon.de and Amazon.fr).

RRS will also have a 5-10% price increase on tripods and heads effective January 1st, 2017.

Via NikonRumors

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The new Fuji X100F camera rumored to be announced in February

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2016

Fuji current X100T is now $200 off

The new Fuji X100F camera is rumored to be announced at the CP+ show in Japan (February 2017) most likely together with the X-T20 (recently two new Fuji cameras were registered in China). I expect both the Fuji X100F and Fuji X-T20 to have the new 24MP X-Trans CMOS III sensor found in the X-Pro2 ($1,549) and X-T2 ($1,799). The X100F will keep the same 23mm f/2 lens and could also get the combo shutter/ISO dial and joystick from the X-Pro2 (pictures bellow) and will probably use the same battery as the X100T:

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Cyber Monday deals

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2016

Many of the Black Friday offers I already reported here and here are still valid for Cyber Monday today (check also the Nikon and Leica specific posts). Here are some additional deals that were just introduced:

Cyber Monday deals at B&H
Cyber Monday deals at Adorama
Cyber Monday deals at Amazon
Rokinon Xeen one day sale: $700 off
Lexar 128GB Professional 1000x UHS-II SDXC memory card: $10 off
Lytro Illum camera: now $249

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New: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 50mm f/0,95 Nocturnus II full frame lens for Sony E mount

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2016

After several successful Kickstarter projects Meyer-Optik Gorlitz lenses are now listed at B&H with US pricing:

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 2,9/50 Trioplan lens: $1,499.00
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 lens: $1,599.00
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 lens: $1,999.00
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 2,8/100 Trioplan lens: $1,599.00
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 2,8/100 Trioplan Limited Titan lens: $1,999.00

The above versions are available in Pentax, Canon, Nikon, Fuji X, Sony E, MFT, Leica M, M42 and Leica TL mounts.

In addition, there is also a new, not-yet-announced Meyer-Optik Gorlitz 0,95/50 Nocturnus II full frame lens for Sony E-mount priced at $2,999 (picture above). This lens is not yet officially announced on the company’s website.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz already has a Nocturnus 36mm f/0,95 lens for APS-C sensors.

Update: the lens is now officially announced, here are the technical specs:

Focal length: 50 mmLight intensityf0.95-f22Optical design10 elements in 7 groupsAperture Blades15 with special
Light intensity: f0.95-f22Optical design10 elements in 7 groupsAperture Blades15 with special
Optical design: 10 elements in 7 groupsAperture Blades15 with special
Aperture Blades: 15 with special anti reflex coatingMinimum focusing distance0,5 mFilter diameter67 mmAngle of view45°Weightca. 680g
Minimum focusing distance: 0,5 mFilter diameter67 mmAngle of view45°Weightca. 680g
Filter diameter: 67 mmAngle of view45°Weightca. 680g
Angle of view: 45°Weightca. 680g
Weight: ca. 680g

Via Leica Rumors

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Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera now shipping

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2016

The Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera is already shipping. Check pricing and availability at Adorama for the US and Fotohanskeuzekamp for EU. The first sample pictures taken with the camera can be found here.