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Samyang introduce 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for full frame DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2016

The next lens from the 2016 Samyang summer lens blockbuster promo is a 20mm wide angle manual focus lens designed for full frame DSLR cameras. The photo version is f/1.8, the cine model is T1.9:

Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC
Samyang 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC

The lens will be compatible with 10 camera mounts: Canon EOS, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, FT and MFT. Check US pricing and availability. The lens key features are:

Ultra Wide Angle in 94.8°
Aspherical Lens
Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics
Circular aperture with 7 blades
Smooth Focus Ring

Technical specifications, MTF charts and full press release:

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Fuji X-A2 camera discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 8, 2016

The Fuji X-A2 mirrorless camera is listed as discontinued at B&H, it’s on backorder at Adorama and is almost sold out at Amazon. The model is also listed as discontinued on the official Fuji website. It will be interesting to see if Fuji will continue this product line.

The Fuji X-A2 camera was announced in January 2015.

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The Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 lens (E-mount) will start shipping on September 7th

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2016

The Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar aspherical lens (E-mount) will start shipping on September 7th.

Check pricing and availability at B&H (not available at the time of this post).

Here are the lens technical specifications:

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Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens (SEL50F14Z) now in stock

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2016

The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens (SEL50F14Z) is now shipping worldwide (currently in stock at B&H and Fotohanskeuzekamp).

Mobile01 recently published their review of the lens with many sample/text images.

Here is the new 1.4/50 lens side by side with the Sony FE 1.4/85 GM:

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony Planar T* FE 50mm /1.4 ZA SEL50F14Z lens| 28 Comments

Panasonic GH3 camera listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2016

The Panasonic GH3 camera is now listed as discontinued, While the GH4 model is still available, a new Panasonic GH5 version is expected to be announced at Photokina in September.

The GH3 was announced back in September, 2012.

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More Fuji photographic film multipacks to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2016

Another Fujifilm announcement on several different photographic film multipacks to be discontinued (single pack will still be available for sale):

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Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2016

As part of the 2016 summer lens blockbuster promo, Samyang announced two new lenses today:

These are manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor and will be available in Sony E, MFT, Fujifilm X and Canon M mounts. Check pricing and availability. The lens key features are:

Bright F1.2 aperture
Aspherical Lens
Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics
Compact and Light
Circular aperture with 9 blades
Smooth Focus Ring

Technical specs, MTF charts, lens design and full press release:

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Deal of the day: Panasonic GX8 + 12-60mm lens + $150 gift card for $997.99

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

New price drop: the Panasonic GX8 camera with 12-60mm lens and a $150 gift card is currently on sale for $997.99 with free shipping (available also in back). The same kit is priced $1,645.98 at B&H.

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is now shipping (see technical details here). Check pricing and availability at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and Fotohanskeuzekamp. More pictures after the break: