Photo Rumors

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:

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Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 lens launched on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

Venus Optics officially launching the Laowa 12mm f/2.8, the world’s widest f/2.8 lens with close to zero distortion on Kickstarter:

Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens design and MTF charts:

Sample photos:

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New Canon Wi-Fi adapter W-E1 to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

Canon will soon announce a new Wi-Fi adapter W-E1. Here are the basic specs:

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Another lens patent from Tamron: 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2016

In addition to the 20mm f/2 Di VC USD, Tamron recently also filed a patent for a 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD zoom lens. The patent contains calculations for a 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 DiII VC USD lens as well.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2016

The regular weekly recap from both the rumors and addict websites:

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New Olympus camera with a code name IM002 registered in Taiwan

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2016

A new Olympus camera under the code name “IM002” was already registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency and recently also showed up at the Taiwan Radio Certification Authority (NCC). The IM002 camera will use a new BLH-1 battery and a corresponding BCH-1 battery charger according to the filed documents.