The previously rumored Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF full frame DSLR autofocus lens for Canon mount is now officially announced. The US price is $849, in Europe the lens will be €699. Still no word on a Nikon version of the lens.
In the US the lens is available under the Rokinon brand and you can already pre-order one here (shipping starts in February).
Technical specifications, MTF chart and lens design:
TechRadar leaked some more details on the upcoming Panasonic GH5s MFT camera - you can see the Google cached site here:
There is a new project called PONF for a film and digital camera in one and I just received the first pictures of the 3D printed model of the skeleton of the camera. Here are the camera's specifications:
Camera Body
Digital Back
Film Back
Next is some additional information on the PONF multi-back open camera project from one of the founders:
Just announced: new Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL battery-powered monolight with built-in R2 2.4GHz radio remote system (Bowens mount) - Godox AD600 Pro (previously leaked here):
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their November report. The downturn continues - the number of shipped interchangeable lens digital cameras is lower compared to the same month of last year (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here (click for larger view):
Here are the other two graphs:
For a limited time Adorama is selling the Fuji X-E2s mirrorless camera with XF 14mm f/2.8R lens for $849 ( this is $900 or 51% off) including a free grip and camera bag.
Here are the latest rebates on photo gear by manufacturer:
The first press photos of the Panasonic Lumix GH5s camera leaked online - it has the red button and red ring on top as I already reported previously:
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