Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 full frame lens with Sony E-mount announced

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Zeiss announced a new Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 full frame lens with Sony E-mount. The price is $1,499 (pre-order link). Shipping starts in December 2015. The first review of the new lens can be found here. Technical data for the Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 lens:

Focal length21 mm
Aperture rangef/2.8 – f/22
Lens elements/groups11 / 9
Focusing range0.25 m (9.84”) – infinity
Working distance0.16 m (6.30”) – infinity
Image field** (diag. / horiz. / vert.)91° / 81° / 59°
Object field at minimum working distance**281 mm x 187 mm (11.06 x 7.36“)
Image ratio at MOD1 : 7.81
Rotation angle of focus ring (inf – MOD)90°
Filter threadM52 x 0.75
Diameter (max.)62.1 mm (2.44“)
Diameter of the focusing ring62.1 mm (2.44“)
Length (without lens caps)72.0 mm (2.83“)
Length (with lens caps)85 mm (3.35“)
Weight394 g (13.54 oz)
Camera mountsE-mount

Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lens design and MTF charts:

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Canon PowerShot G9 X camera also listed online

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The Canon PowerShot G9 X camera was also listed at Canon US online store (page now removed but still available cashed). The price of the camera is $529.99 and will be available in silver and black. Additional information:

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Canon PowerShot G5 X camera listed online

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The Canon PowerShot G5 X camera is now listed at the Canon US online store (price: $799, SKU: 0510C001):

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Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera listed online

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The Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera is currently listed at the Canon US online store:

Update: check out also the Canon PowerShot G5 X camera.

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What else is new?

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→ The new MindShift Gear Backlight 16L outdoor photo backpack is now available for sale.

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→ Check out this new compact robotic photography platform for panoramas and timelapse.

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→ The Tamron tripod mount ring (model A011TL) for the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens is scheduled to start shipping on October 15 (press release). The US pricing is still not announced. Tamron also announced a new lens case (model LA011).

DJI announced the Osmo – a new handheld camera and gimbal system (priced at $649).

 

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Coming soon: Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Loxia, Zeiss 28mm f/1.4 Otus, Fuji XF 35mm f/2 R lenses

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Some new Zeiss and Fuji lenses are rumored to be announced before the PhotoPlus Expo in NYC (October 21-24):

  • Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Loxia FE lens to be announced on October 12th (Distagon design like the new Milvus 21mm, 11 elements in 9 groups, will ship in December)
  • Zeiss 28mm f/1.4 Otus lens to be announced on October 14th
  • Fuji XF 35mm f/2 R lens to be announced on October 21st (there is also a chance of a new 1.4x teleconverter)
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New Sony DSC-QX30U lens camera registered at Novocert

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The Russian official government agency Novocert has a filing for a new Sony DSC-QX30U lens camera that should be slightly different than the existing DSC-QX30 model (not sure what the U stands for).

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New Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 lens and other Meyer Optik Görlitz updates

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Meyer Optik Görlitz contacted me to inform me about a new lens, the progress on their Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 and a note on whether their products are just rebranded Chinese lenses. First, their new lens – it’s a Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 lens designed for MFT, Sony E and Fuji X mounts. The price is €1,999 (around $2,270):

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 lens technical information:

  • Light intensity & focal length: f0,95; 35 mm
  • Optical design: 10 elements in 7 assembly units
  • Number of aperture blades: 10
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0,3 m
  • Angle of view: 46° (APS-C)
  • Weight: 680g
  • Optimized for APS-C sensors

Meyer Optik Görlitz Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 lens characteristics:

  • Exceptional light intensity
  • Ideal for low-key situations and shooting with available light
  • Minimal chromatic aberration
  • Well-balanced bokeh
  • Near-silent aperture and focus adjustment
  • Also ideal for video use
  • Precise, high-quality workmanship

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More pictures of the Canon Powershot G5 X and complete list of products to be announced for PhotoPlus

Some additional pictures of the upcoming Canon Powershot G5 X camera (click for larger view) and a full list of Canon products to be announced for the PhotoPlus show in NYC (October 21-24):

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Full list of upcoming Canon products:

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.2.1 / 6.2.1 released with fixes for the import and crash bugs

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Adobe released Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.2.1 / 6.2.1. The new version will provide a performance fix related to Import and also fixes crashing bugs identified in the previous release.

Update #1: several readers reported issues also with the new Lightroom CC 2015.2.1 / 6.2.1 version (see the comments section).

Update #2Adobe officially apologized for the failed Lightroom 6.2 update.

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