Tag Archives: L-Mount Alliance

Astrodesign and Samyang have joined the L-mount alliance

Astrodesign and Samyang have joined the L-mount alliance – this brings the total number of members in the alliance to seven (Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, DJI, Astrodesign, and Samyang): Addition informtion is avaiulable here:

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Blackmagic is rumored to announce a new L-mount cinema camera

There is talk online that Blackmagic will announce a new L-mount cinema camera. Blackmagic is not yet a member of the L-mount alliance – the official members as of today are Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Leitz, and DJI. Blackmagic currently offers several cinema cameras in different mounts.

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You don’t see this often: Panasonic Japan drops the prices of five S lenses for L-mount

Panasonic Japan announced a price reduction on five zoom S lenses for L-mount. In the US the same lenses currently have a $200-$300 instant savings: Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f/4 Lens Panasonic lumix S Pro 24-70mm f/2.8 lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS lens […]

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2023 updated Panasonic L-mount lens roadmap

Here is the updated 2023 Panasonic L-mount lens roadmap (the previous version can be found here) that includes two new lenses – one prime lens (105mm?) and one zoom lens (24-200mm or 28-300mm?):

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Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023

Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023 during the CP+ show in Japan. The Mark II model will replace the current Panasonic Lumix S5 version that was officially announced in September 2020: Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless full-frame camera with L-mount officially announced

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The latest Leica L-mount rumors

Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors from LeicaRumors:

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New DJI and Zhiyun gimbals announced, DJI joins the L-Mount Alliance

The previously rumored RS3 and RS3 Pro gimbals are now officially announced together with a new DJI Transmission. The PRO version features Automated Axis Locks, Extended Carbon Fiber Axis Arms, and LiDAR Focusing: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo Hands-on report Product pages: RS3 | RS3 Pro Press release   Additional details:

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Panasonic released an updated L-mount lens roadmap

Panasonic released an updated L-mount lens roadmap (see all current Panasonic L-mount lenses):

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Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH joined the L-Mount Alliance

Today the manufacturer of high-end cinema lenses Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH (part of Leica Camera) joined the L-Mount Alliance. A list of movies shot with Leitz lenses can be found here. Additional information:

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The new Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount will be announced next week

The previously rumored Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens for L-mount (obviously this is not an MFT lens as some websites reported) will be officially announced next week – here are the details:

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New leaks and rumors for the Leica VARIO-ELMARIT SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount

Here the rumored details and the first leaked pictures of the Leica VARIO-ELMARIT SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens for L-mount (via LeicaRumors): The Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens will be a part of a new “economy line” from Leica (not sure for the exact name of the new product line) The official announcement should […]

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Leica will announce a new VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (L-mount)

Leica will soon announce a new VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH according to Nokishita. The current Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens is often criticized because of its variable aperture. I also expect to see a new/updated Leica SL lens roadmap (see previous SL roadmaps here). Via LeicaRunors 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15 20% off […]

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