In addition to the new Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera (Adorama, B&H), Panasonic announced also five new L-mount lenses (four f/1.8 primes and a telephoto zoom): Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 Panasonic Lumix S 35mm f/1.8 Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 (release date: November 2020) Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 The Panasonic L-mount […]
The Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera is now officially announced. I already posted the press release, camera specifications, main features, and specs recap. Pre-orders are now open at: US: Adorama, B&H UK: Park Cameras, WEX Germany: Calumet If you preorder the S5 at B&H, you will get a FREE Sigma 45mm f/2.8 lens with a mail-in rebate. Additional S5 coverage: Panasonic […]
Reportedly, a document leaked in Japan indicating that a new small Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 mirrorless camera will be announced soon. The S5 is expected to be a smaller version of the current S1 model. There was no mention of a new GH6 camera. The document was later removed:
PhotoTrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane, Director of Panasonic Imaging Business Division – here is a quick recap:
Panasonic released an updated L-mount lens roadmap for 2020/21 (see previous roadmaps here and here). There are six new lenses added and one lens is actually removed (100mm f/2.8 macro):
Recap of the Dpreview’s interview with Panasonic:
The Sigma full-frame mirrorless L-mount camera with Foveon sensor is now officially delayed indefinitely. The camera was already delayed once last year. In a statement, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki said that they cannot “say for certain when the full-frame Foveon X3 sensor will be put into mass production”. It seems that Sigma is starting the development […]
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lens for L-mount will be officially released later this month (pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H). Additional information:
This rumor is coming from the Chinese forum Xitek, so take it with a grain of salt:
Today Sigma announced the shipment schedule for their new 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lenses for L-mount:
The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for L-mount and E-Mount is now officially announced. For pricing and availability check B&H Photo (not available at the time of post). Sample photos are available here. Additional information can be found here:
Panasonic officially launched two new L-Mount interchangeable lenses for the Lumix S series full-frame mirrorless camera: Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm f/4 lens (pre-order: Adorama, B&H) Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens (pre-order: Adorama, B&H) Additional information:
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