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First Leica SL2-S Specifications have been leaked on the web. The new Leica SL2-S camera is rumored to cost $4,895, $1,100 cheaper than the current Leica SL2. It will be a “small” version of the SL2 with a 24MP CMOS sensor.
The official announcement is expected by the end of the month. Here are the first specifications of the upcoming Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera: Continue reading “First Leica SL2-S Specifications Leaked, Price to be $4,895”
Leica has announced the new Q2 Monochrom, a full-frame compact camera with a dedicated black and white sensor. Monochrome version of the 47.3mp Leica Q2 features a newly developed full-frame 47.3 megapixel monochrome sensor, 4K video mode, fast 28mm F1.7 Summilux prime lens, precise autofocus and 3.68mp OLED viewfinder technology.
The camera has one-button cropping to 35, 50 and 75mm, with a drop in resolution with as you go. For those who want the unique look of black and white video, the Q2 Monochrom can capture both DCI and UHD 4K at up to 30p. The Q2 Monochrom is available now for $5995 at Adorama | B&H.
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Meyer Optik Gorlitz has unveiled the full-frame Trioplan 50mm f2.8 II, a versatile lens with special “soap bubble” bokeh. The developer claims, the lens has been redesigned from the ground up: a new mechanical design based on the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 II now offers photographers excellent controllability with a 50mm focal length.
Trioplan 50mm is manufactured for the most common modern camera mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Fuji X, Sony E, Pentax K, M42, Micro Four Thirds, Leica M, and Leica L. Additionally, the 50 mm lens also features a movable front element, independent of the focusing action, which increases the maximum magnification to 1:4 for working with nearby subjects as close as 9.8″ away.
Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f2.8 II Lens for Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Leica L mount is now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com for $899. Continue reading “Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f2.8 II Lens for Fuji X, Sony E, M43, and Leica L”
Venus Optics released their new Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D Lens for several mirrorless mounts.
The new super compact Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL lens is now available for Leica M, Leica L, Sony FE, Nikon Z, and Canon RF mounts.
The new Venus Optics Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D Lens is now in stock at Venus Optics, first 100 pre-orders will get a 100mm Magnetic Filter Holder System (Value: $149) for FREE. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.
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The new Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens is now available for pre-order at major US stores. The US price is $699 and available for Sony E, Leica L, Nikon Z and Leica M mounts.
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Sony E: $699 at B&H, Adorama.
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Nikon Z: $699 at B&H, Adorama.
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Leica L: $699 at B&H, Adorama.
From B&H: Continue reading “Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens now Available for Pre-order”
Venus Optics released their new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for several mirrorless mounts.
The new super compact Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens is now available for Sony E, Leica L, Nikon Z and Leica M mounts.
Price of the lens is between $699 – $799 and pre-orders are available at Adorama and B&HPhoto. Continue reading “New Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL Lens for Mirrorless Cameras”
Available in Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts, the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Lens from Venus Optics is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. The US price of the lens is $799.
The Widest Rectilinear lens for Full Frame cameras.
Designed for full frame cameras, the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is currently the world’s widest rectilinear lens. The remarkable 135° angle of view allows you to capture landscape images with ease and realise formerly impossible shots. The lens includes 2 aspherical elements and 2 extra-low dispersion elements to suppress chromatic aberrations and distortion to the minimum. Despite the one-of-a-kind perspective, the lens itself is super compact (2.4″ / 6cm long) and weigh only 12.3 oz. / 350 g. It also features an extremely close focusing distance of 4.72″ / 12cm
Richard Wong released his Laowa 9mm f/5.6mm review and man is it wide. Below is a summary of his review: Continue reading “Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Lens Price, Specs and Availability”
Here are the first specs and images of the upcoming Leica M10-R camera. According to latest rumors, Leica will soon announce a new Leica M10-R camera. Official announcement is expected on July 16th.
The Leica M10 Monochrom is the first black-and-white camera of the Leica M-system The new sensor has lowered the base ISO from 320 to 160, and Leica also claims an improvement in dynamic range. The camera works with all Leica M-Bayonet mount lenses, and features an ISO range of ISO160 to ISO100,000.
There will be two available colors: black and silver. The new M10-R will feature 4089MP sensor and the price will stand at $8,295. Continue reading “Leica M10-R Specs & Images, Coming on July 16”
Leica Camera has released a new firmware version 2.0 for Leica SL2 mirrorless camera (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon). Version 2.0 includes a new Multishot feature that creates 187MP high-resolution photos.
The Leica SL2 is a L-mount full-frame mirrorless camera for professional stills photographers and videographers. It comes several significant updates and design changes when compared with the original Leica SL.
Here is the full list of improvements and bugfixes in firmware update 2.0: Continue reading “Leica SL2 Firmware Update Version 2.0 Released”
Sigma launched the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras as well as the new Sigma USB Dock UD-11 which is designed for L-Mount and Canon EF-M mount.
The 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses are identical to their Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount and Micro Four Thirds predecessors, and are currently available to pre-order for $450 (Adorama, B&H), $340 (Adorama, B&H) and $480 (Adorama, B&H), respectively, with a July 10 shipping date.
Sigma’s new USB Dock UD-11 models use a USB Type-C connection and are available for Sigma L-mount and Canon EF-M mount mirrorless lenses. As with Sigma’s other docks, the UD-11 models makes it possible to update firmware and customize settings on Sigma lenses with these mounts.
These EF-M and L-Mount docks are also available to pre-order starting today for $59 (Adorama, B&H) with an expected shipping date of July 10. Continue reading “Sigma 16mm, 30mm and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses and USB Dock UD-11 for L-Mount and Canon EF-M”
