Canon RF 70-135mm f/2L USM Lens to be Announced in Late 2020

Canon is rumored to announce the RF 70-135mm f/2L USM ​​​Lens sometime in late 2020. This RF mount telephoto zoom lens in testing by a very small group of photographers and videographers.

During the Canon EOS R5 development announcement, Canon also announced that there will be a total of 9 RF lenses coming in 2020, including already announced RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens (B&H, Adorama, Amazon) RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens, Extender RF 1.4x, Extender RF 2x. The Canon RF 70-135mm f/2L USM Lens was one of the lenses that is expected for 2020 launch.

Since upcoming Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 will have IBIS, so it make sense that RF 70-135mm f/2L USM lens will not have IS and to save the weight. Continue reading “Canon RF 70-135mm f/2L USM Lens to be Announced in Late 2020”

Two New Grips For Sony A7 & A9 Cameras

Meike has announced a new battery grip with a 100 meter wireless remote control and a metal bracket hand grip both for Sony A7 and A9 cameras.

The Meike MK-A7R IV pro Battery Grip with wireless remote control and the MK-A9 II G metal grip designed to fit Sony A7 IV A7R IV and A9 cameras.  Continue reading “Two New Grips For Sony A7 & A9 Cameras”

Confirmed : Nikon D6 Will Start Shipping From May 21th

Nikon D6 flagship full frame DSLR camera will start shipping from May 21th. In a recent press release from Nikon, first Nikon D6 units will start shipping to customers on May 21.

Previously the flagship DSLR has been delayed due to Coronavirus. The Nikon D6 (Amazon | Adorama | B&HPhoto)  is a professional DSLR designed for sports and action photography. It features a full-frame 20 Megapixel CMOS sensor and Nikon’s most advanced autofocus system, as of February 2020. The AF system has 105 points, all of which are cross-type and use a ‘triple-sensor arrangement’. Nikon claims that the D6 can focus down to -4.5EV. The camera can shoot bursts at up to 14 frames per second with continuous autofocus.

More: Best Lenses for Nikon D6 | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Nikon D6 | Nikon D6 vs Nikon D5 – Comparison

See also Nikon D6 Pre-order, in Stock & Availability Tracker

First Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE Lens Review

Here is the first Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE lens review.  As you know the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E-mount becomes official (check Adorama and B&H).

Looks like Lenstip is the first site tested the Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE lens. Below you can find their conclusion :  Continue reading “First Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE Lens Review”

DJI Matrice 300 Drone Announced

DJI has officailly introduced its “workhorse” inspection drone, the Matrice 300 RTK and the Zenmuse H20.

While the M300 RTK and Zenmuse H20 are both packed with features designed specifically for commercial use-cases, the systems feature a number of groundbreaking technologies and features that will inevitably make their way into more consumer-centric drones. Continue reading “DJI Matrice 300 Drone Announced”

Canon EOS R5 Announcement Scheduled for May 16, 2020 ?

According to a German retailer Foto Hamer, the upcoming Canon EOS R5 full frame mirrorless camera will be officially announced on May 16, 2020. The next EOS R5 passed several Bluetooth wireless certifications worldwide and already listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

We already know that Canon EOS R5 will be the 5D series Equivalent for Mirrorless. The new EOS R5 will be able to record 8K video at 30p with no crop. Check out the details of the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera below : Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Announcement Scheduled for May 16, 2020 ?”

Deal: Olympus PEN-F for $899, PEN E-PL9 w/ 14-42mm for $499

Here are the two Olympus deals that is worth mentioning. One of them is the Olympus PEN-F camera body selling for $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and the other one is Olympus PEN E-PL9 with 14-42mm Lens selling for $499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Featuring sleek lines, precision controls, and the ability to capture amazing street shots, the beautifully-crafted Olympus PEN-F is ideal for street shooters, as a second camera for studio pros, and for anyone who loves vintage design and photography. Boasting an envy inducing look and distinguished build quality, the Olympus PEN E-PL9 delivers the jump in quality and creative control usually seen in much larger offerings – a great travel and walkaround camera and perfect for beginners.

$100 off on Olympus PEN-F body: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$200 off on Olympus PEN E-PL9 with 14-42mm Lens: $499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

See also: Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras.

Fujifilm X-T4 Camera in Stock and Shipping

The Fujifilm X-T4 is the company’s latest high-end photo and video APS-C mirrorless camera. It is now in stock and shipping from major US stores in US. Check availability at (Amazon, B&H, Adorama).

The new Fujifilm X-T4 is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2020. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now.

Fujifilm X-T4 body: $1,699 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

Fujifilm X-T4 with 18-55mm Lens: $2,099 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T4 with 16-80mm Lens: $2,199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-T4 | Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T4

Olympus E-M5 vs E-M5 Mark III – ISO Performance Comparison

Here is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III comparison video covering high-ISO performance of Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is the latest update to the E-M1 Mark II which was released all the way back in 2015. The E-M5 III features a 20mp Four Thirds sensor (CMOS), with 121 phase-detection AF points, the same as the flagship E-M1 Mark II / E-M1X.

Olympus E-M5 III at Amazon, Adorama, B&Hphoto

Olympus says that the ISO performance has been improved by 2 stops, and ISO6400 is as good as ISO1600 on the E-M5 II. See the video below for Olympus E-M5 vs E-M5 Mark III high-ISO performance comparison.  Continue reading “Olympus E-M5 vs E-M5 Mark III – ISO Performance Comparison”

Canon EOS R Paid Firmware Update Released

Canon released a new firmware update for the Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera. This is a new paid firmware update for the EOS R that better enables stop-motion photography.

The firmware, which has to be installed at a Canon service center, adds a number of features to make shooting stop motion easier. A new version of the EOS R has also been released that has the firmware already installed.

See more below in the press text. Continue reading “Canon EOS R Paid Firmware Update Released”