MEIKE 35mm T2.1 Full-Frame CINE Lens

MEIKE has announced a new 35mm T2.1 Full-Frame CINE lens, designed for full-frame cameras. The MEIKE 35mm T2.1 lens will be available in a number of mounts including Canon EF/RF, PL-Mount, Sony E-Mount, and L-Mount.

It has industry-standard 0.8mm pitch gears on the focus and aperture ring. The lens design of the Meike 35mm T2.1 FF-Prime consists of fourteen elements in nine groups. The aperture mechanism consists of 11 aperture blades, and there is a minimum focus distance of 33mm.

The lens is available for pre-order, priced at $958 with an estimated delivery date of 25th January 2021. Here are the Meike products that are sold on Amazon.. Continue reading “MEIKE 35mm T2.1 Full-Frame CINE Lens”

Sigma Rumored to Produce Lenses for Fuji X Mount in 2021

Sigma is rumored to start producing lenses for Fuji X-mount cameras. As a result expect Sigma Lenses for Fujifilm in 2021.

About one year ago Sigma said they wanted to develop for Fujifilm, but their resources were limited at that moment. Now looks like its time and they could start developing lenses for Fujifilm. It’s probably the result of so many asking Sigma to release lenses for X-Mount since Fujifilm has the most professional APS-C system at this time.

Also if you click this link you will get all of the stuff on sale at B&H Photo. Continue reading “Sigma Rumored to Produce Lenses for Fuji X Mount in 2021”

Canon EOS R7 With APS-C Sensor is in the Wild

According to recent rumors, an APS-C sensor camera with RF mount is in the wild with a select group of photographers. The name of this new APS-C EOS R body would be Canon EOS R7. So we can say the EOS R7 is in the wild.

It looks like Canon will not release a replacement for the EOS 7D Mark II, at least not a DSLR. So, an RF mount camera with APS-C sensor will continue the heritage of the EOS 7D series. This new Canon EOS R7 body could be the real replacement for the aging EOS 7D Mark II. Check out the very first specifications of the possible EOS R7 camera.

Rumored Canon EOS R7 Specs

It is being said that the APS-C camera “looks nearly identical to the EOS R6”, also the core specifications to be identical as well.

  • Likely 24MP or a the 32.5MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor from EOS M6MKII
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • IBIS
  • UHD 4K video at 30p and 25p with no crop / full width
  • 3.0″ rear touchscreen flips up by 180° or down by 45°
  • New Battery

The Canon EOS R7 is an upcoming APS-C EOS R mirrorless camera coming in the second half 2021.

Canon Camera Deals:

$500 off on Canon EOS R body: $1,999 at Amazon

$700 off on Canon EOS R with 24-105mm Lens: $2,899 at Amazon

$500 off on Canon EOS RP with 24-105mm Lens: $2,199 at Amazon

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Nikon Z6 II Gets 89% Overall Score and Silver Award

The Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera achieves an amazing 89% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.

The US price for Z6 II body is $1,999, it is now in stock and shipping. Check availability at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.

Conclusion from DPReview:

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Canon EOS R5 Scores 95 points : Best Canon Sensor Ever

Canon EOS R5 sensor review and test results published by DxOMark. Canon EOS R5 achieves an outstanding overall score of 95 points, with a combination of 25.3 bits color depth, 14.6 EV dynamic range, and 3042 ISO low-light.

The new 45 MP EOS R5 ($3,899) sensor has excellent maximum dynamic range at base and it is close to the best-in-class (BSI) sensors throughout the ISO range.

Canon EOS R5 body: $3,899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. See the review results in the table below : Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Scores 95 points : Best Canon Sensor Ever”

Which Camera is Right for You? Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III vs Nikon Z6 II

Here is a video review about the comparison between the Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III vs Nikon Z6 II cameras. Jared Polin punlished a comparison review video between the Nikon Z6 II, Sony a7 III and Canon EOS R6. The Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS R6 are months old and the Sony a7 III is coming up on it’s third birthday.

Buying a mirrorless camera isn’t just about the body itself. You’re buying into a whole system of lenses and accessories specific to a manufacturer. If you’re going to purchase a mirrorless camera in 2021 and you’re deciding between these three cameras, this video will help you make the decision. Continue reading “Which Camera is Right for You? Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III vs Nikon Z6 II”

New Firmware Updates Released for Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Cameras

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z6 II and the Z7 II mirrorless cameras. Firmware version 1.02 for Nikon Z6 II ad version 1.01 for Nikon Z7 II fixes several issues and improves overall reliability.

Both cameras are in stock and shipping in US. The US price for Z6 II body is $1,999, check availability at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.  Z7 II body is $2,999 and in stock at Amazon | B&H | Adorama. You can see the firmware details and download links below. Continue reading “New Firmware Updates Released for Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Cameras”

Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II

Looking for the best lenses for Nikon Z7 II ? Which lenses to get for your Nikon Z7 II ?  What native lenses are available right now? Our list of the best Nikon Z7 II lenses includes Nikon Z mount zooms, all f/1.8 prime lenses.

The Nikon Z7 II features the Z-mount, which support Nikon’s line of Z-mount lenses. Additionally, this Z-mount design also lends full compatibility to existing Nikon F-mount lenses via an optional FTZ Mount Adapter.

Nikon’s Z mount lens range is small so far but has all the key lenses in place, including the compact and excellent 24-70mm f/4 ‘kit’ zoom, a pro-spec 24-70mm f/2.8 version and ‘classic’ focal lengths from 20mm to 85mm and an f/1.8 maximum aperture.

If you have already got the Nikon Z7 II (Amazon | B&H | Adorama), the next thing is to find the best lenses for Nikon Z7 II. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II”

Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 II

Looking for the best lenses for Nikon Z6 II ? Which lenses to get for your Nikon Z6 II ?  What native lenses are available right now? Our list of the best Nikon Z6 II lenses includes Nikon Z mount zooms, all f/1.8 prime lenses.

The Nikon Z6 II features the Z-mount, which support Nikon’s line of Z-mount lenses. Additionally, this Z-mount design also lends full compatibility to existing Nikon F-mount lenses via an optional FTZ Mount Adapter.

Nikon’s Z mount lens range is small so far but has all the key lenses in place, including the compact and excellent 24-70mm f/4 ‘kit’ zoom, a pro-spec 24-70mm f/2.8 version and ‘classic’ focal lengths from 20mm to 85mm and an f/1.8 maximum aperture.

If you have already got the Nikon Z6 II (Amazon | B&H | Adorama), the next thing is to find the best lenses for Nikon Z6 II. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 II”

Upcoming Sony Cameras and Lenses in 2021

Here are the upcoming Sony Cameras and Lenses in 2021. The company is planning to announce several new cameras for E and FE-mount and optics especially GM series models.

The two models on the horizon are the Sony a7 IV and Sony a9 III. The Sony a9 III 8K mirrorless camera is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2021 (CES show on January 11?), while the highly anticipated Sony a7 IV is rumored to be announced in the second or third quarter of 2021. In addition, Sony is very likely to launch two full-frame mirrorless lenses: FE 35mm F1.4 GM and FE 16mm F1.8 GM.

So here are the upcoming Sony Cameras and Lenses in 2021. Continue reading “Upcoming Sony Cameras and Lenses in 2021”