Venus Optics Unveils Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens

Venus Optics launches Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens for Micro Four Thirds.

Offering a 96° Angle of view and equipped with 46mm filter threads, no matter using for landscape, astrophotography or architecture photography, the lens is always able to produce impressive results without any extra burden.

The lens also equipped with a CPU chip and motor. You can now control the aperture in-camera and record all the metadata in the EXIF. It will be also perfect for vlogging, drones and other lightweight videography setups.

Designed for the MTF system, Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens costs $399. Venus Optics lenses are sold atAdorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here.
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Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens Release Date Scheduled for January 29, 2021

Sony Japan released a statement about the long-delayed Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens.  The FE 28-60mm is slated to be available on its own in January 29, 2021 for $499 (B&H, Adorama).

Stores have the lens listed, but not available yet, which should change tonight or tomorrow (December 18, 2020). Check out the first Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens reviews and hands-on videos. Continue reading “Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens Release Date Scheduled for January 29, 2021”

Fujifilm X-S10 Review : Gets 86% Overall Score and Silver Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Fujifilm X-S10 camera. The Fujifilm X-S10 mirrorless camera achieves an excellent 86% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.

Fujifilm X-S10 Body costs $999, $1,399 (w/18-55mm lens) and $1,499 (w/16-80mm lens). Check availability at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Sony a9 III 8K Camera Rumored to be Announced in Early 2021

Sony will allegedly announce a new Sony a9 III 8K camera in early 2021. Although the official announcement date has not yet been announced, this top-of-the-line full-frame mirrorless camera is expected to appear in the first quarter of 2021.

Along with the Sony A9 III, the company also registered another model that will probably be the highly-anticipated Sony A7 IV model. As a result in 2021 Sony is very likely to launch two full-frame mirrorless cameras and two lenses which could be FE 35mm F1.4 GM and FE 16mm F1.8 GM. See the rumored Sony a9 III 8K Camera specs so far : Continue reading “Sony a9 III 8K Camera Rumored to be Announced in Early 2021”

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Delayed Until March 2021

The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM has been delayed until early March 2021. The US Price of the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens is $1,599 and still available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

It appears that Canon has delayed the lens until early March due to production challenges. See below for details.

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Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x Anamorphic APS-C Lens Announced

Sirui announced a new 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic APS-C lens.

The Sirui 24mm F2.8 features a 1.33x squeeze factor and an imaging circle that covers APS-C. In common with the previous lenses this model will come in a native Micro Four Thirds mount, but with adapters for Sony E, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z and Fujifilm X cameras.

The new lens is constructed of 13 elements arranged in 10 groups, and an 8-bladed iris. The maximum aperture at F2.8 is 1 1/3rd stops smaller than the 50mm and 35mm F1.8 lenses, and at between 125mm and 128mm it is slightly longer than the previous models too. Its closest focusing distance of 0.6m (2ft) is a little better than the 0.85m of the other lenses, and it accepts a 77mm filter instead of the 67mm of the 50mm/35mm lenses. Continue reading “Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x Anamorphic APS-C Lens Announced”

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.

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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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