Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II Lens Released

Meyer Optik Görlitz released their Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens. The bright prime optic will be available for Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Sony E mounts. The price in the US is $999 and pre-orders are now open.

Here are all updated/new Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses :

  • Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens
  • Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II lens
  • Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II lens
  • Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens
  • Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens

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Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Because of High Demand

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens delayed because of high demand. Designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras the lens announced with a very expensive price tag as $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

According to Olympus this lens has greatly exceeded expectations and received so many pre-orders. See the statement below for details.

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New Fujifilm GFX100, GFX50S & GFX50R Firmware Updates Released

Fujifilm has release firmware updates for Fujifilm GFX cameras, which include the long promised pixel shift firmware for GFX100. Fujifilm Firmware Updates for Fujifilm GFX100 (Pixel Shift), GFX50S and GFX50R.

Fujifilm GFX100 Firmware Ver.3.00 – Downdload Here
The firmware update Ver.3.00 from Ver.2.01 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the detail, download the “GFX100 New Feature Guide Ver3.00” from our website.

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Fujifilm Introduces FUJIFILM GFX100 IR (Infrared) Large Format Mirrorless Digital Camera

Mississauga, Ont., November 25, 2020 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of FUJIFILM GFX100 IR digital camera (GFX100 IR), a uniquely specialized version of its GFX100 large format mirrorless digital camera, now with infrared image-making capabilities, which can be produced upon order for professionals in forensic, scientific, and cultural preservation fields. Infrared images can now be made at 100MP – and even at 400MP through GFX100 IR’s new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function – to reveal intricate details within a subject or scene that can only normally be seen through the infrared spectrum.

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Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 X & atx-m 33mm f/1.4 X lenses for Fujifilm X-mount

Tokina unveils 23mm and 33mm F1.4 atx-m series lenses for Fujifilm X-mount. Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 X and atx-m 33mm f/1.4 X lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now officially announced (see specifications here) and available for pre-order:

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Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera Announced

Sony announces the new FX6 full-frame cinema camera with 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/120p internal recording. Along with the Sony FX6 cinema camera, the company also unveiled the FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G E-Mount Lens.

Sony FX6 captures 10-bit 4:2:2 full-frame footage at 120 frames per second (fps) at 4K and 240 fps in 1080. If you use the onboard 12G-SDI port, the FX6 can output 16-bit SDI Raw 4K/60p video. Sony has also added its S-Cinetone look profile, which is inspired by its Venice colorimetry and also found in the company’s FX9 cinema camera.

The FX6 uses Sony’s E-mount for attaching lenses, making it compatible with more than 50 native lenses and countless dozens third-party lenses. The FX6 features the same 627-point Fast Hybrid AF system found in the FX9 and Sony’s Alpha mirrorless cameras, including advanced Face Detection and Real-time Eye AF.

Sony FX6 full-frame cinema camera  will be available for $6,000 in December. It will also be available as a kit with Sony’s FE 24–105mm F4 G E-mount lens for $7,200. Sony is also releasing a new FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G lens in December that will retail for $5,500.

Pre-order links:

Sony FX6 body: $5,998 at B&HAdorama.

Sony FX6 with 24-105mm Lens: $7,198 at B&HAdorama.

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens Announced, Priced $7,499.95

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens officially announced.   It is a super-telephoto zoom lens characterized by its expansive range, built-in teleconverter, and relatively sleek design for handheld use, offering a 300-800mm equivalent focal length range, which can be extended even further using the integrated 1.25x teleconverter for 1000mm equivalent focal length.

The Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400mm F4 TC1.25x IS Pro is available for pre-order and will be released in late January 2021 for $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto. See Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses Continue reading “Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens Announced, Priced $7,499.95”

World’s Fastest Photographic Lens Announced : NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 for Micro Four Thirds

Cosina Japan officially announced the Super Nokton 29mm f/0,8 MFT lens which is claimed to be the world’s fastest photographic lens. The US price to be around $2,099. Voigtlander NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical lens will be released on December 10, 2020. Voigtlander currently produces a range of lenses for Micro Four Thirds users. See Voigtlander lenses for Micro Four Thirds.

The Nokton 29mm F0.8 is a standard lens designed exclusively for Micro Four Thirds. Achieves the brightest F0.8 * as an interchangeable lens for photography currently on the market. Check out the details Continue reading “World’s Fastest Photographic Lens Announced : NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 for Micro Four Thirds”

Leica Q2 Monochrom 47MP Full-Frame Camera

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.

Key Features

  • New 47.3 MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor
  • No color array or low pass filter
  • Maestro II image processor
  • ISO range of 100-100,000
  • Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH lens
  • 4K video
  • Monochromatic engravings & matte black paint finish
  • Mid-grain leatherette (as featured on the M10 Monochrom)
  • Weather sealing
  • 3.68 megapixel OLED EVF
  • Download: brochure | sample photos

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Panasonic S 85mm f/1.8 Lens Announced

Panasonic unveiled a new large-aperture medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens. enhances portrait photography with its beautiful bokeh effect.

Based on the L-Mount system for the LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless camera, Panasonic is going to release four F1.8 large-aperture lenses as previously announced, and this 85mm F1.8 is the first one. These four F1.8 lenses feature common size and position of control parts to provide practical advantage in use, for example, when the camera is on a gimbal, it is easy to exchange lenses quickly with minimum adjustment of connected gears. Filters can also be used in common thanks to the same diameter. Boasting high mobility realized by its compact size and light weight, the LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is also suitable for stills.

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