Nikon Unveils NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S & NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lenses

Today the Nikon D6 DSLR camera (B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon), Nikon unveiled the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and NIKKOR Z 24-200mm lenses  with built-in stabilization.

Both Nikon Z-mount lenses are in the company’s roadmap. There will be a total of 23 Z-mount mirrorless lenses by 2021.

The US price for NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens is $1,049.95 at B&HPhoto/Adorama/Amazon., will be released in March, 2020. The US price NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 lens is $899.95 at B&HPhoto/Adorama/Amazon, will be released in April, 2020.

Sample photos: 20mm f/1.8 | 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Continue reading “Nikon Unveils NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S & NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lenses”

Nikon D6 DSLR Camera Announced, Price: $6,499

The Nikon D6 DSLR camera is now officially announced. You can find the price, specs and release date information of the Nikon’s flagship DSLR camera.

  • Nikon D6 Camera Body $6,499.95 USD at Amazon | Adorama | B&HPhoto
  • Nikon D6 Sample photos
  • Basic specs:
    • 20.8MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
    • EXPEED 6 Image Processor
    • Multi-CAM 37K 105-Pt. All Cross-Type AF
    • 14 fps Shooting, Extended ISO 3280000

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Olympus 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens Announced

Olympus has announced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens which is the world’s most compact and lightweight high-performance standard zoom lens fixed aperture.

The  premium standard zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. According to the company the

This is one of the lenses of three that is announced in the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital Lens roadmap. The ultra-compact M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens has a filter size. The lens is remarkably compact; it’s 70mm (2.8″) long and weighs just 254 grams (9 ounces). It is also weather-sealed, to IPX1 standards.

The Olympus 12-45mm F4 Pro will be available in April for $649 at AmazonAdoramaB&HPhoto. Continue reading “Olympus 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens Announced”

Olympus Announces OM-D E-M1 Mark III With World’s Best IBIS System

Olympus introduced an update to the E-M1 line with the announcement of the OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera.

The new micro four thirds camera takes a lot of the innovations that showed up in the company’s double-grip sports camera, the E-M1X, and fits them into a more compact and lightweight body. The new E-M1 Mark III comes with the world’s best image stabilisation system with 7.5 shutter speed steps of compensation.

More on the E-M1 Mark III features, the new model includes a 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, the world’s best image stabilization system with 7.5 shutter speed steps of compensation, 18fps maximum burst shooting with autofocus and DCI 4K/24p video capture.

Olympus E-M1 Mark III  body: $1799.99 USD – Amazon | Adorama | B&Hphoto. Check out the Olympus E-M1 Mark III specifications, samples and first impressions. Continue reading “Olympus Announces OM-D E-M1 Mark III With World’s Best IBIS System”

New Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR Lens Images

At the ‘X Summit’ in London, Fujifilm introduced several new and upcoming products. The Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR lens were also on display and it confirmed that the fast prime optic would come this year.

The lens currently works with CDAF and Fuji is also working on PDAF. It has a 77mm front filter thread and it will be the world’s fastest production AF lens when it is released. Continue reading “New Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR Lens Images”

Ricoh WG-70 Ultra-Rugged Compact Camera

Ricoh has announced the Ricog WG-70 ultra rugged compact camera.  It is a 16 Megapixel 1/2.3” backside-illuminated CMOS sensor with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6400. In addition to stills, the camera captures 1080p (Full HD) video.

The new Ricoh WG-70 is waterproof to a depth of 46 feet, shockproof from heights up to five feet, crushproof against weighs up to 100 kilograms of force and freeze-proof at temperatures down to -10C.

The US price for Ricoh WG-70 is $276.95, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Continue reading “Ricoh WG-70 Ultra-Rugged Compact Camera”

Fujifilm X100V Camera Announced With New 23mm f/2.0 Lens

Fujifilm has announced the new Fujifilm X100V, the fifth version of their popular APS-C compact camera. The new version has the latest 26mp BSI CMOS sensor on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm X-T3 interchangeable lens cameras, a newly developed 23mm f/2 lens, a tilting screen, improved hybrid viewfinder, and weather-resistance.

Other key improvements offered by the X100V include a new tilting rear touchscreen LCD monitor, updated Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, the latest generation X-Processor 4, and 10-bit, 4:2:2 4K video up to 30fps and 1080p up to 120fps.

Fujifilm X100V will be available in late February 2020 with a price tag of $1399, or $1799 CAD. Check availability at B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm X100V Camera Announced With New 23mm f/2.0 Lens”

New Nikon D780 Trade-in Program Now Live in US

Nikon USA announced a new trade-in program where for a limited time you can get an additional $300 toward a Nikon D780 purchase in addition to the camera’s trade-in value. The new Nikon D780 Trade-in program launched and can be reached from the dedicated pages at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

The Nikon D780 is a replacement for one of the most well-rounded DSLRs ever made: the D750 (see comparison). The mid-range FX-format DSLR features a 24.5MP BSI-CMOS sensor – likely the same as in the Z6 – which features on-sensor phase detection. That means that in live view you’ll get dramatically improved autofocus compared to previous Nikon DSLRs, plus face and eye detection. When shooting through the viewfinder you’ll have a 51-point AF system backed with the higher-resolution metering sensor and algorithms from the D5. See official announcement.

More on Nikon D780 DSLR : Is it a Z6 Killer?

Nikon D780 price $2,296.95 – at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

Here is the full press release about the new Nikon D780 trade-in program : Continue reading “New Nikon D780 Trade-in Program Now Live in US”

Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens Price, Specs, Availability

Laowa have released price, specs and availability information for the 65mm f/2.8 2x macro lens.

The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO will be available for Canon EOS M, Fujj X and Sony E mirrorless camera systems. The price of this manual lens is $399. Laowa lenses are listed at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Venus Optics claims that this is the only APS-C mirrorless lens currently on the market capable of achieving a 2:1 magnification.

The 65mm f/2.8 is a compact macro lens available for Fuji X, Sony E and Canon M mount cameras. Venus Optics say they specially designed this lens for use with mirrorless cameras which use APS-C sensors.

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New Fuji GF Lens Roadmap : GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR Lens

Along with the launch of the standard zoom Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens, Fuji also announced the new GF lens roadmap.

Two new lenses have been added to Fujifilm’s medium-format lens roadmap: the Fujinon GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR Lens.

The 30mm F3.5 provides a 24mm equivalent focal length and will slot in comfortably between the existing GF 23mm F4 and 45mm F2.8.

The 80mm F1.7 will provide a 63mm equiv. focal length and, at F1.34 equivalent, becomes the brightest lens that Fujifilm has developed for its GFX system. Fujifilm promises it will match the optical performance of its excellent 110mm F2. Both lenses are weather-sealed.

The introduction of these two additional lenses to the roadmap will bring Fujifilm’s total number of GF lenses to 13. No pricing or availability is given at this time. Continue reading “New Fuji GF Lens Roadmap : GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR Lens”