Leaked : Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens Specifications

Here are the leaked specifications of the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens. A while ago Samyang teased a video that clearly show the new 135mm f/1.8 FE lens. Samyang at Instagram has just posted a teaser for the new FE 135mm f/1.8 AF lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

  • Optical design: 13 elements in 11 groups
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.7 m
  • Filter size: 82mm
  • Dimensions: 93.4 x 129.6 mm
  • Weight: 764 g

The official announcement should be in January 2022.

DJI Mini SE Drone in Stock at B&H and Adorama

The new DJI Mini SE Drone is now in stock in major stores. The US price is $299 check availability at B&H and Adorama.

DJI Mini SE: $299 at B&HAdorama.

DJI Mini 2: $449 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

DJI Mini SE Key Features:
  • 3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal Camera
  • Up to 2.7K Video & 12MP Still Images
  • Vision Sensor + GPS Stabilization
  • Up to 30 Minutes of Flight Time
  • Phone-Compatible Controller Included
  • Up to 2.5-Mile HD Video Transmission
  • Foldable & Lightweight Design
  • Supports microSD Cards up to 256GB
  • QuickShot & CineSmooth Video Modes
  • Equipped with a 360° Propeller Guard

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Pre-orders: Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S & Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lenses

The new Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 are now available for pre-order online.

Pre-order links:

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Lens: $996.95 at AmazonAdorama and B&H.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lens: $646.95 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Pre-orders: Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S & Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Lenses”

Panasonic GH5 II Availability & in Stock Tracker

Looking for the Panasonic GH5 II availability? Here is our free Panasonic Lumix GH5 II pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II mirrorless camera was officially announced on May 25, 2021. Boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is now the company’s most video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera and it provides a professional-quality imaging platform for shooters who demand versatile video and stills capabilities in a single compact camera. Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating, the Panasonic GH5 II achieves C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video recording and simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. With the pre-installed V-Log L, it is easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded in V-Log of S1H/S1 and V-Log L of GH5/GH5S. The Panasonic GH5 II Body Image Stabilizer (I.S.) is further advanced to achieve stable handheld shooting and making it possible to use a 6.5-stop slower shutter speed. So, with a few significant performance improvements and a competitive price, the Panasonic GH5 Mark II is a value option for video shooters or as a tool for hybrid shooters who need a good solution for both stills and video.

The Panasonic GH5 II is scheduled to start shipping on June 30, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the best selling video-focused mirrorless cameras in 2021. 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. All the authorized Panasonic dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime.

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Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II & Z6 II now in Stock

The Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II and Z6 II is now in stock at AmazonAdorama and B&H Photo.

Designed specifically for the Nikon Z 7II and Z 6II mirrorless cameras, the MB-N11 is a Multi-Power Battery Pack with vertical shutter button, main and sub command dials, AF-ON button, sub selector and Fn buttons. Plus, when using two EN-EL 15c batteries, the MB-N11 provides 1.9x (CIPA standard). Increase in battery performance over an EN-EL 15c battery in the camera alone. And the batteries are hot-swappable, meaning you won’t have to stop shooting or recording to swap batteries! Continue reading “Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II & Z6 II now in Stock”

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens now in Stock

The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens is now in stock at major US stores. The US price is $999 and available from BHPhoto / AmazonUS / Adorama.

The new Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens gets an impressive 89% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview, and it is a great option for landscape, street, architecture, environmental portrait and low light photographers.

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Pentax K-3 Mark III Firmware Update 1.01 released

Ricoh has released a firmware version 1.01 update for its latest flagship Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C SLR camera.

The new firmware brings the following improvements:

  • Improved stability of performance when battery power is low condition.
  • Corrected – In rare cases, images are not recorded correctly when shooting continuously in RAW format.
  • Improved stability for general performance.

PENTAX K3 Mark III is now available to pre-order on the Amazon.com, B&HAdorama websites for $1,999.95 for the body only or $2,299.95 for Premium Kit. Continue reading “Pentax K-3 Mark III Firmware Update 1.01 released”

DJI Air 2S Drone now in Stock and Shipping

The DJI Air 2S drone is now in stock and shipping. The new DJI product is avaible from major stores in the US.

The Air 2S comes with sensors on top of the aircraft and also features four-way obstacle avoidance detection. According to DJI, APAS 4.0 offers a wider FOV for improved detection of obstructions.

Pre-order links:

DJI Air 2S Drone: $999 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo Drone: $1,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “DJI Air 2S Drone now in Stock and Shipping”

Pre-Order : Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens, Price $499

The new Samyang/Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The latest addition to their “Tiny Series” lens lineup and as the name suggests, it offers a 24mm field of view with a wide f/1.8 aperture. It weights only 230g and measures only 71mm from front to back, but this is an autofocus lens, not manual.

The  is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, including two aspherical elements, three high-refractive index lenses and two extra-low dispersion elements. The lens features a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7.48″), uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F1.8 to F22 and is weathersealed.

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $499 at B&H.

Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $499 at B&H. Continue reading “Pre-Order : Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens, Price $499”

Pentax K-3 Mark III Now Available for Pre-order

You can now pre-order the new Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera. The Pentax K-3 III is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.  The US price of the APS-c camera starts from $1,999.95.

Pentax K-3 Mark III Price Details

  • PENTAX K-3 Mark III Black, $1,999.99
  • PENTAX K-3 Mark III Silver, $1,999.99
  • K-3 Mark III Black Premium Kit, $2,299.99
  • PENTAX K-3 Mark III Silver Premium Kit, $2,299.99

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