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Sony has released the new Firmware update Ver 1.10 for Sony A1 ($6,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama).
The firmware Update 1.01 for Sony A1 fixes the IBIS issue and improves overall stability.
This is the second firmware update for Sony A1. You can download from them links below : Continue reading “Sony A1 Firmware Update 1.10 Released, Fixes IBIS Issue”
Canon is rumored to announce the RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM Lenses Soon.
Although the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens, which we have reported before, is on the roadmap of the company, we are encountering these lenses for the first time.
In addition to the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens, Canon will allegedly announce these two RF lenses in the near future. Continue reading “Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM Lenses to be Announced Soon”
Here are several new Canon patents application that shows optical formulas for three fast prime lenses. These Canon lenses are the RF 35mm f/1.2L, 35mm f/1.4L, 28mm f/1.2L and 24mm f/1.2L.
We think these patents might well go into production. All products are designed to use on Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera system. Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock.
Here are the details of the Canon Patents for RF 24mm f/1.2, RF 28mm f/1.2 and RF 35mm f/1.2 Lenses. Continue reading “Canon Patents for RF 24mm f/1.2, RF 28mm f/1.2 and RF 35mm f/1.2 Lenses”
The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens is the next optic that Canon will announce soon. Official announcement is expected within a month.
The product code of the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS is 4857C005. As Nokishita reports, the lens showed up in Canon’s product catalog. The lens was already rumored in the Canon RF Lens Roadmap for 2021 & 2022.
We expect a price tag below $1,300. The new RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens, will be equipped with an EW-83P hood. Continue reading “Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens to be Announced Soon”
Venus Optics has announced an updated version of its Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens that has electronic aperture control.
This lens is currently the widest rectilinear lens available for Micro Four Thirds. It gives a field of view equivalent to a 15 mm lens on 35 mm sensors. This allows MFT users to enjoy an impressive 110° ultra wide angle of view for a broad range of shooting.
The new lens features the same optical construction as its fully-manual predecessor (13 elements in nine groups), but adds an electronically-controlled aperture at the cost of reducing the number of aperture blades to five.
Designed for the MFT system, Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens with electronic aperture control costs $549. Venus Optics lenses are sold atAdorama and B&H. You can view a gallery of full-sized sample images on Venus Optics’ Flickr album.
Continue reading “Venus Optics Announces Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens with Automatic Aperture Control”
ZY Optics released a new version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 version III for full frame L mount (Sigma FP, Panasonic S1 and S1H, Leica SL, SL2).
The price of the new lens is $799 and you can order with free international shipping. The bright prime lens is also available for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts.
The ZY Optics Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 M-mount lens weighs 1.38 lb. (675g). The lens is 3.46″ (88mm) long and has a maximum diameter of 2.95″ (75mm). The lens has a 75mm filter thread. Other features include a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, an aperture range of F0.95 through F16 and a 100cm (3.25ft) minimum focusing distance. Continue reading “New ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 Lens for L-mount”
For Sony APS-c format mirrorless camera users, we have good news. Tamron will be releasing a new travel, walking around lens soon. According to the latest rumors, it is stated that the new Tamron telephoto zoom lens will have a focal length of 18-300mm. The aperture size is not yet clear.
Currently, the exact announcement date is still unknown. But this Tamron 18-300mm APS-C lens is expected to be a great travel lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras.
The newly announced Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount Lens is an ideal lens for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural shooting. Continue reading “Tamron 18-300mm APS-c Lens for Sony E-mount Coming Soon”
Here are the first rumored specifications of Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens. Looking at the latest news, we can see that Sony will update some GM series lenses this year.
Sony will upgrade the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens in late 2021. It seems that a new Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens will arrive in the next few months period.
This Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens is rumored to come with quad xd motors, super ed, xa *3 + super ed *1 and nano ar ii. The filter size is 82mm, and it weights only 875g. If this spec is true, the Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens will be 110 grams lighter than Nikon’s 105mm f1.4E and seem to be considerably lighter. Continue reading “First Specs of Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens Leaked”
Olympus unveiled a new wide-angle zoom lens to its ‘Pro’ lineup of high-end Micro Four Thirds lenses: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 Pro.
This is Olympus’ first collapsable Pro lens, and its 411 gram (14.5 ounces) weight makes it easy to carry around.
The 8-25mm PRO has a 35mm-equivalent field of view of 16-50mm and an F8 equivalent aperture. The lens has numerous special elements, including a ‘DSA’ (dual super aspherical) element to reduce sagittal flare or comatic aberration (commonly referred to as ‘coma‘). A special ‘ZERO’ coating helps prevent flare and ghosting.
The 8-25mm PRO has a minimum focus distance of 23cm (9.1″) across its focal range, and a maximum magnification of 0.42x on its telephoto end. A clutch on the lens barrel makes it easy to switch between auto and manual focus.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 Pro will be available in July for $1099.
Pre-orders are available at BHphoto, Adorama. For an alternative here is the already popular 7-14mm f/2.8 lens which costs $1300 at B&H.
First Impressions:
8-25mm hands-on by Dpreview. 8-25mm gallery by Dpreview. Continue reading “Olympus Unveils M.Zuiko 8-25mm F4 Pro Micro Four Thirds lens”
OM Digital will announce the new E-P7 camera and the 8-25mm f/4.0 PRO lens. The official announcement is expected to happen on June 9 and the 8-25mm lens will be released on June 25. When it comes to the price, the wide-angle zoom Micro Four Thirds lens will cost around $1099.99 (the LH-76E lens hood will be $34.99).
Olympus 8-25mm f/4 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds system mirrorless cameras. The focal length of 8-25mm and constant aperture of f/4 is intended for the most important range of wide angle shots. For an alternative here is the already popular 7-14mm f/2.8 lens which costs $1300 at B&H.
Here are the detailed Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens specifications: Continue reading “Full Olympus 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens Specs, Price to be $1,099”
