Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO vs. 12-45mm F4 PRO vs. 12-40 f2.8 PRO Comparison

The new  premium standard zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. Peter Forsgård compared the three PRO zoom lenses from Olympus.

Olympus 12-100mm F4 Pro vs. 12-45mm f4 Pro vs. 12-40 f2.8 Pro is an interesting battle. Check out which one is the one for you?  Continue reading “Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO vs. 12-45mm F4 PRO vs. 12-40 f2.8 PRO Comparison”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released

Tamron has officially released a new firmware version 2 for Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens.

This update improves the following issues which may rarely occur with certain settings.

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens for Sony E-mount is $899. The lens is listed at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.  Check out the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 details and download links.  Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released”

Update on Tokina Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z6, Z7 and Z50 Cameras

Tokina issued another update on the compatibility of Tokina F-mount lenses with Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 50 mirrorless cameras.

Previously, Tokina has published a compatibility noticed for Nikon Z-series owners, regarding a few issues the company came across while ‘thoroughly’ testing the functionality of its F-mount lenses when used on Z-series cameras with Nikon’s FTZ Mount Adapter. Continue reading “Update on Tokina Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z6, Z7 and Z50 Cameras”

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens Specs Leaked, Announcement on February 25

Here are the first rumored specifications of the upcoming Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens. The wide-angle prime lens for full frame Sony E-mount is expected to be announced on February 25, 2020.

Rumored Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens Specifications:

  • 67mm filter diameter
  • 0,19 minimal focal distance
  • Function button on lens with switch for MF and AF
  • Aperture ring like the 24mm Gmaster with click less option
  • Material and feel touch same as 16-55 f/2.8

In addition, the new Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera is now selling like hot cakes at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens Specs Leaked, Announcement on February 25”

Vazen 28mm T/2.2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens Announced For MFT

Vazen has announced the pricing and shipping availability for their latest Micro Four Thirds lens, the 28mm T/2.2 1.8x Anamorphic.

The new 28mm is the 2nd member and the widest of their 1.8x anamorphic line-up. The whole set will contain 3 focal lengths (28mm, 40mm and 65mm) and the 65mm is expected to be out in a few months.

The lens is currently available to order from authorized resellers and on the B&HPhoto. It is available to ship immediately. The retail price in US is USD 3,250/pc. Continue reading “Vazen 28mm T/2.2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens Announced For MFT”

Confirmed : Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens to be Announced Soon

As mentioned several times, Sony will announce a new wide-angle prime lens in February, 2020. It is now confirmed from the rumor mill that this new lens is Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens (SEL20F18G). The official announcement is expected in on February 25th, 2020.

The lens hood for this lens is also leaked online: Sony ALC-SH162 Lens Hood. Continue reading “Confirmed : Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens to be Announced Soon”

Pre-Order : Nikon D6 Camera and NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S, Z 24-200mm Lenses

Nikon D6 camera, NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens is now available for pre-order at major stores in US.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D5 – Comparison Continue reading “Pre-Order : Nikon D6 Camera and NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S, Z 24-200mm Lenses”

Canon Unveils RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens

Canon released a new kit lens for the RF Mount. The Canon RF 24–105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is a smaller, lighter, cheaper alternative to the current L lens – and it shoots macro.

The US price is $399.99 and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama, Amazon.  The compact size at 88.8mm (3.5″) long and lightweight build at 13.9oz (395g) makes the lens an ideal companion for the smaller EOS RP. Continue reading “Canon Unveils RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens”

Canon to Release RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens & 2 RF Lens Extenders in 2020

Along with Canon EOS R5 development announcement, the company also announced that they will release 7 new RF lenses and 2 RF lens extenders in 2020.

According to the details, the  will hit the shelves sometime in 2020

Reference exhibits for the EOS R5 and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM, Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x will be on display in the Canon booth at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2020, to be held from February 27 to March 1 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention hall in Yokohama, Japan. Continue reading “Canon to Release RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens & 2 RF Lens Extenders in 2020”

Canon EOS R5 Specs, Release Date : 8K, IBIS, 20fps

Canon announces the development of Canon EOS R5 full frame mirrorless camera. This will be a flagship RF-mount mirrorless camera with built-in image stabilization, capable of 8K video and 20fps burst mode.

Not much details shared in the development announcement also the release date of the EOS R5  expected to be sometime in 2020. You can find the Canon EOS R5 specifications below. Other than that check out this previous rumor post to find out more details about the EOS R5.

Alongside the R5, Canon is also teasing ‘9 RF lenses’ coming later this year, including a new telezoom – the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM. Samples of the R5, the 100-500mm, and two new RF Extenders (1.4X and 2X) are expected to be shown at the WPPI show in Las Vegas, and the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan.

Update on B&HPhoto Product page.

  • Newly Developed Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 8K Video Recording
  • Up to 12 fps with Mechanical Shutter
  • In-Body Image Stabilization

Price and more specifications for the EOS R5 to follow soon

Canon also announced the development of a new RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens and 1.4x and 2.0x extenders. Here is the full press release: Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Specs, Release Date : 8K, IBIS, 20fps”