Nikon Z50 Camera and Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens to be Announced on October 10th

According to latest rumors, the upcoming Nikon Z50 APS-C Z-mount mirrorless camera, two DX Z-mount lenses, NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, MB-N10 battery pack will be officially announced on October 10th, 2019.

Price for Nikon Z50 body is expected to be around $900 and Z50 kit to be around $1,100. The US price for NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens will be around $8,000. Here are info about these new products: Continue reading “Nikon Z50 Camera and Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens to be Announced on October 10th”

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS & RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lenses now in Stock

The new  and  Lenses are now in stock and shipping in the US. So, if you are interested, order these ideal lenses for your Canon EOS R and EOS RP mirrorless cameras.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS & RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lenses now in Stock”

Panasonic Lumix S1H now in Stock and Shipping

The new Panasonic Lumix S1H mirrorless camera is now in stock and shipping in the US: $3,997.99 at Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon.

The Panasonic Lumix S1H is the world’s first full frame camera capable of video recording at 6K/24p (3:2 aspect ratio), 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio), and 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K, combining professional-level video quality with the high mobility of a mirrorless camera. Outstanding video recording capability is the greatest feature of the LUMIX S1H, making it a professional tool for high-end film making. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1H now in Stock and Shipping”

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1

Alongside the announcement of the X-Pro 3 camera, Fujifilm has said it is developing a XF 50mm f/1.0 lens for its X-mount mirrorless cameras and cancelling the promised 33mm f/1.

As part of the presentation, Fujifilm’s Head of Product Planning, Takashi Ueno said that the XF 33mm f/1 R WR Lens had become too big and heavy as it was being developed. The latest prototype weighed 1300g (45.8oz), included 15 elements and necessitated the addition of a tripod foot. Instead the company has said it will build a 50mm F1.0, that can be under 900g (31.7oz).

The ultra-fast Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR will be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.0 with AF capability. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1”

New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works

The Japanese website Newswitch published an interview with Olympus executive officer Shigemi Sugimoto.

From the interview, “A super telephoto lens that reaches 1000mm in full frame equivalent is under development, and it will reach 2000mm with a 2x teleconverter.”

As you might remember back in June, Olympus has officially announced the 2X teleconverter MC-20 (Adorama | B&H) that is compatible with the company’s 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro lenses. The M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 will also compatible with the 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro which is currently under development.

You can check out the recap from the interview that mentions the Olympus 500mm MFT lens. Continue reading “New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works”

Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Patent

Here is a Canon patent application for a RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. Designed for Canon full frame mirrorless camera system, this lens is the EOS R version of the budget-friendly telephoto zoom for the consumer market.

According to latest rumors, this super telephoto zoom lens is expected to be announced in the first half of 2020. Continue reading “Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Patent”

Canon EOS 90D Review with Sample Images

DPReview TV’s Chris and Jordan reviewed the new Canon EOS 90D DSLR camera.

Equipped with an enhanced 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor, powerful DIGIC 8 image processor and an ISO range of 100-25000 (expandable to 51200), the Canon EOS 90D DSLR camera (AmazonB&HAdorama) can delieve super sharp, detailed images and fast operation, even in low light. In addition, with high-speed continuous shooting of up to 10 fps with no Time Lag during OVF shooting, a 45-point cross-type AF system and EOS iTR AF (face detection), the Canon EOS 90D is perfect for fast-moving subjects, raising the game for wildlife and motor sports photography enthusiasts.

You can watch the Canon EOS 90D review below and check out the sample pictures gallery hereContinue reading “Canon EOS 90D Review with Sample Images”

Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not Attend Photokina 2020 Show

Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not take part in the next 2020 Photokina show in Germany.

The 2020 show follows a fallow year in 2019. Back in 2018 the show’s organisers announced that Photokina would cease to be held biannually and would become an annual event in May of each year.

However, organisers later announced that the annual schedule would begin in 2020, pushed back from its originally proposed May 2019 slot. Continue reading “Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not Attend Photokina 2020 Show”

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Review : A Unique Lens

Dustin Abbott completed his exhaustive review of the Sigma 500mm F/4 OS Sport lens.

The Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports is a hyper-telephoto prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras, and APS-C sensor cameras with an effective increase in the focal length. Designed for the professional sports and wildlife shooter, the Sigma 500mm F4 is available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts with a price tag of $5999.99 in the US. Check availability at Amazon USAB&H PhotoAdorama.

The review below comes with a rich set of test shots and discusses every aspect of the Sigma 500mm F/4 OS Sport lens.  Continue reading “Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Review : A Unique Lens”

SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds

SLR Magic has added a pair of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) ‘MicroPrime’ lenses to its cinema lineup: the MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 and the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4.

The MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups and weighs 700g (1.57lbs), while the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4 is constructed of 6 elements in 5 groups with a weight of 630g (1.39lbs). The lenses, which will retail for $599 a piece at authorized retailers, round out SLR’s MFT lineup alongside the 12mm T2.8 and 18mm T2.8.

With the new lenses, SLR Magic’s Cine range for Micro Four Thirds now includes the 12mm T2.8, 18mm T2.8, 21mm T1.6, 25mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.4 optics.  You can buy SLR Magic optics at Adorama. Continue reading “SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds”