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The new Olympus 150-400mm PRO lens is now listed at B&HPhoto. Unfortunately there is no price information yet. According to recent announcement from Olympus, the new super telephoto zoom lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO will be released in winter of 2020.
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According to recent announcement from Olympus, the new super telephoto zoom lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO will be released in winter of 2020.
The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 Pro lens will be stabilized and work with the 5-axis IS systems built into modern Olympus cameras for extra shake reduction. Fully weather-sealed lens from Olympus could work at temperatures as low as -10°C/+14°F. Olympus also unveiled a new lens roadmap, showcasing a new 8-25mm lens as well as a telephoto macro. Continue reading “Olympus Unveils Updated Lens Roadmap Featuring New Lenses”
Olympus Imaging Business has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan Industrial Partners, Inc. (JIP). According to the MOU, both companies are entering into further discussions about the potential transfer of Olympus’ long-standing imaging business to JIP by the end of 2020.
Olympus imaging business will continue to release Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses under the Olympus and ZUIKO names. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the latest Micro Four Thirds camera with a 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS sensor , in-body image stabilization with up to 7.5 stops of shake reduction and the same processor as the E-M1X.
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The Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is now available for Canon EF, Pentax K, M42, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds. Fuji X and Leica L mounts.
The new Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses are already available for preorder for different DSLR and mirrorless mounts.
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New Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader has been announced. This new Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader is geared towards making the workflow of professional photographers and videographers faster.
Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.1 Reader Features: Continue reading “New Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader”
Here are the best CFexpress memory card readers? In this article we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress card readers in 2020.
The CFexpress card is relatively new and it is currently the fastest and the most capable memory card format on the market. CFexpress cards will be the default choice for next-generation stills and video cameras. If you are using a camera with CFexpress/XQD card slot (like Canon EOS-1D X Mar III, Nikon D6 and Canon EOS C300 Mark III), you will need a fast CFexpress card, and an additional reliable CFexpress card reader to ensure faster data transfer speeds.
As of writing Sony, Delkin Devices, SanDisk, ProGrade Digital, Lexar has already announced their CFexpress memory cards. According to that we’ve tried to provide some recommendations to get the best out of your cameras and devices. Check out the top recommended and fastest CFexpress card readers in 2020 based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best CFexpress Card Readers in 2020”
The Voigtlander Nokton 60mm f/0.95 Lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras is now in stock at major US stores. The US price is $1,049 and shipping from Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Voigtlander Nokton 60mm f/0.95 Lens Features : Continue reading “Voigtlander Nokton 60mm f/0.95 MFT Lens in Stock and Shipping”
Irix has extended its line of film lenses with the ultra wide-angle Irix Cine 15mm T2.6. Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 is available in Canon EF, Sony E, MFT, and PL mounts, each with either metric or imperial focus markings
Irix, the producer of the Cine series, currently has a set of cinematographic lenses in its portfolio, including an 11mm ultra wide-angle lens, a standard 45mm lens, and a 150mm macro telephoto lens. Today Irix premieres their fast, filter-ready wide-angle cine lens, the Irix Cine 15mm T2.6. This product will open unlimited possibilities for filmmakers and cinematographers alike. Continue reading “Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 Lens Now Available”
Dpreview published a full video review of the two flagship MFT camras: Panasonic Lumix G9 and Olympus E-M1 Mark III.
The Olympus EM1 Mark III may be the new kid on the block, but the Panasonic G9 is rocking an impressive mid-life firmware upgrade. But which one is the king of the Micro Four Thirds world!
DPReview has compared the Panasonic G9 with the new Olympus E-M1 Mark III. Watch the video for a blow-by-blow comparison. Continue reading “Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1 Mark III : Which is the King of MFT ?”
Tokina announced a new 25-75mm T2.9 cinema lens for Canon PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F mounts.
Tokina Cinema introduces the 25-75mm T2.9 cinema lens. The new lens is a small size ground-up true cinema design featuring a compact 174mm overall length, industry standard 0.8 MOD cinema gears, T2.9 iris, 86mm filter thread, and 95mm front diameter for common cinema accessories.
The new 25-75mm T2.9 is designed to cover super35+ type sensors up to 36mm image circle size. The larger 36mm image circle enables native coverage of RED Helium 8K, RED Dragon 6K, RED Monstro 6K, Alexa LF in 4K UHD, as well as popular cinema and mirrorless cameras from Canon, Blackmagic Design, and Panasonic in 4K DCI or 4K UHD.
When paired with the Tokina Cinema 1.6x Expander for PL or EF mount versions, the lens becomes a compact size 40-120mm T4.2 that covers Full Frame and Vista Vision 6K and 8K size sensors.
The All New Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cinema Lens
The 25-75mm is designed to match the mechanical and optical properties of the popular Tokina Cinema 50-135mm T2.9 MKII and 11- 20mm T2.9 zoom lenses. The 25-75mm retains optical design features similar to the 11-20mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9 MKII including parfocal design to retain focus while zooming, limited focus breathing, and low distortion. The addition of the 25-75mm completes a 3-lens set of cinema zooms covering 11mm super wide angle to 135mm telephoto at a price of less than $12,000 USD for all three lenses. Suggested retail price for the 25-75mm T2.9 is $5799 USD and will ship in Spring 2021. All lenses in the series feature an interchangeable mount between PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F mounts.
