Venus Optics unveils Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine Lens

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine lens. This is the world’s widest Super35 prime lens designed for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fuji X, and Sony E mounts.  The Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine is available at B&H Photo with a price tag of $699.

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II Lens Released for Nikon Z and Canon RF

The Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is now available also for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.

The new Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses are already available for preorder for different DSLR and mirrorless mounts.

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New KamLan 55mm f/1.4 Lens Announced for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R

New KamLan 55mm f/1.4 lens announced for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon R mirrorless systems. Official announcements made during the 2022 CP+ show.

The manual focus lens is constructed of eight elements in six groups, uses a 13-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F1.4 through F16 and has a minimum focusing distance of 30cm (11.8”). The lens is set for a March 2022 release, but no pricing information has been made available at this time. You can purchase KamLan lenses from Adorama. Continue reading “New KamLan 55mm f/1.4 Lens Announced for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R”

Panasonic Lumix GH6 Announced with 25MP Sensor

The latest flagship model of the Lumix mirrorless camera series, the Panasonic Lumix GH6, has been announced. Based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard, the US price is $2,197.99 and it is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 will be available starting mid-March for $2,199 (body only).

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Sigma Unveils 16mm, 30mm, 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

It’s finally official. Sigma 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount now available for pre-order. Sigma officially announced the new 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount.

The 16mm F1.4 DC DN30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN mark Sigma’s first offerings for Fujifilm’s APS-C interchangeable lens camera system and are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras.

All three lenses are set to be available in April 2022 at authorized Sigma retailers.

Pre-order links:

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $449 at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $339 at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $479 at B&HAdorama.

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Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera now Available for Pre-order

The newly announced Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama for $796.99.

The Ricoh Theta X utilises a new CMOS sensor and image processor that can capture 48-megapixel, 360-degree still images. Users can also select from two image sizes: 11K for high-resolution bright-light indoor photography and 5.5K to capture images easily and efficiently in other conditions.

Ricoh Theta X 360 camera can record 5.7K 360 video and boasts a 2.25-inch touchscreen display. Here are the full details : Continue reading “Ricoh THETA X 360° Camera now Available for Pre-order”

Skylum Luminar Neo AI Photo Editor Released

Skylum officially released Luminar Neo AI-driven photo editor. The Luminar engine was built from the ground up – it uses artificial intelligence to analyze photos and perform AI-driven editing:

  • RelightAI builds a precise 3D Depth Map of the 2D image to provide quick, targeted control of scene lighting, allowing artists to:
    • Independently adjusting lighting and color warmth for far and near objects across the scene. 
    • Help easily fix portraits where the foreground subject is underexposed. 
  • RelightAI isolates problem areas for correction, leaving the rest of the image untouched. Combine RelightAI with other scene aware tools and photographers can precisely adjust the lighting of any photo.
  • Remove Dust Spots – Automatically identify and seamlessly remove small artifacts, like dust spots, from every photo with the help of AI.
  • Remove Power Lines – Uses AI to automatically identify and effortlessly remove power lines from landscape photographs to create a pristine image free from clutter.
  • Layers – Combine different images into unique compositions and include new elements from built-in overlays and object libraries.
  • Presets – Instant style changes designed by professional photographers of every stripe. Or, build and save your own unique looks for reuse on future shoots.
  • Performance Gains* – Luminar Neo is significantly faster than LuminarAI for complex photo editing tasks. Driven by the new Luminar engine, artists can now enjoy the following performance gains. 

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Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens

Venus Optics unveils the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO LensIt is the World’s Smallest 2x macro lens for full frame mirrorless cameras.

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is currently available to order on the official website of Venus Optics (http://www.venuslens.net/) and their authorized resellers. Recommended Retail Price in the US (without tax) is USD 449/pc (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE) & USD 499/pc (Leica M). Pricing may vary in different countries. Shipping starts from early December onwards. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens”

Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Officially Announced

It’s official. Tokina unveils the new Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony E-Mount. SZ series offering a range of exciting products with specific features and valuable advantages.

Tokina SZ 500mm F8 Reflex MF Lens for $399 at B&H. Continue reading “Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Officially Announced”

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II & 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lenses Announced

In addition to the new OM SYSTEM OM-1 mirrorless camera, OM Digital Solutions also announced two new OM System Micro Four Thirds lenses: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm F4.0 PRO.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens $999 Available for Pre-Order

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lens $899 Available for Pre-Order

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm F4.0 PRO are expected to be available early March 2022 for $1,000 USD / $1,299 CAD and $900 USD / $1,150 CAD, respectively. Both lenses come with a front and rear lens cap as well as a lens hood, cloth carrying case, instruction manual and warranty card.

Pre-order links:

OM SYSTEM OM-1 body: $2,199 at B&HAdorama.

OM SYSTEM OM-1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 Lens: $2,799 at B&HAdorama.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lens: $899 at B&HAdorama.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens: $999 at B&HAdorama.

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