First image of the new SongRaw 85mm f/1.2 Full Frame AF lens
Songraw announced the new 85mm f/1.2 autofocus lens for the Sony E-, Nikon Z- and Leica L-mount system cameras. On top you see the BIG lens near the recently announced 50mm f/1.2.
SongRaw 85mm f/1.2 specs:
- 10-group 15-element optical structure
- 13 aperture blades
- weight about 900 grams
- 72mm filter interface
- minimum focus distance 0.52m
- STM focus motor
- Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica L mount
- 4,999 RMB (around $700 without tariff)
- expected to go on sale on 20 May
Here you see the lens mounted on the Sony A7rV:
Part 2: Lumix S1II and S1IIe Youtube reviews roundup
Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Here is the second part of the Youtubers collective take on the new Lumix gear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADymLCQ0_Kuskes!!
Zhongyi Optics announced a new 35mm f/1.4 L lens
The Chinese company Zhongyi Optics is about to release its first autofocus lens. It will be a new 35mm f/1.4 made for Sony E, Leica L and Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lens has an aperture ring, a focus ring, an AF/MF switch and an Fn button. Price and start of delivery to be announced.
10 Year Anniversary Sale at Wandrd
Save up to 68% on Wandrd products sold by BHphoto, Amazon and Wandrd.
Press text:
We’re thrilled to announce that our 10 Year Anniversary Sale kicks off today, and runs through May 17th! These are the lowest prices in WANDRD history—better than any Black Friday or Prime Day event. Once in a Decade Deals!
30% Off PRVKE series
30% Off Rogue Slings
50% Off Transit Travel Backpack
68% Off X1 Crossbody
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Part 2: Lumix S1II and S1IIe Youtube reviews roundup
Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
There are so many reviews that I’m going to split the summary into two parts. Here is part 1 and it shows that pretty much all reviewers really like the new S1II!!!
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