- Last month
- Sony interview with CineD: Talk about the FX lineup future
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - CineD had a chat with Nobutatsu Takahashi-san, New Contents Creation Business Unit, Cinema Line Division, Senior General Manager. So let’s share some tidbits: I recently reported that several large store owners told me that FX2 pre-order numbers are a flop. CineD politely asked Sony what the “feedback” on this camera... - Sigma announces that pre-orders for the new 17-40mm lens were higher than expected. SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - Sigma lens preorders: 17-40mm f/1.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, WexUK. Press text from Sigma Japan: Apology regarding the supply status of the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art” Thank you for your patronage of Sigma products. We have received more orders than we expected for the “Sigma 17-40mm F1.8...
- New firmware updates for the Nikon Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, and Zf cameras released
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, and Zf mirrorless cameras: Nikon Z50II Firmware Update Version 1.02: Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged). Nikon Z5II Firmware Update Version 1.01: Updated... - Thypoch Simera 28 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount now on sale Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - The Thypoch Simera 28 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale at ($60 off): B&H Photo Thypoch website (international shipping) Today Thypoch announced a new Simera 21mm f/1.4 M-mount lens (you will need an adapter for Z-mount): Additional coverage on Thypoch lenses for Nikon...
- Filming Shaky Videos? These Gimbals Fix Everything
Canonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - Shaky hands? Wobbly shots? Feel like you’re filming during an earthquake? Fear not. Gimbals are the unsung heroes that make your handheld footage look like Hollywood. Whether you’re vlogging on a beach or chasing cheetahs on safari, these 4 gimbals keep your camera smoother than your uncle’s bad pickup lines.... - Coming soon: new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - This week, Venus Optics is expected to announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount (a few sample photos can be found here): This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show...
- Canon 5D Mark II: 4 Lenses That Make This Legend Sing Canonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - The Canon 5D Mark II—a camera that basically invented DSLR video as we know it. Back in 2008, it was the cool kid that walked into the room with full-frame swagger and 1080p video when everyone else was still living in megapixel mediocrity. Over a decade later, it’s still a...
- OM-5II tested by Robin Wong
43Rumors (Monday, 23 June) - Robin Wong likes the “New” camera :) OM-5II preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, WexUK.... - Super deal at Adorama: Sony A1II with free battery grip and free 2nd battery ($476 value gift) and 2-5 days shipment SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 23 June) - You get $476 worth of free extras with the Sony A1II sold by Adorama (Click here). Expected availability is August :( The post Super deal at Adorama: Sony A1II with free battery grip and free 2nd battery ($476 value gift) and 2-5 days shipment first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- David Lynch’s Sony A7r and A7s cameras and lenses were sold at auction for $9,100 SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 23 June) - The famous filmmaker David Lynch passed away five months ago. His family decided to sell his Sony equipment with a starting bid of $150. The entire package was sold for $9,100. It included: Sony A7R (Serial No. 3392953) with FE 2/28 49mm lens, and a Sony A7S (Serial No. 3375970)...
- Nikon USA price increase now in effect Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - The Nikon USA price increase is now in effect. Here is the new price list for lenses made in China (all other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also got a price increase): Product Old price New price Change % AF-S NIKKOR...
- Comparing the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 with the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount: Specification Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Prie $1,196 around $1,000 Focal Length Range...
- Canon USA Price Increases Have Taken Effect Canonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - It was inevitable. Canon USA has officially increased pricing on most cameras and lenses. There will probably be a period of time that some stores may be selling gear at the pre-tariff price increases. These tariffs are really going to hurt businesses, even the big retailers. We hope that all...
- First leaked images of the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 E-mount lens! SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 23 June) - Here are the leaked images of the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens! The lens will be announced within days and cost more than it’s predecessor. Technical Specifications: Mount type: Nikon Z, Sony E Optical zoom: 1.88x Minimum focal length: 16 mm Maximum focal length: 30 mm...
- Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Sunday, 22 June) - Tamron will soon announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Tamron currently has 7 lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here. Here is the leaked information (now removed): Technical Specifications: Mount type: Nikon Z Optical zoom: 1.88x Minimum focal length: 16...
