Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Pre-Orders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 28, 2018


The Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is now available from B&H Photo and Adorama. It should be available at Amazon soon.

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Sony Officially Announces The Worlds Toughest and Fastest SD Card

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 28, 2018

Sony SF-G series: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony introduces the world’s toughest and fastest SD Card

  • World’s toughest[i] SD card is 18x[ii]bend proof[iii] and drop proof[iv]
  • World’s first[v] one-piece molding structure for strength and hardness
  • Ribless and switchless design ensures there are no fragile components
  • World’s fastest[vi] read speed up to 300MB/s and write speed up to 299MB/s[vii]
  • Waterproof and dustproof world-class ratings of IPX8and IP6X respectively[viii]
  • Keep your work safe with the SD Scan Utility and File Rescue Software

Sony today announced a brand new innovation in storage media with the launch of the “SF-G series TOUGH specification”UHS-II SD card. Addressing the needs of photographers who are reliant upon their photographs remaining safe when their SD cards are removed from the camera, the new SF-G series TOUGH specification range combines the world’s fastest read and write speeds with an ultra-rugged design that is bend proof to 180N, and drop proof to 5 metres. For photographers who are fighting against the elements to get the perfect shot, the SF-G series TOUGH specification range of SD cards are also waterproof with an IPX8 rating and dustproof with an IP6X rating.

The new SF-G series TOUGHspecification range of SD cards are 18 times stronger than the SD standard[ix] with world’s first monolithic structure (one-piece molding, no empty space in the card) and materials of high-grade hardness, unlike conventional SD cards with a thin, 3-part ensemble. They areprotected against typical physical damage that can affect conventional SD cards such as a broken plastic casing, broken data protection lock and broken connector ribs. This has been achieved through a new means that it is the world’s first rib-less SD card with no write protection switch. These developments ensure that the SF-G series TOUGH specificationis more resistant to bending and easy to break parts are removed entirely and has been engineered by Sony to deliver the best balance of hardness and toughness. Completely sealed with one-piece molding structure, no waterdrop, dust or dirt is not allowed to come into the card, meeting highest grade of waterproof (IPX8) and dustproof(IP6X). Read More »

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2018

Samyang announced an 85mm f/1.8 manual focus lens that will be sold in the US under the Rokinon name as the Rokinon MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS. The lens will be available in September and retail for $399.

Specifications

Specifications85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Aperture RangeF1.8 to F22
Opical Construction9 Elements in 7 groups
Special lensED 1, HR 1
CoatingUMC
Minimum Focusing Distance0.65 m (2.13 ft)
Magnification Ratiox 0.17
Filter SizeΦ 62.0 mm
Maximum DiameterΦ 67.5 mm
MountCANON MSONY EFUJIFILM XMICRO FOUR – THIRDS
Angle of viewASP-C18.0 ˚19.1 °19.1 °–
FOUR-THIRDS 4/3 “–––14.7 ˚
Lengh80.6 mm80.7 mm81.0 mm79.5 mm
Weight
Without Lens Cap, Hood		344 g344 g362 g356 g

 

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HARTBLEI Superrotator Optics by Carl Zeiss 4/120 Macro for Fuji GFX

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2018

HCam.de is announcing the HARTBLEI Superrotator Optics by Carl Zeiss 4/120 Macro for Fuji GFX. It’s built to order so you can also order one with a Carl Zeiss 4/40mm IF and 2.8/80mm.

HARTBLEI Superrotator for Fuji GFX

Optics by Carl Zeiss 4/120 Macro for Fuji GFX

The new standard for professional Work with the GFX.
Get the precision (geared + 3x 360º Rotational) movement Power of a Viewcamera, with Zeiss Optics.

We have taken the famous Medium Format 45mm tilt and shift mechanics, the unique dual helicoid of our 35mm Zeiss versions, reworked everything to the newest standards and added the geared Sidefocus option.

First announcement, Price and more details + photos soon.
We can deliver immediately (built on order). And if there is interest we can also build 4/40mm IF and 2,8/80mm versions

for more infos contact me at [email protected]

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

via HCam.de

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Fujifilm Sunday Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 26, 2018


Save $650
Fujifilm GFX 50S Body: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Save $250
Fujifilm X-H1 Body: B&H Photo/ Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Grip: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Save $400-500
Fujifilm X-T2 w 18-55: B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2:  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Edition: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Save $200
Fujifilm X-T100 w XC50-200mm:B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T100 w XC15-45mm + XC50-200mm: B&H Photo / Amazon

Save $200
Fujifilm X-A5 :+ XC15-45 + XC50-230: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

G Lens Savings
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR (save $550): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR(save $550): B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR (save $350): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 63mm F2.8 R WR (save $350): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 120 F4 R LM OIS WR Macro (save $550): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR (save $450): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

X-Mount Lenses
Variety of Discounted X-Mount Lenses in one place: B&H Photo

Software
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2018
Picktorial+X-Pack Bundle


New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

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Steelring Nikon F/FX/GFX: Nikon F Mount For GFX and X Series Smart AF Adapter Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 25, 2018


We reported that Steelring was working on a Nikon GFX adapter about one month ago, but now it seems that this adapter will also be coming to X-Series cameras soon. The GFX adapter is further along than the one for X-series from what I understand, but it seems adapters supporting Nikon lenses are on the rise. There was also a slightly alternative post about the adapters which you can read about below.

Main features:

  1. Support Nikon AF-S G and E type lens, and AF-P G type lens contrast based AF in GFX 50s body.
  2. Electromagnetic diaphragm of type E Lens can be controlled by GFX 50s body, allows AF in full open ( decided by camera body ) and step down for exposure.
  3. Diaphragm of G type lens was manually controlled by aperture ring of adapter in real-time,  so AF is conducted in real effective aperture as exposure. AF performance may be bad in low light/contrast, benefits are 1) Real aperture priority,  2) and totally no noise of consistent IRIS moving.
  4. Full EXIF info recording. ( For G type lens, only the current max open aperture was displayed and recorded, no way to adjust it ).
  5. Lens VR was support and effective on demand.

FX mount version adapter is in design phase, maybe with better performance of PDAF and auto aperture control version for your choice.

Note:

Support to AF-D type lens will be very limited, EXIF may works, but no AF absolutely.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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