Photorumors is reporting that the Panasonic S shipped early and that some smaller retailers have them in stock already. Hopefully, the big three will follow soon.
Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic 24-105mm f/4.0 S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic 70-200mm f/4.0 S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
via Photorumors
Meike recently announced a new 35mm f/1.4 manual focus lens designed for m43. The new lens is already in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon.
Lens specifications:
| Lens classification: | Micro single lens |
| Aperture range: | F1.4-F16 |
| Recent focusing distance: | 0.4m |
| Focal length range: | 35mm |
| Lens structure: | 5 groups of 8 |
| Filter size: | ∅49mm |
| APS-C format: | Level: 37 degrees / vertical: 25 degrees / diagonal: 43 degrees |
| 4/3 format: | Level: 28 degrees / vertical: 21 degrees / diagonal: 35 degrees |
| Product Size: | ∮60.5*42mm |
| Package dimensions: | 93*77*92mm |
| Outer box: | 460*420*250mm |
| Product weight: | About 220 grams |
Billingham and Olympus are teaming up to release a limited edition Hadley Pro to celebrate Olympus’ Centenary. These bags will only be available at the Photography Show from 16-19 March 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham.
“The bag is a special limited edition of the Hadley Pro camera bag, crafted from black canvas and leather. It features Olympus branding and a special 100 years mark.”
“The Olympus Centenary bag designed by Billingham will be available to complement sales of the OM-D E-M1X/EM1 MKII body or kits during The Photography Show. Customers can simply take their receipt to the Olympus stand (D91) to claim their bag*.”
The bag is designed to fit any camera from the O-MD line up, but a standard Hadley Pro will basically fit anything.
via ePhotozine
Lensbaby just announced their new Composer Pro II and Lensbaby Edge 35 Optic it is specifically designed to produce strong creative selective focus effects. Lensbaby now has many lenses for m43.
Lensbaby Composer Pro II Specs
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Aperture | f/3.5 to f/22 |
| Lens Mount | m43 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7″ / 17.8 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.2x |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 6 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Tilt | Up to 15° |
| Filter Thread | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.9″ / 63.5 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 oz / 439.4 g |
Meyer Optik Görlitz is back thanks to OPC Optics and they hope to not make the same mistakes as the company that originally tried to revive the brand. So far they have released two press releases, which you can read below, but the second one is probably the most interesting since it includes:
Somnium and Nocturnus ranges for the time being. In line with comments in the past on various online platforms, forums etc., the current Meyer Optik staff also soon became aware that internally the Somnium was actually a modified Russian lens and the Nocturnus was a modified Chinese lens.
It looks like two of Meyer Optik Görlitz more expensive lenses were largely a Russian and Chinese design. Meyer will discontinue these lenses for now and will not continue many of their former practices like crowdfunding. The first lenses manufactured entirely in Germany from Meyer Optik should start to ship around the end of 2019 after they finish the acquisition. There is also news about warranty support and some existing stock that is left.
As part of the takeover of the brand, OPC Optics also acquired the previous manufacturer’s stock of finished goods. These lenses have been checked by OPC and will be for sale at greatly reduced prices, for as long as stocks last. OPC Optics will, of course, honor guarantees and warranties for 2 years from the date of purchase. Any subsequent production of these lens designs or their components is not envisaged in the current development plan.
You can read the full press releases below. Read More