New Manual Focus Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 2, 2017


Meike announced the new 85mm f/2.8 macro manual focus lens for 43 cameras. It might be a little on the large size though since it was originally designed for a full frame sensor. Meike products are sold on Amazon

Specs:

Product modelMK-85-F2.8
Lens typeMedium telephoto lens for portrait and macro photography
Lens structure8 groups and 11 Elements
Aperture rangeF2.8-22
Maximum Magnification Ratio1:1.5
Lens diameter64mm
Filter size55mm
Length91.5mm（Canon） 90mm（Nikon） 117mm（Sony）
Weight500g
Coatingnano-technology multi-layer coating
View angle28.2° ~ 18.9°
Minimum focus distance0.25m

via Photorumors

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Olympus E-M10 Mark III Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 31, 2017


The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III was announced today and there are quite a few early reviews out there already.

Previews/Hands-on/Reviews
B&H Photo – Field Test: Olympus OM-D E-M10 MK III

Cinema5D – Olympus E-M10 III – Sample Footage and Exclusive First Impressions

Imaging Resource – Olympus E-M10 III announced, tested: The entry-level OM-D camera gets 4K video and a friendlier interface

Dpreview – Olympus OM-D E-M10 III Shooting Experience

Dpreview – Hands-on with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

ThePhoBlographer – First Impressions: Olympus OMD E-M10 Mk III

Ming Thein – Premiere and review: The 2017 Olympus E-M10 Mark III

Wex – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-On First Look

Photographyblog – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-on Review

ParkCameras – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-on Review

CameraJabber – OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III REVIEW

Kroupski – E-M10 Videos

Ordering Options
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Body – Black
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Body – Silver
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera w/14-42 – Black
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera w/14-42 – Silver
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

 

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware 2.0 Announcement

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 30, 2017


Panasonic Press Release
DC-GH5 Firmware Update Service Ver.2.0 for Exceptional Enhancement of Performance and Functions

  • Panasonic responds to user demands in firmware update
  • Enhanced functionalities for professional users
  • Exceptional camera upgrades to improve imagery

Berlin, Germany (30th August 2017) – Panasonic is announcing the new firmware update program Ver.2.0 for DC-GH5 to further enhance its performance. After speaking with prominent photographers and cinematographers worldwide who have used the GH5, Panasonic examined which functions were in-demand by users and therefore what was required from the update. This has led to the enhancement not just being a firmware update, but an exceptional upgrade of camera performance to satisfy professional GH5 users. Read More »

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Black Olympus E-M10 Mark III

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 29, 2017


Nokishita released some Black photos of the Olympus E-M10 Mark III. You can find the full specs for the E-M10 Mark III here.

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Olympus Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2017


Olympus PEN-F Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 25mm and 45mm (Save $600):
B&H Photo
Olympus PEN-F Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 25mm (Save $300):
B&H Photo
Olympus PEN-F Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 45mm (Save $300):
B&H Photo
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 300mm (Save $300):
B&H Photo
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 12-100mm (Save $200):
B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Zoom (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 “R” Zoom (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro (Save $100)
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
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Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-Tracker (Save $70):
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