Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Mark 1 vs Mark 2

Jordan and Max compare the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Mark 1 and Mark 2 in the video above and come to an interesting conclusion. It’s probably only worth owning a Mark 2 if your body currently supports dual IS version 2, otherwise, it isn’t really worth upgrading at this time.

Panasonic 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH: B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds Preorder

Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds now available for preorder

  • 15mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Rectilinear Lens Design
  • Two Aspherical and Three ED Elements
  • Frog Eye Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Regular Edition:
Black 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo
Silver 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo

Lightweight Edition for Drones:
Black 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo
Silver 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo

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Viltrox Introduces New AF Adapters For m43


EF-M2 Automatic focus 0.71x Canon EF-mount series lens to be used on M43 camera

Function
Viltrox EF-M2 mount adapter is designed to allow Canon EF-mount series lens to be used on M43 camera. Plus 0.71 based on the original focal length (equivalent focal length=focal length x0.71), which help enlarge 1 level aperture. Build-in 4groups, 4pcs optical glasses, AF(autofocus) and adjustable aperture,etc.

Feature
*    Gold-plated electronic contact, Auto-focus function,
*    It can realize AF, adjustable aperture from camera body to lens’s aperture
*    More durable metal material
*    Compatible for all the EF-lens

Specifications

ModelEF-M2 mount adapter
Compatible lensesCanon EF/EF-S series lenses
Compatible camerasM43 series cameras
Focus modeAuto focus
Focal Lenth Multiplier0.71x
Optical  glasses4 groups, 4 glasses
Tripod SocketCu1/4″× 1
Diameter and LengthΦ67mm×25mm
WeightApprox. 135 g (excluding cap)
Front capCamera cover
Rear capLens Dust cap


EF-M1 Automatic focus Canon EF-mount series lens to be used on M43 camera

Function
Viltrox EF-M2 mount adapter is designed to allow Canon EF-mount series lens to be used on M43 camera. Plus 0.71 based on the original focal length (equivalent focal length=focal length x0.71), which help enlarge 1 level aperture. Build-in 4groups, 4pcs optical glasses, AF(autofocus) and adjustable aperture, etc.

Feature
*    Gold-plated electronic contact, Auto-focus function,
*    It can realize AF, adjustable aperture from camera body to lens’s aperture
*    More durable metal material
*    Compatible for all the EF-lens

Specifications

ModelEF-M2 mount adapter
Compatible lensesCanon EF/EF-S series lenses
Compatible camerasM43 series cameras
Focus modeAuto focus
Focal Lenth Multiplier0.71x
Optical  glasses4 groups, 4 glasses
Tripod SocketCu1/4″× 1
Diameter and LengthΦ67mm×25mm
WeightApprox. 135 g (excluding cap)
Front capCamera cover
Rear capLens Dust cap
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Olympus and Panasonic Firmware Updates

Olympus firmware updates are available via the Olympus Camera Updater.

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-F6.3 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. firmware update procedure can be found here.

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Olympus and Profoto Collaboration Empowering Your Creativity


TTL and HSS for Olympus Empowering Your Creativity
Today Profoto and Olympus announce their collaboration to offer optimized compatibility between Profoto flashes and Olympus cameras. When the unique Profoto AirTTL was first announced in November 2013, it revolutionized the photography industry by enabling a lean workflow and making it possible to seamlessly merge your camera with your flash. Now we are proud to include Olympus shooters in the AirTTL family, empowering photographers to be more creative and focus less on settings.

Together with Olympus, we are proud to announce our latest family member – the Air Remote TTL-O. Light is the essence of every image, and with Profoto AirTTL light shaping becomes easier. It unlocks new creative possibilities and helps you go from idea to final image faster. We are happy to enable the world’s most ambitious image creators to turn their ambition into reality. – Anders Hedebark, president of Profoto.

Profoto Air Remote TTL-O is a small, wireless radio transmitter that can be attached to the Olympus camera’s hot shoe. The remote offers full TTL and HSS capability with Profoto’s Pro-10, D2, B1, and B2 flashes.

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