Laowa 15mm – $900 Chinese Lens with Zero Distortion!
Kai tested the new Zero Distorion Laowa 15mm lens
New Cambo products for the Hasselblad X1D
Press text:
With the recent firmware bringing electronic shutter to the X1D, Cambo has stepped up and introduced two new options for photographers to get the most out of their systems.
As a further development of the ACTUS-G product line for medium format mirrorless cameras, Cambo is now introducing the ACTUS-XCD to host the Hasselblad X1D camera body.
The ACTUS-G system was already available as ACTUS-GFX for the Fujifilm GFX series, now the bayonet holder can be supplied with the XCD bayonet from Hasselblad. The bayonet holder is interchangeable and includes Cambo’s convenient internal rotation between landscape and portrait position.
Based on the knowledge used in our other Canon lens adapters, Cambo has now created an adapter to enable the use of Canon lenses on the Hasselblad-X1D camera.
This adapter is mounted directly to the X1D camera bayonet and it controls the aperture of Canon lenses electronically, by similar controls as on the ACB-CA, WRE-CA and CA-GFX. Be aware that there is no further protocol to communicate with the X1D camera for setting aperture, auto focus or EXIF date from the lens.
It may be obvious that only Canon lenses that have a larger image circle, such as the T/S lenses, will have enough coverage for this sensor.
This combination makes it possible to use the Hasselblad X1D camera with a 17mm (and 24mm) focal length that covers the full format of the X1D 33x44mm sensor. Depending on the composition you may still be able to use the T/S movements on the lens unobstructed. More information will be released about compatibility with the newly announced Canon TS/E Lenses as they are available for testing, however at this time it can be assumed that the image circles will be of an acceptable size.
As there is no mechanical shutter in this setup, there are limitations in use with certain light sources, exposure times and subjects, we refer to the information from Hasselblad about this.
Kenko announces the new 400mm f/8.0 mirror lens
Kenko announced their new 400mm f/8.0 Reflex lens. It will be available as MFT, EOS-M, Sony and Fuji X mount version too. It will go on sale on Sept 15. Price info has not been released yet.
Different mount version codes:
Fuji X-E3, XF80mm and G45mm officially announced and available for preorder
Fuji announced the new X-E3 which is more compact than its predecessors. And they also announced two new lenses:
Fuji X-E3 at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
Fuji XF80mm at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
Fuji G45mm at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
Full coverage with a massive amount of tests and reviews at Fujirumors.com.
Nikon patented the new 50mm f/0.9 and 35mm f/1.2 lenses for a Full Frame mirrorless system camera
The Japanese website Hi Lows Note spotted two newly published Nikon lens patents. It describes the design of a 50mm f/0.9 and 35mm f/1.2 lens for a Full Frame mirrorless system camera.
Seems like Nikon really wants to “WOW” the people when they will launch their new FF system in 2018!
New leaked images of the Fuji X-E3, XF80mm and new GF45mm lens
Within 24 hours Fuji will announce the nee X-E3, XF80mm and GF45mm. Nokishita posted some new images and info:
X-E 3
Color: Black / Silver
Kit: Body ยท XF 18-55 mm lens kit
Expected release date: September 28, 2017
Mass store sales price (tax included): Body 123,660 yen, lens kit 166,860 yen
Metal hand grip MHG-XE 3 and bottom leather case BLC-XE 3 will also be released on September 28
XF 80 mm F 2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Scheduled release date: October? (Possibility of November)
Mass store sales price (tax included): 145,260 yen
GF 45 mm F 2.8 R WR
Scheduled Release Date: Mid November
Mass store sales price (tax included): 220,860 yen
