Last week, we published our first impression of the new Nikon Z5 II. On this Monday, I spent another day with this camera to refine and confirm my feelings. And yes, I think I am very confident now. You do not need a deep bank account to take a picture of wildlife these days, even on full-frame. I am really happy that this great hobby is becoming more cheap.
What else did you bring in the case of photography news this week? let’s take a look.
Recent announcements
- Songra AF 50 mm F/1.2 Moonlight: An autofocus-equipped from a new Chinese company, the beginning of super-fast lenses, designed for cameras with E, L and Z Mount. The lens has a decylble aperture ring, an AF/mF switch and 50 mm f/1.2, like a relatively modest 72 mm filter thread (is 82 mm of Nicon). There are 15 optical elements arranged in 10 groups (including 2 aspherical) inside the aluminum barrel. Weight in 900 grams, it is about half between Nikon and Sony. However, the lens will lighten your wallet much less than any of your contestants. The expected price of about $ 1,000 is about half of its rivals.
- Progress Digital PG30 Ultra Portable And Progress Digital Pg10.5 Pro Mini SSD: An established memory card manufacturer has entered the market with two models of portable SSD. The small of the two, PG30, is the same in the size and size of a standard flash drive. It is available with capabilities ranging from 500GB to 2TB and writes a speed of 1000MB/s. The larger PG10.5 is similar to its card reader and is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capabilities with transfer speed up to 4000MB/s. 1TB version is priced $ 140 PG30 and for $ 180 For pg10.5.
- Lexar Armor Gold UHS-II SDXC: In my experience, Lexar had problems with mechanical durability of his card. It seems to be a matter of past. Its new armor gold line (capacity ranging from 64GB to 1TB) can actually take a lot of coarse treatment. Its stainless steel cover is marketed as 37 times stronger than a standard SD card, and Lexer says it has been tested to face the force of 370 newton. Speed write more or less classic 280MB/s reid and 205MB/s. 256GB gold standard cost $ 120,
rumor mill
Fujifilm is preparing a new half frame camera
It seems that the new vertical half-frame format is becoming a new standard. After the Pentax 17 film Camera, which was introduced in June 2024, Fujifilm may soon be to announce a camera with the same format. The main difference is that while Pentax uses a 35 mm film, Fujifilm will shoot on a Sony digital sensor.
A picture posted on Fuji Edict shows designs like a very classic, almost leika. However, top dials are not used for shutter speed, but only for exposure compensation (+/- 3ev). Like Pentax, Fujifilm will target less advanced photographers who prefer a stylish design, small size and simple control.
A maximum aperture lens of f/2.4 is rumored to be 14-25 mm zoom or 17.5 mm Prime. Keeping in mind the 2x crop factor, the focal length will be equal to 28–50 mm or 35 mm Prime. The lens has a noticeable aperture ring. The leaked image reveals the presence of a flash, hot shoe, top display, microphone and viewfinder.
Through Fuji addict
Canon Super-Talephoto Zoom: The Rumor Odyssey continues
Now it has been a few years because rumors of Canon’s much awaited super-telphoto zoom lens started spreading around the Internet. Some may also have seen it in the field. A true unicorn of a lens. Everyone is talking about it, but some have really seen it.
Originally, it was going to be RF 200–500 mm F/4L ISMM. Then, perhaps as an expression of wishful thinking, the lens had to receive an underlying zoom. Later, the expected maximum aperture of F/4 was downgrainedly downed, and there was nothing else about the underlying teleconverter. So what are the current expectations for future lenses?
The fictional upcoming lens RF is 300-600 mm F/5.6L. If this is the final version, I think such a lens will fly away from shelves like hotcakes. In fact, it is difficult to find a uniform lens into the line-up of the canon-a middle ground between the value, access and maximum aperture. I think even such a lens can be weighed safely below a psychological range of 3 kg. If this is the final version, I think I will like it. How are you?
Through Canon rumors
Next week viltrox 35 mm f/1.2 lab for Nicon
Wiltrox is officially expected to announce the super-fast 35 mm lens of its flagship lab series next week. The lens will include programable buttons, an aperture ring, a color display and 77 mm filter thread. Sony users were originally expected to be in the first line. However, now it seems that Nikon shooters will get to see it at the same time. And when we are in the rumor mill section, perhaps I can reveal that you will soon be able to read a review of Nikon Z 35 mm F/1.2 on photography life. It would be very interesting to compare it with the expected Wiltrox newcomer.
Through Nikon rumors And Photo rumors
Good deals and new sales
Canon is Allegedly In the near future, they are going to respond to Trump’s “mythological” tariff by increasing their US prices. If this happens, any price on which you can currently buy anything from canon can look like a good deal. For now, however, I have chosen some cameras and lenses that distract from general pricing in consumer -friendly direction.
Both B&H and Adorama are closed for Passover this week and will reopen on 21 April. You can still add items to your car, but I am incorporating Amazon links for the products below today if you need a equipment to come soon.
Camera
- Canon EOS R3 $ 4,999 was now $ 3,999 (On Amazon,
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II $ 4,299 was now $ 3,999 (On Amazon,
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II $ 2,199 was now $ 1,999 (On Amazon,
- Canon EOS R8 $ 1,499 was now $ 1,299 (On Amazon,
- Canon EOS R7 $ 1,619 was now $ 1,519 (On Amazon,
Lens
- Canon RF 100-500 mm F/4.5-7.1 L $ 2,899 was now $ 2,699 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 70-200 mm F/2.8L $ 2,799 was now $ 2,599 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 70-200 mm F/4L $ 1,599 was now $ 1,499 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 24-70 mm F/2.8L $ 2,399 was now $ 2,199 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 28-70 mm F/2L $ 3,099 was now $ 2,899 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 15-35 mm F/2.8L $ 2,399 was now $ 2,199 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 15-30 mm F/4.5-6.3 $ 549 was now $ 449 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 14-35 mm F/4L $ 1,399 was now $ 1,299 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 135 mm F/1.8L $ 2,099 was now $ 1,899 (On Amazon,
- Canon RF 50 mm F/1.2L $ 2,299 was now $ 2,199 (On Amazon,
Other pages of interest
Stunning pictures of Jim Brandenberg were a big and appearance to me when I was just starting with a camera – and honestly, they are still. When I close my eyes, I can clearly see that prestigious image of a white wolf around the ice somewhere in the Arctic. Sadly, he died this week at the age of 79. Who knows which far and wild world he is now taking a picture. As a monument for his talent, you can enjoy some of his worldly works here. on this pageNot enough? I also recommend this inspiring video “Chase by Light: A photographic trip with Jim Brandenburg,
I think it is important to always have something to look forward – a type of “carrot” hanging in front of us to get us through everyday routine. This week I hung one of those sweet gazes right in front of my eyes. Don’t worry, if you want, you will get a chance to bite. A few days ago I plan to shoot in Alps with a brilliant Austrian photographer Bernhard ShubertAnd, of course, I will take my camera to film another episode of our online workshop series, where another award winning wildlife photographer will share some knowledge and techniques with our readers.
A recent article from Canon rumors Gives a new meaning to the word ‘breaking news’. Canon RF 200-800 mm F/6.3-9 ISM lens has quickly become a popular telephoto choice among Canon shooters, which is the sheer access and $ 1900. Unfortunately, now there are some reports of this telephoto zoom that are truly breaking into two pieces. In one case, it also occurred inside a closed camera bag (whose owner did not fall with a rock with it). For the credits of the canon, they took responsibility and replaced the damaged piece, and possibly they are looking at the reasons and potential solutions for the future copies of this lens.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #97
Last week was the theme NightAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of LeavesAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, April 19, 2024!
Week #96 Results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “Night”, which starts with the photo of Mauro 70:
I love the way the foreground is made prominent by thousands of fireflies!
Photo of vanaf141414:
Northern lights are a classic part of night photography, and here they lead to a comfortable house in the cold.
Andrewgusew’s photo:
Trees covered in snow attract the most attention, and I like how a tree has a resonance in the bright disc of the moon. Good!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Leaves Subject.
