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Techart released the new firmware 4.0 for their M-mount to E-mount autofocus adapter. You can read all details at Stkb.co.jp (Google Translation here). To install the firmware use the iOS or Android APP. The new firmware has a drastic improvement in focusing speed and accuracy!

You can buy the adapter at Techart (Click here), Adorama (Click here) or on [shoplink 51403 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Hi, this is Thomas from COSYSPEED. We just launched a new version of the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic camera bag for mirrorless cameras. A whole black model and the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition. From The Streethunters Edition 10,-€ of each sold bag are flowing into a project of Terre des Hommes to support unaccompanied refugee Children.

We’d like to offer your readers two PHOTOKINA tickets packed in the fastest camera bag of the world, a shiny new CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Black :-)

B&H has a promo in September on the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic of 49,95 $US.

More info on www.cosyspeed.com and www.mirrorlesshero.com.The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition is only available in the COSYSPEED Online Shop: USA: www.cosyspeedshop.com / Rest of the world: www.cosyspeedshop.de

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Samyang just announced two new FF lenses: The 85mm f/1.2 and the 14mm f/2.4! They are the first lenses of the new Samyang “Premium” lens range. Those are not autofocus lenses but do have electronic aperture control. Samyang said these lenses can outresolve 50MP sensors and are fit for 8K resolution.

Sadly the 85mm lens will be available for Canon EF mount only yet and it’s unclear if they plan to make an A or E-mount version too. But the 14mm lens will be available for E-mount!

Full info about the 85mm lens at SamyangGlobal.
Full info about the 14mm lens at SamyangGlobal.

Here is the press text about the 14mm FE lens:

Samyang 14mm F2.4 is a premium manual focus photo lens designed for high resolution photoshoots. In pursuit of image quality itself, this new lens is equipped with the most advanced optical technology among Samyang Lenses. With over 40 years of research and development in optics, Samyang integrates the essence of history and introduces a signature lens line-up.
It has the unprecedented resolving power, matched with 50 megapixels photo and 8K video productions. The resolving power contains abundant pixel information, allowing photographers the freedom in post-production to create unique image of own. It enables you to capture life-long memories in everlasting image quality. Bokeh, out-focusing, starburst effect creates unforgettable image.
14mm F2.4 takes no compromise for the image quality. It is consisted of 18 glasses in 14 groups including four different special optics: two aspherical lenses, one hybrid aspherical lens, two extra-low dispersion lenses and one high refractive lens. This optimal performance creates impressive image quality from centre to corner of image. Also, the minimised aberration enhance the clarity of image, creating more impressive image than your eyes can see.
Aluminium alloy metal is adopted for maximum durability. With a sleek yet unprecedented design with flowing curves, this signature line-up is a one-of-a-kind lens. The usability is maximized with considerate diameter in 95mm.

Newsshooter at IBC 2016: Sigma’s Shinji Yamaki demonstrates new cine lens range from Dan Chung on Vimeo.

This is a summary of IBC show news:

Sigma:
Hands-on with the new Sigma CINE lens range (WexPhotographic)
IBC 2016: Hands on with the new Sigma cine lenses (Newsshooter).

Tokina:
Tokina Cine Lenses hands-on by Cinema5D

Atomos:
Atomos Shogun Inferno will ship on September 26 at BHphoto.

Angenieux:
Hands on with Angenieux’s Super 35mm/Full-Frame Type EZ Series zooms (Newsshooter).

Aputure:
Aputure puts an electronic Variable ND inside their DEC Canon EF to Mirrorless lens adaper (Newsshooter)

And don’t forget to check out the full coverage report at Personal View.

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Zhong Yi announced a new Silver version of their Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 APS-C E-mount lens. The new lens is available for order one Bay and you can have it in [shoplink 51169 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 51168 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink].

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Press text:

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released an improved version of their first f/0.95 lens, Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II. The mark II verison features a drastic improvement of sharpness, better control of chromatic abberations and much compact size. The new version comes with a Fuji X / Sony E / EOS-M mount and is able to cover the image circle of APS-C sized sensors.

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II is a ultra-fast prime lens which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of around 53mm in APS-C cameras. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 makes it extremely convenient to shoot at a low light conditions without flash. The new optical design incorporates a 11 elements in 8 groups structure, including 1pc of Extra-low disperson elements, 2 pcs of Extra-high Refractive Index elements and 3pcs of High Refractive Index elements. This structure effectively improved the image resolution by 30% compared to the previous version from corners to corners. This also controls the chromatic abberations very well and deliver excellent image sharpness even at f/0.95.

The new Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 is light and compact. The total weight is reduced from 680g to 460g, making it an ideal companion for the compact mirrorless cameras. Manual focus design and a click-less, silent aperture ring promote smooth handling and are especially well-suited to video applications. The lens is built in metallic enclosure with additional protective process and finest finishing, which gives extra durability and aesthetic.

Package Includes

1 x Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 (II) Sony E mount

Leather Box

Front and Rear Lens Caps

Instructions Manual

Specifications

Newsshooter at IBC 2016: Aputure Electronic Variable ND DEC Test Footage – 4K from Dan Chung on Vimeo.

Newsshooter published the first hands-on report of the new Aputure Electronic Variable ND Canon EF to E-Mount adapter:

Unlike a conventional screw-in variable ND filter, there is no black extinction cross when approaching maximum density. It also has a much wider range of ND and Aputure claim there is virtually no colour shift – something that plagues other variable ND filters.
Colours look good and just as Aputure claim there appears to be little colour shift. Resolution looked to be similar to without the filter and there was no obvious softness or vignetting in the corners of the frame. We also tried it inside using the new Zeiss 21-100mm lens. There were no odd flares or obvious image issues.

Note: There is yet no price and shipping info yet

Newsshooter at IBC 2016: Aputure puts a variable ND inside their DEC Canon to Mirrorless lens adapter from Dan Chung on Vimeo.