Reflex announces the new 40mm f/1.8, 75mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/1.8 Full Frame E-mount lenses!

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Well this is a small surprise: At Photokina REFLEX announced the first of it’s three Full Frame manual focusing E-mount lenses. The image on top shows you the 40mm f/1.8 and the 75mm and 24mm lenses will be released later. Here is the Press text:

Ahead of the anticipated release of the Reflex model I. later this year and in a Photokina 2018 preview special, we are proud to present to its audience, the first in a line up of three full frame lenses; The Reflex 40mm f/1.8 comes ahead of a 75mm f/1.8 and a 24mm f/1.8, completing a series of large aperture primes.

The Reflex I accompanying lens series have been optimized for both SLR and mirrorless photography with a compact form factor, carrying a double gauss lens design that signs for an organic look and smooth bokeh, making it a light and ideal daily shooter for both analog and digital photography. Furthermore, it features a clicked/step-less aperture ring for videography and cine adaptation and a large focus-ring rotation angle which enables for highly accurate focusing.

While being presented at Photokina in a native Reflex AR-i, Sony E and Canon EF mount, mirrorless versions will also become available in Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica/Lumix L mount or to Fuji X and Micro 4/3 via adaptors with the EF version. The lens will be launched on Kickstarter mid November and will ship January 2019.

Anticipated retail price will be under $400.

Some hands-on images have been posted by Photographyblog.

Via Chassimages. Thanks Mistral!

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Voigtlander shows the new Nokton 50mm f/1.2 E-Mount Lens…in two versions!

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ePhotozine reports:

“Voigtlander are showing a new Nokton 50mm f/1.2 E-Mount lens, with two possible designs, and say they have not yet decided which style of lens to produce. They have been asking for feedback during Photokina 2018

The two options are: a classically styled lens, that looks similar to the 50mm f/1.2 VM lens, or alternatively a more modern style with a ring that lets you choose between having clicks on the aperture ring, or a clickless aperture ring (which will be particularly useful for video). Which lens design do you prefer?”

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ePhotozine also posted the hands-on images with the Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 FE lens:

And here is an interview with Photokina:

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Zeiss announces the ZX1 full frame fixed lens camera

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As expected our rumors about this camera were 100% accurate. Zeiss today announced the new ZX1 fixed lens camera and here are some key specs:

37,4 Megapixel Full Frame sensor developed in house (SAR source: “and produced by Sony”).
35mm f/2.0
No distortion in RAW
4,3 inch Multitouch screen
Aluminum Body
512 GB SSD

Adobe Lightroom CC integrated in the camera
Direct upload of the images on Internet
Ships in early 2019 (no price info yet)
Website: zx1.zeiss.com


Image via twitter.com/LesNumsPhoto

More hands-on images at Photographyblog.

Press text:

ZEISS ZX1: The Camera Concept for the Creative Flow in Photography

First full-frame camera from ZEISS with first-class image quality and the familiar, intuitive image editing and connectivity of a smartphone.

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 2018-09-27.

ZEISS ZX1 – That is the name of the newly developed mirrorless full-frame camera from ZEISS that was presented today in Cologne, Germany. Thanks to the ZEISS lens and a sensor developed in-house at ZEISS, the camera delivers first-class image quality combined with an operational concept and user experience that make the photographer’s jobs-to-be-done as intuitive as on a smartphone.

The ZEISS camera concept is just the first step to opening up a new world of possibilities for ambitious photographers – from taking the shot to editing the image and sharing it on the web.

SHOOT. EDIT. SHARE. – Harmonized hardware, software and optics for a seamless creative process

SHOOT: the ZEISS ZX1 features a newly designed, integrated ZEISS Distagon 35 mm f/2 T* lens with autofocus that has been perfectly matched to the 37.4 megapixel full-frame sensor developed in-house at ZEISS. The interplay between the lens and sensor ensures first-class picture quality with that typical ZEISS look.

EDIT: The ZEISS ZX1 enables photographers to professionally process RAW images directly on the camera thanks to fully integrated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC. Moreover, the ZEISS ZX1’s unique user interface supports the user’s particular workflow without any interruption – providing direct access to the most frequently used functions via a 4.3″ multi-touch display.

SHARE: when the networked full-frame camera is connected, the user can upload selected images directly to the internet – without the intermediate transfer to memory cards or other external devices.
512 GB of internal memory provide sufficient space for approximately 6,800 RAW files (DNG) or over 50,000 JPGs – more than enough to handle photos, even during a longer trip, and giving the photographer the chance to let their creativity flow. Versatile connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C ensure that various peripherals can be connected. Over-the-air software updates keep the camera up to date without requiring a computer connection.

Designed with a passion for detail and a focus on the essentials

The design of the ZEISS ZX1 is characterized by its iconic shape with carefully crafted details. The overall form and reduction to just those elements that are absolutely necessary lay the foundation for an ergonomic camera and ensure easy handling. The symbiosis of hardware and software is exemplified by the newly defined user interface that utilizes the 4.3″ multi-touch display. The slightly bent screen separates the live view from the control elements, making camera operation comfortable and straightforward.

“We know that we exploring new ways and initially addressing a special target group with the ZEISS ZX1. With our concept we are focusing on ambitious, professional creatives who want to produce their photographic experiences quickly and efficiently, and inspire as many people on the Internet as possible. This requires a streamlined workflow in addition to high-end features. This is exactly what the concept of the ZEISS ZX1 offers,” explains Jörg Schmitz, Head of the Consumer Products business group at ZEISS.

ZEISS ZX1 available from early 2019

The ZEISS ZX1 will be available at selected dealers in early 2019. ZEISS will announce the recommended retail price at the start of the official market launch. Starting now, anyone interested in receiving information on exact availability can register at www.zeiss.com/zx1.

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Sony says it will take time to see the A7sIII but it will go beyond the customers expectations!

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Cinema5D interviewed Sony Senior Manager Yutaka Iwatsuki. And there are two important take aways about the future Sony A7sIII:

1) Mr. Yutaka said that “for time frame, it may require longer than you probably imagine”
2) This long waiting time is necessary because Sony wants to “go beyond the customers expectations”
3) 8K is not important by 2020 …but in the longer term it will be important
4) There are still a lot of things to do with Full Frame and APS-C before to think about moving Medium Format

Very interesting! This also underlines once more that the next camera Sony will announce will be the new High End APS-C camera model. It also makes sense for Sony to not hurry because the Panasonic S1-S1R camera with 4k60 will be on market by March only.

What’s your opinion on what Sony said in this interview?

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