Venus Optics announced a New Version of the Awards Winning Shift Lens – Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift

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Laowa launched a 14-blades aperture version of their 15mm f/4.5 Shift FE lens. Here is the press text:

Anhui China, Apr 11, 2022 – Venus Optics revealed a red ring version of its TIPA Awards winning 15mm Shift Lens. This new Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift equipped with 14- blades aperture. Upholding the edge of being the widest shift lens for both full-frame cameras and medium format cameras in the market, the new version provides one more artistic option to photographers. In the meantime, Laowa also announced Fujifilm G mount for both Blue and Red Ring version, Meaning most camera system can use Laowa’s Shift lens without any adaptors (Including their newly released 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift).

Key Features:

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support* *Not included, sold separately.
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First images of the new Laowa 27mm T/2.8, 35mm T/2.8 and 50mm T/2.4 anamorphic lenses

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Here are the first images of the three new anamorphic lenses which are expected to be available as native E-mount version too. Venus Optics shared the following message on Facebook:

Who says Anamorphic lenses must be cumbersome? The upcoming Laowa anamorphic series weighs only ~350g (~0.77lbs) each. It’s revolutionarily small! 🤏🏻It will be available to grab on #Kickstarter soon. Follow us for more details. 🙌🏻 #Nanomorph Subscribe to be the first one receiving news and updates: https://laowacine.com/anamorphic/

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Super deal: $120 off on Capture One sold by BHphoto

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For 24hours you have the chance to save $120 on Capture One PRO sold by BHphoto (Click here).

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Samyang 135mm F/1.8 FE Review at ePhotozine: “a great lens at a great price”

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Samyang 135mm f/1.8 FE preorder at BHphoto, Adorama. Calumet DE, FotoKochDE, WexUK.

ePhotozine tested the new 135mm FE lens and concludes:

The lens offers lovely, crisp images with smooth, pleasing bokeh as well. This is an indication that the lens is sharp but not so cruelly sharp as to make it uncomfortable as a portrait lens nor is it so over-sharp that the bokeh becomes relatively ragged. No, this one is as smooth as silk, a lovely performer, as slick as the beautifully engineered lens mount that bayonets onto the Sony A7R III.

Add to this low distortion and CA, close focusing, superb flare control and hardly any vignetting and the result is a very well put together lens at a very attractive price. Some may find 135mm slightly long for some subjects, but the rest of this range also includes a 75mm, so there are other options if needed.

In summary, a great lens at a great price and ‘Highly Recommended’.

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EU deal: 60 Euro off on the new Samyang 50mmf /1.4 FE II lens sold by Amazon DE

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As you know Amazon Europe has ongoing Easter deals on a lot of camera/electronics on those pages at Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL.

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