Photofan.jp posted a set of images of the new 12-100mm f/4.0 PRO lens on the PEN-F. Looks sexy!

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Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. PCHstore.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. PCHstore.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. PCHstore.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

For them Olympus is “Back from the death” with the E-M1II :)

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

ePhotozine tested the new Meike 12mm f/2.8 MFT lens which is now in Stock at Amazon (Click here). The reviewer writes:

The Meike 12mm f/2.8 has two great weaknesses, that is, very poor flare resistance and poor sharpness on flat subjects. Take it out into the 3D world though and it is possible to find subjects that allow it to shine. In terms of handling, it is not easy to focus on close subjects, although at a longer range a snapshot setting can be used that will be covered by depth of field. This could be perfect for general street photography.
For those who can accept that there is practice needed to master the best of the lens, the modest price tag could well make it worthwhile.

All Meike MFT lenses are listed at Amazon US (Click here).

The video shows why having fixe axis stabilziation on the new G85 matters. And I am certainly happy to report the GH5 will have the same stabilization system :)

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Here is the roundup of the latest GH5, E-PL8, E-M1II and G80 news:

Panasonic interview at Photokina by Personal View on Youtube.
Panasonic Lumix GH5: thoughts, speculation and Tokyo 2020 (Mirrorlessons)
The 10 Main Differences Between the Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs E-M1 II (Mirrorlesscomparison).
Sample pics taked with the new Olympus Em-1 Mark II (small size) by Rohn Felder.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Preview by Photographyblog.
Sample Photos Lumix G81 & new Leica lenses & focus stacking function on Flickr.
Photokina 2016: Panasonic GH5 (part 2) at Medium.
E-M1II preview by Alessandro Carpentiero.
Olympus PEN E-PL8 – The Perfect Camera for Bloggers (Devoted to pink).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 Review (Photographylog).
Free battery grip for pre ordering Panasonic G80 (Panasonic UK).
The Olympus O-MD E-M1 Mark II: Sports & Wildlife Photography Game Changer for Mirrorless Cameras (ParkCameras)

Anoynmous: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoTwYmtqlZ4 At 1min 17sec position the new menu system can be seen.It is little bit similar to the rumor 43rumors released month or so ago about the menu update. And it looks like the menu system is redesigned and clarified. Likely the first rumor was with placeholders for new menu?”

Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

Mobile01 (google translation here) tested the new Olympus 25mm f/1.2 lens. These are their conclusions:

• You get a Full frame look when shooting at f/1.2
• It’s has a very good optical quality even wide open. It’s sharp in the center and has a good performance on extreme corners too.
• Focus speed is good
• On the PEN-F sometimes the autofocus struggles to find the focus point on objects that are too blurred because of the shallow depth of field
• It has strong flare and ghosting in direct sunlight at wider apertures
• The lens has no distortion issues
• Only small vignetting at wider apertures

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Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

We have yet not seen the E-M1II in any review or real test. Adrian Rohnfelder is now the first photographer who shares his views on the new E-M1II he tested in Iceland. He also shared few low resolution images on his website. He is also active on the E-M1II facebook group (Join here). That’s where you can ask him anything about the camera!

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Olympus preorders:
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.