Panasonic AG-AF100 price drop (now $1999). Big Olympus deal reminder.

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The AG-AF100 MFT camcorder got a major price drop and now sells for $1,999 only at Amazon US (Click here) and Bhphoto (Click here). And new Lexar card deals at Adorama (Click here).

Reminder: Olympus US launched great deals on cameras and lenses. A list can be seen on Amazon US and GetOlympus. In detail we have:

Cameras:
$200 off on the E-M1 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Free bag and lens cap with the E-PL7 at Amazon and GetOlympus.

Lenses:
$100 off on the Olympus 40-150mm PRO lens sold at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12mm f/2.0 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 75mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$80 off on the 40-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12-40mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 60mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.

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7-14mm lens test at CameraLabs. 8mm fisheye reviewed by Robin Wong. 30mm macro test by SLRgear.

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The Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 lens got reviewed by Gordon from CameraLabs:

The major benefit of the Olympus over the Panasonic is a brighter focal ratio: f2.8 vs f4. In my tests the Olympus also generally performed very well out-of-the-gates at f2.8 whereas the Panasonic often needed to be closed to f5.6 to deliver similarly sharp results. So in terms of aperture, the Olympus actually enjoys between one and two stops over the Panasonic if you want each lens to perform at its best.
The second benefit of the Olympus over the Panasonic is build quality. The Panasonic may be a premium lens optically, but feels quite plasticky. In contrast the Olympus is built like a tank with smoother rings and weather-sealing.

Robin Wong tested the new Olympus 8mm PRO lens and writes:

After spending two weekends shooting with this Olympus M.Zuiko 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO lens, unexpectedly, I have come to fall in love with it. Not because of the technical excellence, it is not the sharpest Olympus lens around, and surely not the fastest. The lens is just so fun to use, and it has forced me to change my shooting style, the way I approached my subjects, the way I considered my composition and the more thoughts I needed to put in before I clicked the shutter button. It is also the most challenging lens I have used so far, and that added in the fun factor.

The Panasonic 30mm macro lens got reviewed at SLRgear:

If you’re looking for a convenient and simple macro lens (that can do double-duty as a compact portrait lens) to throw in a bag without needing a tripod, the Panasonic 30mm ƒ/2.8 Macro is a good choice; its implementation of image stabilization will let you get down to 1/8th of a second. However, if you’re looking for a macro lens with more features suited to that kind of work, it’s hard to recommend this lens over the Olympus 60mm macro, which has a more useful macro distance as well as features that are specifically suited to macro work.

Panasonic Preorders:
Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.

Olympus Preorders:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
Titanium E-M5II: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK.
Accessories:
7-14mm Olympus LC-79 Lens Cap at BHphoto.
Olympus PPO-EP02 Dome Port for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus PPZR-EP05 Focus Gear for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus POSR-EP10 UW Anti-Reflecting Ring for 8mm at BHphoto.

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No, there is no Panasonic version of the Leica Q coming yet.

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As you well know Leicas fixed lens cameras have been mostly “copies” of current Panasonic fixed lens cameras. Yet on June 11 Leica will announce a new Leica Q Full Frame fixed lens camera with 28mm f/1.7 lens. A few 43rumors readers asked me if the camera is made in collaboration with Panasonic and if there is a Panasonic version coming. Well, I have not heard a word about that. I have been told the next camera to be announced should be the FZ300 and after that the G8.

via Digicameinfo and Mirrorlessrumors.

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Brand new OMD deals in USA: $200 off on the E-M1 and $100 off on the E-M5II.

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Olympus US launched great deals on cameras and lenses. A list can be seen on Amazon US and GetOlympus. In detail we have:

Cameras:
$200 off on the E-M1 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Free bag and lens cap with the E-PL7 at Amazon and GetOlympus.

Lenses:
$100 off on the Olympus 40-150mm PRO lens sold at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12mm f/2.0 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 75mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$80 off on the 40-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12-40mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 60mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.

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Olympus 7-14mm lens tested at Focus Numerique and Photoreview.

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Focus Numerique (translation here) tested the new Olympus 7-14mm PRO lens and that’s their PROS and CONS list (google translated):

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And also Photoreview (Click here) tested the lens:

The 7-14mm f/2.8 lens is an impressive performer and a worthy addition to the Olympus M.Zuiko PRO range. The relatively high price tag reflects both the build and optical quality of this lens. Neither comes cheap but if you’re prepared to pay the price and you need an ultra-wide zoom lens for your OM-D camera, you’re unlikely to regret it.

Olympus Preorders:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,

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Weekly 43rumors readers pictures roundup.

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Adam Mercier
Flatland rider in Seoul, shot with GH3 and Tamron 14-150

1) You can share your pics by using the message box on our 43rumors Facebook page (Click here).
2) All 43rumors readers pictures can be seen here: facebook.com/43rumors/photos. Like the pictures you like and chat with the authors if you want to know how they took the shot!
3) The most liked pictures and some pics selected by myself will be posted weekly on 43rumors

This is the weekly selection:

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