New SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 lens now available for $299 on eBay

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The new SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 MFT lens is now available for $299 on [shoplink 64948 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Newsshooter tested the new lens and writes:

This is not a lens that is designed to be manually focussed on the go. Instead it is designed to be preset at a distance and left. There is a locking screw that can hold the focus in position to prevent accidental movement. With focus set at f4 it is said to be sharp from 2.8m to infinity – which should be fine for drone work. For handheld gimbal work it can be stopped down, or left at F4 the focus can be set closer, with it not extending to infinity.
The unique design of the SLR Magic 8mm F4 means that is it much lighter than other ultra wide angle lenses. Weighing in at 110g it is light enough to be carried by the DJI Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 drone cameras, as well as handheld X5 series camera/gimbals. Many popular Micro 4/3 lenses needs small counterweights or filter rings to balance properly with a DJI camera/gimbal.

$100 gift card with the G85 sold by Adorama

You get a free $100 gift card with the G85 sold by Adorama (Click here). They also offer such a gift card on other Panasonic cameras:
$200 gift card on the GH4
$50 gift card on the G7

Panasonic-Olympus deals and in Stock status updates:
Full special deal pages at BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Full special Panasonic deals page at BHphoto.
$400 off and free 12-50mm EZ lens with the E-M5II at BHphoto.
$150 off on the 40-150mm f/2.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.

Rare findings: Sigma 300-800mm Four Thirds Lens

The very rare to find Sigma 300-800mm Four Thirds mount lens is listed on eBay (Click here). The item has been spotted by our reader Peter who also wrote:

The “Sigmonster” is the longest and most expensive lens with a native FT mount ever made. Your readers can check the entire FT lens catalog at https://www.apotelyt.com/photo-lens/four-thirds-catalog , and can find an adapter to use the Sigmonster on an mFT-camera at https://www.apotelyt.com/photo-accessory/four-thirds-adapter . A decent size image of the lens is available at https://www.apotelyt.com/i1/sigma-300-800mm-960×640.jpg.

Nissin 2.4Ghz Wireless TTL Strobe Commander for Mft priced at $170 at BHphoto

You can preorder the new Nissin Commander for $170 at BHphoto (Click here).

Panasonic-Olympus deals and in Stock status updates:
Full special deal pages at BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Full special Panasonic deals page at BHphoto.
$400 off and free 12-50mm EZ lens with the E-M5II at BHphoto.
$150 off on the 40-150mm f/2.8 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
The Panasonic GH4 sells for $1,197 with free $200 gift card at Adorama (Click here).
The new Panasonic GX850 is in Stock for the very first time in USA at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Panasonic store.
The E-M1II is finally in Stock in larger quantity at Amazon US (Click here).
The Panasonic GX8 sells for $890 only at Amazon US (Click here). This is $100 lower than the best price in other stores.
Free $100 gift card with the G85.

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