Kenko 400mm F8 IIS Mirror Lens announced – Specs and Sample Images

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Product Details and Samples

The reflected optics using a mirror realizes an amazingly compact size and lightness while being ultra-telephoto of 400 mm. The inner reflection of the T-mount part has been suppressed and the performance has been improved. The unique ring blur unique to mirror lenses is attractive. We have a lineup of 8 types of mounts for single-lens reflex and mirrorless.

  • The mount is T-mount type and removable. You can also convert it to another mount.
  • The focus is manual. Exposure is only supported by aperture-priority AE(A) or (Av), or manual (M).
  • Depending on the camera, you need to set “Allow release without lens”.
  • Suggested retail price: Open
    [Released on December 24, 2021]

Specs

  • focal length: four hundred mm
  • brightness: F8 (fixed
  • )Lens configuration: six pieces in two groups
  • angle of view: 6°8′ (35mm full size)
  • size: 112mm x Φ74mm (for mirrorless)
    82mm x Φ74mm (for SLR)
  • weight: 545g (for mirrorless)
    500g (for SLR)
  • filter diameter: 67mm (front side)
    30.5mm (mount side)
  • Minimum focusing distance: one thousand fifteen meters
  • Maximum magnification: one two and a half
  • Focus method: Front ball pull-out method, manual focus
  • squeezed blade: none
  • hood: Dedicated hood (included) KMH-671
  • mount part: T-mount used (installed at the time of shipment)
  • Mirror lens 400mm f/8 N II S Fujifilm X KF-M400FXIIS

via kenko-tokina

Panasonic says the launch of the GH6 will be delayed til early 2022

Panasonic Japan issued the following statement:

Notice about LUMIX GH6
Thank you for your continued patronage of Panasonic products.
Regarding the mirrorless single-lens camera “LUMIX GH6” that was developed and announced on May 26, 2021 We were aiming for commercialization within 2021, but it is expected to be delayed. Currently, we are aiming for commercialization in early 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who are waiting for this product. Deeply apologize. December 16, 2021 Panasonic Corporation

This doens’t come as a surprise and it likely has to do with the global chip shortage. It’s months I tell you the GH6 is coming in early 2022…

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