8am Berlin time you will get the new OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. Stay tuned!

This is a size comparison between the current 150-400mm f/4.5 and the soon the be available new 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO lens

Stay tuned on September 10 at 7am London time for the live announcement!

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO specs:

• Misc: IP53 Weather Sealing
• Dimensions (mm): 91.4 × 225.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Lens Type: Telephoto
• Spare Parts Availability (years): Not specified
• Effective Date: Not specified
• Diameter (mm): 91.4
• Length (mm): 225.8
• Weight (g): 1075
• Included Accessories: Lens hood, Lens cap
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Optical Construction: 21 elements in 13 groups
• Type: Zoom Lens
• Wide Angle: No
• Minimum Focus Distance: 51–100 cm
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 100–400 mm
• Focal Length Range (mm): 50–200
• Maximum Focal Length (mm): 200
• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Color: White
• Brand: OM SYSTEM
• 3499,00€

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

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Panasonic Lumix GX8 After 10 Years Review: Still An EXCELLENT Camera – Landscape, Travel, Street

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Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
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China, the world’s largest camera market, has just seen a significant price cut on the OM-3 camera. Originally released in February 2025, the OM-3 is now selling for just 9,991 yuan — a sharp drop of approximately 3,000 yuan in only six months.

And since September 1 also in Europe we got a 200 Euro discount at FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

The only deal I found in the USA is that $100 instant coupon at Adorama (Click here).

Brightin star announced the third version of this 50mm f/1.4 manual focusing APS-C MFT-mount lens you can get now for $119 on Amazon.

Why micro43 are the king of macro photography

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Micro Four Thirds PERFECT Combo: Panasonic Lumix G100 + Leica 9mm (Gary W).
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Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

The Nikkei Industry Map Financial Yearbook includes detailed shipment data for Japanese mirrorless camera manufacturers, offering an exact breakdown of the global camera market:

2024

1. Canon: 2.05 million units
2. Sony: 1.63 million units
3. Nikon: 760,000 units
4. Fujifilm: 490,000 units
5. Panasonic: 160,000 units
6. OM Digital: 130,000 units

2023

1. Canon: 1.96 million units
2. Sony: 1.53 million units
3. Nikon: 630,000 units
4. Fujifilm: 380,000 units
5. Panasonic: 140,000 units
6. OM Digital: 120,000 units

2022

1. Canon: 1.54 million units
2. Sony: 1.25 million units
3. Nikon: 530,000 units
4. Fujifilm: 360,000 units
5. Panasonic: 140,000 units
6. OM Digital: 140,000 units

2021

1. Sony: 1.4 million units
2. Canon: 1.17 million units
3. Fujifilm: 400,000 units
4. Nikon: 290,000 units
5. OM Digital: 200,000 units
6. Panasonic: 180,000 units

Mirrorless Market Trends (2021–2025)
The figures discussed here refer specifically to mirrorless camera shipments, excluding DSLRs and compact digital cameras. From 2021 through 2025, the data shows a clear upward trend in the mirrorless market.
Nikon, in particular, has steadily increased its shipments—gaining roughly 100,000 units each year.

According to the Nikkei Industry Map, Canon reclaimed the top spot from Sony in 2022. By 2024, Canon’s mirrorless shipments alone surpassed 2 million units, solidifying its dominance. Sony remains stable but hasn’t shown much aggressive growth recently. Perhaps it’s time for Sony to move beyond incremental updates and introduce more innovative, cutting-edge models.

Fujifilm rebounded past 400,000 units in 2024, while Panasonic and OM Digital continue to trail behind the top four manufacturers. Compared to 2021, both OM and Panasonic saw a noticeable decline in sales. However, by 2024 they managed to turn things around, achieving growth over the previous year.

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via DClife