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Meike announced four new MFT Cinema lenses. The 12mm t/2.2 will ship in September while the 35, 50 and 85mm lenses will be released in October.

The Meike Cinema lenses can be purchased at Amazon, BHphoto, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Reuters reports:

Sony Corp is selling its 5% stake in Olympus Corp back to the Japanese medical equipment maker for 80.4 billion yen ($762.88 million),

Sony said in a statement it decided to sell “considering that the initial purpose of the capital alliance to establish collaboration between Sony and Olympus has been accomplished and after reviewing the rationale for owning the Olympus shares.”

via Digitalcameraworld

STC announced that their new filters will be available for all Panasonic M43 Lenses and BMPCC, DJI M43 mount cameras

The merit of clip filter:

• Save money: no need to buy different caliber of filters.
• Convenience: one filter could also use on the convex type of lens like fisheye lens, and the original lenses at the same time.
• Lightweight: It only occupies a small space in your bag or you can install on the camera directly.
• Sensor protective: prevent dust drop on the sensor, you just need to clean the clip filter. 43Protect the sensor against damage while you change lenses.
• Easy to use: super easy to install and remove, you can do it on your own.

The product page for the new Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH. Lens is now available at Panasonic UK (and other countries).

You can preorder the lens now at BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.

Panasonic officially announced the new Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH. Lens. You can preorder it now at BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.

Press text:

Panasonic Launches Renewed LEICA DG 25mm* Fixed Focal Length Lens for the Micro Four Thirds System

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 II ASPH. (H-XA025) with High-Speed AF Compatibility in Splash/Dust-Resistant Rugged Design *35mm camera equivalent: 50mm

Newark, NJ (August 27, 2019) – Panasonic announced today it has renewed its LEICA DG fixed focal length lens based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. In addition to the large F1.4 aperture, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 II ASPH. (H-XA025) features splash- and dust-resistant* construction for heavy field use and is compatible with max. 240 fps sensor drive for high-speed AF.

Despite its large aperture, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 II ASPH. features stunningly high resolution and a descriptive performance in all areas of the image, while supporting versatile use with its 50mm (35mm camera equivalent) focal length. In addition, the renewed lens provides smooth defocus for a beautiful bokeh effect that creates even more stunning pictures.

The lens system, comprised of nine elements in seven groups, uses two aspherical lenses and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive) index lens. The UHR index lens and glass mold aspherical lenses achieve uniform description from the center to the corners of the image, while Panasonic Nano Surface Coating on the lens minimizes ghosts and flare.

Incorporating an inner focus drive system and stepping motor, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 II ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation and works with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF.

Realizing the potential of a large-aperture lens in a compact, lightweight profile, the new rugged-design LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 II ASPH. achieves both high picture quality and mobility, and takes advantage of the latest LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Cameras. Having passed rigorous standards to be certified with the world-renowned LEICA name, exceptionally high image quality is guaranteed.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm lens will be available in October for $699.99.

*Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

There will be definitely news about the S1H. Not sure if there will be some hint about possible future MFT products too..