(FT5) Olympus 150-400mm PRO lenswill be announced tomorrow and cost $7,499 according to BHphoto

Two details make it likely that the new Olympus 150-400mm PRO lens will cost $7,499:

  1. If you go on this BHphoto search page you will find that BH only find the lens if you set the price at $7,499.
  2. Our reader John spotted this: The lease life shows that the lens would cost you $9600 over the term of the lease.  If you back out the interest cost on the lease, it brings the price of the lens down to $7500.

Announcement tomorrow?

Oly Forum will hold a live chat with Olympus tomorrow at 19:00 Berlin time. They teased that there will be info about something that is now still “confidential”.

(FT2) Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 Japanese CRAZY Price leaked?

One source (Thanks!) sent us this screenshot with details about the new Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 lens:

  • The lens will cost 880.000 YEN (7000 Euro with tax included!)
  • Shipment start on January 21

I do hope the pricing is a typo. It really makes no sense at all! I hope sources reading this post will send me the real price info :)

(FT5) STUNNING !!!! Voigtlander will soon announce the new 29mm f/0.8 Micro Four Thirds lens!

Folks this is simply stunning! This news alone may keep the Micro Four Thirds system alive and kicking :)

Nokishita reports that Voigtlander-Cosina will soon announce the new SUPER NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical Micro Four Thirds lens! As far as I can recall this would be the fastest production photography lens of the world beating the (low quality) Ibelux f/0,85. The only faster lenses are actually made for X-ray or other industrial use (see them on ebay).

Knowing Voigtlander I am sure this lens will offer a surprisingly decent image quality at max aperture. Can’t wait to see how big this lens is too! Stay tune on 43rumors for more info soon!