The probably best deal on a MFT camera is still that E-PL6 kit for $299 sold at Amazon US (Click here). Since end of last year that kit is always on the very top of the Amazon Mirrorless sales chart.
The second best deal is the GM1 (Click here) and GM5 (Click here) Adorama closeout rebate.
The russian company Zenit will soon announce a new Lomography 85mm f/2 LTM lens. These are the first images of the lens of the M-mount version. Not sure yet if there will be a ntive MFT version or if you need an adpater for this one.
Source: Mirrorlessrumors.com
Press release by Olympus:
“Olympus Corporation continues to extend its deepest sympathies to those affected by the earthquakes that occurred on April 14, 2016 in the Kumamoto region of southern Japan.
Olympus Corporation itself has not suffered any direct damages due to the earthquakes, but several suppliers of parts for Olympus imaging products including interchangeable lens digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, and compact digital cameras have been affected. It is likely that this will negatively impact production and sales of some Olympus imaging products. The exact scale of the impact is currently under investigation.
We sincerely apologize to our customers and business partners for the inconveniences that this may cause.
We will continue to investigate the situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.”
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Thanks Edina!
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Our reader “YO!” spotted a rare coincidence that lead to have now four auctions of the usually difficult to find Olympus 1000mmm f/11 OM lens. It is in Stock on eBay at [shoplink 60359 ebay]Sunphotography US (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 60360 ebay]Photoshop24 Germany (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 60361 ebay]SHphoto Germany (Click here)[/shoplink] and another one again at [shoplink 60362 ebay]SHphoto Germany (Click here)[/shoplink],
The 2x crop factor on MFT cameras turns this lens into a 2000mm(!) lens. I have not found any pictures of the lens on a MFT camera. Would love to see that beats of a lens on a digital OMD. If you have such a picture please share it in our comment system.
What’s so special with that lens? Mir.com writes :
With a weight of 4000g (original version was slightly heavier at 4150g), this is the most heavy lens in the Zuiko lens family. This unique long focus lens has an optical construction comprised of 5 elements in 5 groups which literally has remained unchanged all these years. The front component consists of apochromatic type elements which aims to ensure minimum chromatic aberration which may affect picture quality and designed to provide superior definition and contrast across entire focusing range. It is probably the smallest (telephoto ratio 0.71) and lightest 1000mm lens in its class, and to further its versatility, it features an automatic diaphragm that contributes to its mobility and portability (although it may sound very common, but during those days, many other manufacturers only offer manual preset type for such long reaching super tele-lense type). Another amazing feat is, Image cutoff in the viewfinder for most higher end OM bodies is almost unnoticeable. The lens is expected to open up many other photographic possibilities.
The aperture stops down to f/45, one of the few rare Zuiko lenses that has such small lens diaphragm for maximum control of depth of field as depth of field can be extremely shallow at this focal length. Use with a steady support or a rigid tripod is almost a must and handheld shooting without any proper form of support is not encouraged. Although both new and older version remains has similar length at 662mm, in fact the older E-Zuiko Auto-T 1000mmf/11.0 is lighter, weighing at only 4,000g compared with the updated version which weighs at 4150g. The closest focusing distance is a rather weak performer at almost 100 ft away. The lens has a large filter attachment size and uses 100mm filter accessories which is similar to that of the 600mm f/6.5 lense. The non-removable tripod ring is rotatable allowing easy and responsive operation for changing horizontal and vertical format shooting readily.
Few image samples shot on an OM film camera can be seen on Flickr.
Thomas Cousture
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If you don’t mind buying grey imported items: Electronicsvalley is selling the Panasonic GH4 for $899 only on eBay (Click here). It does come with 1 year US seller warranty!
Reminder:
There is a new low price record on the cheapest of all OMD cameras. The E-M10 sells for $399 inlcuding kit lens at BHphoto (Click here).
The Rokinon Cine MFT superbundle got a huge discount at BHphoto (Click here).
You get a free gift card and SD card with the GH4 sold by Adorama (Click here).
The 300mm PRO lens is now in Stock at Cameta (Click here). Get it now because this will get sold out quickly…
Up to $600 off on Panasonic cameras and lenses at BHphoto (Click here).
All four new Meike MFT lenses are now listed and available for preorder at Amazon US (Click here to see the pricing of each lens).
