Yongnuo finally released the 12-35mm f/2.8-4.0 lens that was teased back in January.

Introduction
YONGNUO 12-35mm F2.8-4M Lens is a versatile zoom covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives, which designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, where it provides a convenient 24-70mm equivalent focal length range. The sophisticated optical design employs a series of aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index glass elements to control a variety of aberrations and distortions for sharp, clean image quality and a Nano Surface Coating has also been applied to reduce ghosting and flare.

• Type: zoom lens
• Focus: Auto Focus,Manual Focus
• Minimum focusing distance: 13mm (wide angle)
• Lens design: 14 elements in 11 groups
• Number of aperture blades: 7
• Autofocusing: stepping motor
• Filter size: 67mm
• Lens dimsnisons: 72×94mm
• Weight: 318g
• Special feature: macro shooting

via Asobinet

Olympus Zuiko 45mm f1.8 Long Term Review (Micro Four Thirds Compact Portrait Lens)

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Lumix GX8 as a Holiday Camera. Does it “Cut the Mustard” (ThatMFTguy).
RARE $30,000 lens for under $1,000? (TheArtOfPhotography).
Sennheiser Announces Profile USB Mic for Streaming and Podcasting (Explora).
A Guide to Underwater Photography (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

Benor now collected over 1,5 million dollars on Kickstarter (Click here).

Two more hot Kickstarter projects:

1. If you need a flexible, portable high quality 4k Laser projector to show your images and videos than check out the new JMGO N1 Ultra on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s the first gimbal and easily portable 4K Laser projector.
2. Duovox successfully funded their new Night Vision and Sony Starvis powered Monocular on Kickstarter.

OM-1 Slow S-AF Follow Up With MORE EXAMPLES

OM-1: Let’s talk about S-AF.

OM Systems OM-1 Assign Starry Sky AF + Live Comp to C1 and Changing AF Target Points

OM-1 Firmware updates; has the focus improved?

BCNranking published the latest video camera sales results in Japan:

• Sales of video cameras are gradually recovering. This February, the sales amount recorded a double-digit increase of 112.1% compared to the previous year. Sales volume is still 91.4%, lower than the previous year, but the negative margin is gradually narrowing, and the same level as the previous year can be seen. One of the reasons for the early recovery in sales is the rise in unit prices.
• Looking at the market share among manufacturers, as of February last year, Panasonic was leading by a large margin. On the other hand, Sony struggled with 18.5%. However, in August, it overtook Panasonic by a narrow margin and jumped to the top. Although Panasonic lost the lead in September and October, it was Sony that increased its market share from September onwards despite price increases. Recaptured first place in November. Since then, it has stably maintained a market share of more than 30% and is leading the way.
• In the video camera market, the number of units sold is 41.7% compared to February 2020 due to the impact of the corona disaster, which is almost 60% less. The market environment is not necessarily favorable. However, new product categories such as action cameras and 360-degree cameras are doing well. Conventional video cameras are also regaining momentum, and we are beginning to see a gradual turnaround.

via Digicameinfo

Coffee with the Cla(i)res with OM System Ambassador Gavin Hoey

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
REAL Photographers DON’T DO THIS…(Northrup).
Fotografía MACRO con el M.Zuiko 90 mm f3.5 IS PRO de OM SYSTEM (Photolari).
Announcing DJI Mini 2 SE Drone (Explora).
A Guide to Lifestyle Photography (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.