Just announced: New Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Double Glass II Optic
You can now get the new Lensbaby composer II and the new Lensbaby Double Glass II at BHphoto. You can see some image samples at Explora.
a bit of everything…
My OM-1 story: Andrew Fusek Peters
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
AI: The Alarmists are Worried about the Wrong Thing (The Friedman Archive Blog)
Olympus E. Zuiko 100mm f/2.8 tested on the Sony (Opticallimits).
OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens: Hands-On Review (42West).
Gearing up for Fashion Photography (Explora).
Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
Panasonic released firmware update 2.5 for the BGH1 camera
The BGH1 Box MFT camera got a new firmware update (download it here). Improvements:
- [LUT View Assist (Tether)] is now available.
– LUT-applied videos can now be displayed as live-view via LUMIX Tether or LUMIX Sync when set to V-Log L.
- Lock function has been improved.
– All buttons can be locked.
- Audio output via headphones during video playback is now available.
– When connected to an external device via HDMI/SDI, audio output during video playback is supported through headphones when plugged to the camera.
OM Digital finally resumes orders for the 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
Back in June 2022 OM Digital decided to stop taking preorders on their most expensive lens in the lineup. They said the reason was “high demand”. Well after 8 months OM Digital finally announced that it is accepting preorders again. But if you order it today you will get the lens not before August!
OM Digital also announced that the logo on the lens will change from “Olympus” to “OM System”.
OM Digital up to 200 Euro cashback action
OM Digital is offering uo to 200 Euro cashback in Europe. Check out those special deal pages at FotoErhardt, Calumet DE, WexUK.
Today on Amazon: Save big on Crucial and Samsung storage
Today’s Amazon deal page lists big rebates on Crucial storage (Click here) and Samsung memory (Click here).
Reminder: New Kickstarter projects:
- The new Spinn CP is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s a different way to carry your camera and an update to their previous CP version. It now comes with two different base plates and a adjustable comfort strap made in five colours. From recycled raw materials.
- The new Korin Anti-Theft bag launched on Kickstarter (Click here). No knife can cut this bag!
- The new Power Junkie 2 is now available on Kickstarter (Click here).
- Clever supply launched the new Camera Sling on Kickstarter (click here).
90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens Review by Photographylife: “the crown as the ultimate macro lens”
Preorders: 90mm at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK.
Photographylife reviewed the new lens and concluded:
I was excited to work with a 2:1 macro lens optimized for Micro Four Thirds cameras, because I believe it serves as a reminder that the Micro Four Thirds format should not be slept on. Despite having limitations due to the smaller sensor size, the format has its advantages, and macro photography is one of them. You can fill the frame with tiny subjects more easily with the OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO than any other camera + lens combo on the market today.
Optically, I haven’t experienced any significant weaknesses on the 90mm f/3.5 Macro. The sharpness is breathtaking, even compared to the M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro that has always been my sharpest lens. Not to mention that the working distance of this lens is comfortable, and the image stabilization works as it should.
My biggest criticisms of the lens both involve focusing. First, the ergonomics of focusing with this lens are peculiar due to the unusual focus limiter options and the lack of an autofocus/manual focus locking mechanism. Second, although the lens is quick to focus on distant subjects, it’s slower than most macro lenses at close-focusing distances. This is largely due to the additional 2:1 magnification that causes the AF system to hunt a bit more extensively.
As for the price, at $1500, it’s a good value but still more expensive than the alternatives. I think it’s worth it compared to the M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, even if you’re not using 2:1 magnification, thanks to the better working distance. But if you don’t need these benefits, you can save some money with other macro alternatives for Micro Four Thirds.
In short, the OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO is an exceptionally sharp, high-performing macro lens with great usability due to the large working distance. Once you adapt to the peculiarities of focusing with this lens, it’s hard to beat – and I’d say it’s stolen the crown as the ultimate macro lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.