7Artisans is now advertising that their new 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount will be coming soon. 7artisans already has 4 different lenses for Leica M-mount:
TTArtisan already had their 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M for a while (7artisans and TTartisans are two different Chinese companies).
Update: 7artisans lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens design and MTF chart:
This video demonstrates the various shutter sounds from the Leica M9, M240, and M10 cameras:
There will be another Red Dot Camera Talk tonight about the Leica SL system with live Q&A:
Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that lets you upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). This update includes a refreshed interface for a more seamless batch processing workflow, the ability to specify processing settings per item in the batch, as well as other tweaks and fixes. Major new features and improvements.
Topaz Labs released DeNoise v.2.1.3 (you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 – valid for all Topaz products). Major new features and fixes.
ON1 announced a new standalone app: ON1 HDR for merging multiple bracketed photos into a single high-dynamic-range (HDR) image. It can also be used to edit a single photo to create a realistic HDR look by leveraging ON1’s HDR and Dynamic Contrast Filters. ON1 HDR is currently available at an introductory special for just $39.99 (normally $49.99). A fully functioning 30-day free trial of ON1 HDR 2020 is also available for download now, no credit card required. A single purchase of ON1 HDR 2020 includes Windows and macOS versions, support for 11 languages, and allows for activation on five computers. This new HDR app works as both a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic.
You can get 20% off ON1 with code NIKONRUMORS.
The latest deals on photo editing software:
I received a confirmation that the new TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens for Leica M-mount will be available in a few weeks. Here are the first official pictures of the new lens:
Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.
The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is available also for Leica M and L mounts. The new lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and at meyer-optik-goerlitz.com. Additional information including specifications and sample photos can be found here.
Meyer Optik Görlitz was supposed to announce six new lenses at the 2020 Photokina show. Last year the brand relaunched under new ownership admitting that previous products were converted Russian and/or Chinese lenses. Additional information can be found here.
Peak Design is donating 100% off its Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus relief and to fighting climate change:
Peak Design Travel Tripod Launch Details
Funds recipients:
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