Nikoneye catched some interesting tidbits about the new 58mm f/0,95. Nikon manager Dirk Jaspar said the ultimate and only goal of the 58mm f/0,95 is to deliver the best optical quality possible. That’s why it doesn’t have autofocus. And Dirk said this lens might beat the Zeiss Otus in terms of optical performance!

Also: Dirk’s guess is that mirrorless will at some time take over the DSLR world in the long terms. Well, I am  100% sure this is going to happen :)

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Fuji announced the development of the new GFX-100 medium format camera. I find it weird they will go with an integrated vertical grip. Still, this is going to be an exciting camera using the new Sony 100 megapixels that has on sensor phase detection pixels. Moreover it will be the first medium format camera with IBIS. Will ship in 2019 for an estimated price of $10,000. – #fuji #fujifilm #fujigfx #mirrorless #photokina #photokina2018

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In an interview with Cinema5D Fuji confirmed the GFX 100 records 4K video 4:2:0 10 bit internally. Film makers are going to love this!

via Fujirumors

Nisi 75mm f/0,95 prototype. Image courtesy: Phillip Reeve

Bokeh Lovers will be happy to read this news today:

Nisi will launch a new 75mm f/0,95 lens in 2019. The Full Frame lens will be available as native Sony E, Canon R and Nikon Z version!

Phillip Reeve already tested this lens and the early conclusion is:

The lens is quite big and heavy as is to be expected from one with these parameters. It is a short flange/mirrorless design and will be available for several mounts (including Sony FE, Canon R and Nikon Z). The prototype we saw is native E-mount and the lens covers the full frame sensor area.

Of course we weren’t able to fully evaluate the cine lenses by spending a bit of time with them at Photokina, but handling and build quality both left a good impression, the focus and aperture rings had a really nice resistance.
The emphasize of the optical design is meant to be on bokeh rendering and indeed I would describe it as very smooth. Contrast and sharpness were more than sufficient as well.

We cannot and should not rate the 75mm f/0.95 yet as it was an early prototype, but the bokeh looked really smooth and as a fan of the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 I look forward to this lens.
If the final production model is close to the cine lenses in terms of contrast, resolution and flare resistance this will be an interesting lens for people into shallow depth of field photography.

No info about price yet but this lens should be in store sometimes in 2019.

The japanese site DC.watch had a talk with Leica CEO. He gave away this info about the L-mount alliance:

1) Leica is considering selling Sigma and Panasonic L-mount products in their Leica stores
2) There are yet no plans to extend the partnership yet.
3) Yes, other Lens manufacturers can use the L-mount specifications to make L-mount lenses

via L-rumors.com

The new Nikon Z7 is now in Stock at Amazon US.

There asre also new reviews by Photographyblog, Jared Polin, Ming Thein. The probably biggest talking point on the Z7 is the banding issue reported by Dpreview:

• In principle, dynamic range is comparable to that of the D850: one of the best performances we’ve seen.
• However, striping and banding (caused by the addition of on-sensor PDAF) means the usable dynamic range is reduced.

Have no idea if this is something Nikon can fix via future firmware update…

Cinema5D shared some image samples taken with the new Zenit M. And they also posted this short video interview:

Press text:

Today we are announcing ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will be available this November.
Version 2019 is one of the biggest and best releases in our history. ON1 Photo RAW 2019 will include tons of improvements to the photo editing workflow and new features.

Version 2019 will include significant updates to both performance and image quality, notable new features like a new non-destructive workflow for layers, Lightroom® photo settings migration, auto-alignment of layers, focus stacking, a new portrait module, a new AI-powered masking tool, a new text tool, new digital asset management updates, and more.

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Announce Campaign Page
https://www.on1.com/

Announce Campaign Details:
– ON1 Photo RAW 2019 with 1 year of ON1 Plus: $129.99
– Full Version for NEW customers: $99.99
– Upgrade for existing ON1 Product owners: $79.99

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Product Page
https://www.on1.com/

Product Highlights

New Workflow for Layers
Layers will no longer be a separate module. Instead, the power of layers will be accessible within the non-destructive workflow inside of Develop and Effects.

New Lightroom Photo Settings Migration
New AI-powered algorithms will give customers the ability to transfer Lightroom edited photos, keep the non-destructive settings, and move them into ON1 Photo RAW.

Portrait Module
The new Portrait module will automatically detect faces in your photo and will retouch to smooth skin, brighten and sharpen eyes, and whiten teeth.

Focus Stacking
Blend multiple photos at different focus distances to increase depth-of-field.

Auto-Align Layers
Easily combine multiple photos as layers, then automatically align them based on image content.

Text Tool
Perfect for creating posters, adding your byline or adding editing annotations. Easily control font size, color, position, and more, then save to a preset to add the same text overlay to a batch of photos quickly.

Master Keyword List
Now you can see every keyword that you use in a single, searchable list. You can quickly apply, clear, edit, or delete keywords.

Improved Local Adjustments
Local adjustments will be updated to use the raw processing data. This allows for more highlight and shadow details with more tonal range.

Layered HDR Workflow
With the powerful new non-destructive layers you can combine other photos, text, or alternate exposures with your HDR photos. You can even use the powerful masking tools to combine multiple HDR renditions.

Filter Options in Effects
We have added dedicated film grain, curves, and color adjustment filters to Effects. There’s also a new way to select and browse filters.

User Interface
Overall contrast has been reduced to make photos stand out along with a new font to help increase readability. New icons, tabs, and sliders will also take up less visual space.