The new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra-macro APO full-frame lens for Nikon F-mount from Venus Optics will be officially released this week and is already available for pre-order (ordering directly from Venus Optics is the fastest way to get the lens).
Update – the lens is now available also at Adorama and B&H.
Technical information for the new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 lens (specifications, MTF charts, lens design chart):
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→ New MindShift BackLight Elite 45L backpack from Think Tank Photo announced.
→ Get ready for a $20 per month Adobe Photography plan.
→ Topaz Labs extended their AI bundle sale for a few more hours this weekend.
→ “Nikon Z7 & Z6 Fast Start” class at CreativeLive (was initially available for free).
→ Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens now in stock.
The Topaz Labs DeNoise AI software introductory pricing is ending tomorrow, May 3 (regular price: $79.99, sale price: $59.99).
The Topaz Labs AI bundle sale is also ending tomorrow (regular price: $359.96, sale price: $199.99).
DeNoise AI will work as a standalone or Photoshop / Topaz Studio plugin (similar to Sharpen AI):
A few sample photos from the Nikon Z6 camera + Shoten LM-NZ Macro EX adapter + 7Artisans 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens combo:
Here are a few full-size sample photos taken with the new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens with different cameras (Adorama | B&H | WEX):
Amazon Germany has a discount on the new Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S mirrorless lens – the current price is €1,264.41 (€184,59 or 13% off, sold and shipped by Amazon).
The 14-30mm f/4 lens is still out of stock everywhere – check pricing and availability at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Amazon UK | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet.de | Amazon DE.
Previous coverage of the 14-30mm f.4 lens can be found here.
