Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Specs and Price

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Laowa 9mm f/2.8

ePhotozine and the German site photoscala just published additional information and images on the upcoming Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D.

The UK price will be of £499 and the price in Euro will be €630. According to photoscala it will be available in May.

Laowa Lenses can be found at Venuslens, BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama.

Key Features:

  • Light and compact
  • Close to zero distortion
  • Widest 113degrees, and fastest f/2.8
  • 2 aspherical elements
  • 3 extra-low dispersion
  • 12cm minimum focus distance
  • 49mm filter thread
  • 215g weight
  • Sony E, EOS-M, Fujifilm X-Mount

We have covered the Laowa 9mm F2.8 many times already here on FujiRumors, shared sample images and additional specs. Google for “Laowa” on FujiRumors and check it out.

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Quick Review: Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa 190cm

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Markus tests the ‘extraordinary’ Indirect Litemotiv 190 from Elinchrom and adapts it for the Flashpoint Xplor 600 Pro.

guest post & all images by Markus Klinko

If you already read my recent article on this site about cross brand adaptations, you know that the Elinchrom Zoom Spot 18–36° is one of my current favorite key lights.

In order to maximize my adaptation of these spots for Flashpoint XPLOR 1200 extension heads (Godox H1200) and the new AD600 PRO units, I made sure to add the small reflector that is a standard for all Elinchrom flash heads, to my adapters.

Initially, I combined the Phottix Elinchrom to Bowens adapter with the reflector from the Elinchrom Quadra adapter, by adding a custom, acrylic tube piece.

This solution proved to be not as durable as I hoped, and I since found a simpler solution. I now use the entire Quadra adapter, but added a Bowens low profile custom mount to the back of the Quadra adapter, and also eliminate the stand adapter piece entirely. This is by far more solid, and avoids struggling with the lesser Phottix adapter.

Elinchrom deserves much praise for keeping a theatrical follow spot in their line up, which they also sell at a very reasonable price. Both Broncolor and Profoto have sadly long discontinued their own versions of the theatrical zoom spots.

Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa 190cm

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Fujifilm X and GFX Savings and Editing Software Deals

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Editing Software Deals

You can get Capture One 11 with 10% discount at Capture One here, by using coupon code “AMBFR”.

You can get Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018 with $10 discount by using coupon code “FUJI

22 Third Part X Mount Lens Deals

BHphoto is currently offering deals on a total of 22 third party Fuji X mount lenses.

Fujifilm X-H1 Deals

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals Save $150
Adorama + BHphoto include Free Domke Bag

with XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X-H1
All combos: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujifilm GFX

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fuji X Deals

Fujifilm X-T2 Black + 1* or 2** XF lenses (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
*14 / 16 / 23F1.4 / 27 / 35F1.4 / 56 / 56APD / 60 / 90 / 10-24 / 16-55 / 18-55 / 18-135 / 50-140 / 55-200 / 100-400
** 18-55 + 14 / 18-55 + 16 / 18-55 + 23F1.4 / 18-55 + 27 / 18-55 + 35F1.4 / 18-55 + 56 / 18-55 + 56APD / 18-55 + 60 / 18-55 + 90 / 18-55 + 10-24 / 18-55 + 16-55 / 18-55 + 18-55 / 18-55 + 18-135 / 18-55 + 50-140 / 18-55 + 55-200 / 18-55 + 100-400

Fujifilm X-T2 Graphite + 1* XF lens (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
*14 / 16 / 23F1.4 / 27 / 35F1.4 / 56 / 56APD / 60 / 90 / 10-24 / 16-55 / 18-55 / 18-135 / 50-140 / 55-200 / 100-400

Fujifilm X-T20 + 16-50 + 50-230 + grip (save $429): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
* AmazonUS and Adorama include lots of freebies

Fujifilm X-T20 + 16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
* AmazonUS and Adorama include lots of freebies

Fujifilm X-E2S
with 18-55 + 14mm bundle deal (save $519): Adorama
body only (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
with 18-55 (save $319): Adorama

Fujifilm X-T1
black body (save $650): BHphoto
black body + free accessories (save $650): BHphoto
with 18-55 + Battery Grip (save $800): BHphoto
with XF 35mm f/2 (save $750): BHphoto
Graphite body (save $750): BHphoto
with XF18-55 (save $750): BHphoto

Fujifilm XF16mmF1.4 R WR + Free Accessory Bundle worth $296 at Adorama

Fujinon XF35mmF2 WR + $50.00 Gift Certificate at Adorama
Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR + $50.00 Gift Certificate at Adorama

Fujinon XF100-400mm
with Free Accessory Bundle (save $300): Adorama
with XF1.4X TC + Accessories (save $300): Adorama
with XF2.0X TC + Accessories (save $300): Adorama

Fujifilm XF50-140mm + XF100-400mm + Accessories (save $355): Adorama

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I’m Leaving Soon… And You Decide Which Gear I will Take with Me! – POLL

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the grapevines around my little moutain village - quick lightpainting while bringing out my dog
the grapevines around my little moutain village – quick lightpainting while bringing out my dog

A Democratic Gear Travel Choice

This Saturday, it is time to make shameless use of this blog and of your time for a very personal reason: my upcoming trip to Rome!

First: I hope not to get sick, since both my brothers, their wifes and kids and my mother are really sick right now. As the only fit person of the family, in these days I’m taking care of all of them as good as I can. Family first… I can handle Rome also with fever ;).

Second: after cancelling my Christmas holidays as well as my winter holidays in February because of the X-H1 rumors and announcement, I decided to risk it again, and booked a travel after Rome, which, if I don’t have to cancel it again, I will eventually let you know about later.

Anyway, now it’s Rome time, 3 days. And I have already asked the FR-community which lenses and cameras I should take with me on my travel.

The feedback was massive, and there are so many different views and opinions, that I’m somehow still a bit confused.

So I decided to make one thing: for the first time, there will be a 100% democratic camera and lens choice. So you guys vote the poll, and whatever wins, I’ll take it with me to Rome.

Do I have personal favorites? You bet!

There is especially one lens I do hope will make it into the top 3. And I do have a favorite camera. But I won’t say it, because I don’t want to influence your vote. I will respect the poll results and take the gear you decide with me.

I will take only one camera 3 lenses. But in order to make your choice even more difficult, I will allow you to select only 2 lenses ;)

The only thing that comes for sure with me for now, is my lovely and light Sirui T-025x Carbon Fiber Tripod.

Sirui T-025x Carbon Fiber Tripod: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, [shoplink 69149 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink]

Any Other Rome Tips?

a FR-readers gave me photographic tips for Prague... which I followed meticulously :)
a FR-readers gave me photographic tips for Prague… which I followed meticulously :)

Of course, also some photographic tips are welcome in the comments.

Last time when I asked for help to photograph Prague, I was astonished by how kind and helpful the FujiRumors community was. Some even draw maps for me and recommended lenses, locations and time (see image above).

Even tips for restaurants in the city center / Trastevere are highly welcome.

I really feel lucky to be part of this community :) Thanks guys!!!!

Will FujiRumors Continue?

Don’t worry… you will continue to get instant and blazing fast news and rumors coverage here on FujiRumors. If necessary, I will take out my computer and blog right under the sistine chapel. Habemus Rumor :) .

So make sure to follow us on Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

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