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News from Noktor!

Noktor, the company that brought us the first ultra-fast dedicated Micro Four Thrids lens, the Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95, are now developing yet another ultra-fast lens for Micro Four Thirds. This time, unlike the 50/0.95, it will not be based on an already available C-mount model, but rather be a completely new development. It is not clear yet what focal length the lens will have, nor what its initial aperture will be, but a poll at 43rumors shows the 25mm focal length is clearly in favor!

For those who can’t wait for Noktor to release the new lens (which I guess won’t be before next year), you can already have a fast 25mm f/0.95 – a Noctilux for Micro Four Thirds – in C-mount, from either Senko, Navitron or Yakumo. They sell for around $ 400 and are thus probably more affordable than the new Noktor will be.

Fujifil GF670 medium format film camera tested by Steve Huff

Steve Huff, well known real-world reviewer of Leica and other desirable stuff, is currently in possession of a Fujifilm GF670 medium format film camera, on which he is going to write a review soon. In the meantime, he has posted some first sample shots, and for those who aren’t at all familiar with medium format (as myself), I suggest taking a look at these. The tonal range, detail, depth and (absence of) grain (ok, all partly due to the film used) are simply amazing. When thinking of full frame (i.e. 35mm) as the ultimate performer, we shouldn’t forget there’s also medium and large format!

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