Here is the second upcoming “Prima” lens: Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE


In addition to the 85mm f/1.8 P FE, here is the second Samyang AF Prima 16mm f/2.8 P FE lens that should be announced soon:

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July 4th Big and Beautiful Deals


B&H Photo deals


Astrhori Independence Day Event: from July 4 to July 15, with discounts up to 30% off.


Think Tank Photo 4th of July sale.


Insta360 offers: up to $210 off.

Alphagvrd Independence Day Sale (ends 7/5/2025 11:30 pm PST).


Rocky Nook book sale - use code USA.


Matt Granger offers 15% off his Camera Setup Guides (including the Nikon Z, Fuji GFX, Sony Alpha, and Hasselblad X guides - they are all on sale).

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This is the upcoming Samyang Prima AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE lens



I already reported on the two new/upcoming Samyang Prima wide and tele AF lenses:

LK Samyang to release a new line of “Prima Series” lenses

Photographer Tran Duy posted a report on the new Samyang Prima AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE lens on Facebook with several sample photo comparisons:

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What else is new?

Viltrox also warns: don’t update Nikon cameras’ firmware with third-party lenses attached

Megadap and Techart AF adapters also not compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0

Megadap released firmware updates to resolve the compatibility issue with the Nikon Z8 firmware update 3.0

100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century (1925–2025)

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF (Leica M11-V?) is expected to be announced in October

Recent interview with OM System at the Bild Expo in NYC

Sigma 8mm f/1.0 and Sigma 15mm f/1.2 Patents Found

Tamron 40-500mm f/4.5-8.2 and Tamron 50-600mm f/4.5-8.2 Patents Found

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Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens (Z/E/L) officially announced and available for pre-order


The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens is now officially announced and available for order at the online store:

Here is the new lens MTF chart:

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Sony to announce a new FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS lens soon


Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS lens soon - a replacement for the current Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens (pictured above).


The current model was announced back in February 2017:

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LK Samyang to release a new line of “Prima Series” lenses


LK Samyang is teasing the release of a new line of "Prima Series" lenses on social media:

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Sony a1 II camera now in stock


The Sony a1 II camera is now in stock at B&H Photo in the US and at Foro Ehardt in Germany.

Additional information on the Sony a1 II:

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