Sigma to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount


A quick check with the Chinese social network Weibo shows that the next Sigma product announcement will be for a new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount. The new lens will have 13 aperture blades, 77mm filter size, and should be priced under the current Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM.

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Sigma new product announcement on March 26 *UPDATED*


There is a new Sigma product announcement on March 26:

Update - Sigma to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount:

Sigma to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount

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New Leica D-Lux 8 camera rumored for this summer

Leica D-Lux 7 camera

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica D-Lux 8 camera this summer. The interesting rumor here is that the D-Lux 8 will be sold only by Leica and there will not be an equivalent Panasonic LX100 camera. This explains why the new D-Lux 8 is labeled as Type 3952A (the D-Lux 7 was Type 3952).

The last Leica D-Lux 7 model was announced in 2018 and is already discontinued at AdoramaAmazon, and B&H Photo.

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7artians announced their first autofocus lens: 50mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount (available for pre-order)




The previously rumored 7artians 50mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

This is the first autofocus lens for 7artians:

7Artisans to announce their first AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens (Sony E + Nikon Z)

Additional information:

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2024 Meike lens roadmap: three new lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E mount


Meike announced three new full-frame autofocus f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras:

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “1966” lens for Leica M-mount now shipping




The new Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 ASPH "1966" lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping. Check availability at:

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2024 Viltrox lens roadmap updated





Today Viltrox announced several new lenses at an event in China (in addition to the previously reported, not-yet-announced lenses). The new lenses will be available for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (Fuji X mount not confirmed yet):

  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Unknown AF f/1.2 APS-C lens

Previously reported upcoming Viltrox lenses:

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OM System PEN E-P7 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV cameras in short supply



OM System Japan issued an apology regarding the short supply of PEN E-P7 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV cameras:

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