Announced: Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 & AF 14mm f/4.0 Air lenses



The previously reported Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air E/Z (APS-C) and AF 14mm f/4.0 Air FE/Z (full frame) lenses are now officially announced. Here are the pre-orders links:

Additional information:

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What’s coming next from the big three?



The big three (Sony, Canon, and Nikon) are expected to announce new camera models before the end of 2025 or in early 2026:

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The 6 years old Sony RX100 VII is more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera

The 6-year-old Sony RX100 VII camera with a 1″ sensor ($1,698) is currently $200 more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera with an APS-C sensor ($1,496):


You can compare both cameras here.

The Fuji X100VI is $1,799 – only $100 more than the RX100 VII.

The Sony RX100 VII was announced in July 2019:

Sony RX100 VII camera officially announced with a9 level speed performance (there is no new RX100 V model)

The price difference is similar in Japan:

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DJI Mini 5 Pro drone officially announced outside of the US


The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone, which has already been leaked online, is now officially announced outside of the US. Check pricing and availability at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo (in stock at both retailers). I guess after the DJI Air 3S fiasco, the company decided not to even bother this time to release their latest product in the US.

US-based readers can still buy the drone on eBay (keep in mind the new Trump tariffs).

Additional information on the new DJI Mini 5 Pro drone:

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DJI teases the Osmo Nano small modular action camera announcement for September 23rd

A new DJI Osmo Nano small modular action camera will be officially announced on September 23rd. Here are the latest leaks:

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The release of the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 lens is delayed until October


The release of the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 lens is delayed until October (pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo):

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The Kase 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens is now available for Fuji X and Leica L mount


The Kase 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens is now available for Fuji X and Leica L mount. Pre-orders are now open for $479.

The lens was previously released for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts – here are the details:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens (E/Z/EF/RF/L)

The previously reported Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens by Venus Optics is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at

The new lens is available for the following mounts:

  • Auto focus: Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon EF
  • Manual focus: Canon RF / L mount

Additional information (lens specification, optical design, MTF chart) can be found here:

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