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)

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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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Sony rumored to announce four new E-mount lenses this year


Sony is rumored to announce four new E-mount lenses this year:

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What else is new?

Interesting: Atomos reacts extremely positively to the Nikon acquisition of RED

2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards now open for entry

Nikon Z film simulation recipes

Christo’s “Wrapped Leica” camera to be part of the next Wetzlar auction in October 2024

Oberwerth camera bags for the new Leica SL3 camera

New firmware updates for the Pentax K-3 Mark III and Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras released

Fujifilm GFX 100 II Firmware 2.00 Released

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Patents Found

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Upcoming Viltrox lenses (updated)


Here are the latest updates on the upcoming Viltrox lenses (see previous coverage):

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