The rumors of a new Zeiss lens release, which I reported last week, were for the announcement of the already released and later delayed Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z-mount cameras. Check availability and pricing at:
From Zeiss:
Additional information on the Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 lens:
The early bird discount for the new 2025 5DayDeal photography bundle will end in 24 hours (the pre-sale window includes a $5 discount on each of the Main, Pro, and Complete packages – totaling $15 off for the Complete Bundle):
As with previous years, with the new 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced ($1,000+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for as little as $98):
Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. This deal will end on October 21.
Via NikonRumors
I already reported that the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens will be announced on October 15th (see previous coverage). The lens is already available for order at:
Main features:
Additional information and pictures of the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens:
The previously reported 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 lens for Z/L mount is now officially announced. Orders are open at:
Additional information:
Venus Optics officially released the previously reported Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens for Z/E/EF mount (adapters available).
Orders are now open on he official website with international shipping available.
Nikon wooden camera replica 1:1 models:
Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP wooden 1:1 replica film cameras:
More wooden cameras (Sony, Canon, Leica, Hasselblad) can be found here and here:
The OM System price increase in the US, resulting from the Trump tariffs, is now in effect (previously reported here and here). I don’t have a detailed list, but you can already see the new prices on Amazon and B&H Photo. Here are some screenshots comparing the old and new prices – some lenses got a few hundred dollars price increase:
Here are the best-selling cameras for September at Map Camera:
| September ranking of new digital cameras | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Manufacturer | category | |
| 1st place | RICOH GR IV | Compact camera | |
| 2nd place | FUJIFILM X-M5 | Mirrorless camera | |
| 3rd place | FUJIFILM X-E5 | Mirrorless camera | |
| 4th place | RICOH GR IIIx | Compact camera | |
| 5th place | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 5th place | SONY α7C II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 7th place | SONY α7IV | Mirrorless camera | |
| 8th place | HASSELBLAD X2D II 100C | Mirrorless camera | |
| 9th place | CANON EOS R5 Mark II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 10th place | NIKON Zf | Mirrorless camera | |
The Ricoh GR IV was also the best-selling compact camera at Yodobashi for September:
