AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 lens officially announced (E/X/Z/RF/MFT)


The previously reported AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens (E/X/Z/RF/MFT) is now officially announced and available for order:

Additional information:

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The top 10 best-selling cameras at Yodobashi Camera


Here are the top 10 best-selling cameras at Yodobashi Camera, Japan:

  1. Nikon ZR
  2. Hasselblad X2D II 100C
  3. Sony α7C II
  4. Fujifilm X-M5
  5. Sony α7C II
  6. Nikon Z50II
  7. Canon EOS R50
  8. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II
  9. Nikon Z5II
  10. Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Two Hasselblad lenses listed as discontinued in Japan



Two Hasselblad lenses are listed as discontinued in Japan:

Hasselblad XCD 1.9/80 lens (announced in 2018):

  • Camera Kitamura: On sale
  • Map Camera: Discontinued products, in stock
  • Bic Camera: On sale now
  • Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued
  • B&H Photo: in stock

Hasselblad XCD 3.5-4.5/35-75 lens (announced in 2019):

  • Camera Kitamura: On sale
  • Map Camera: Discontinued products, in stock
  • Bic Camera: On sale now
  • Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued
  • B&H Photo: in stock

Via asobinet

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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The latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System


Here are the latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System:

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The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens is now available for order in the US (under the Rokinon brand)


The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-mount is now available for order in the US under the Rokinon brand (Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8):

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens officially announced

Updated Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens roadmap: two new lenses added (AF 60-180mm & 28-135mm f/2.8 FE)

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New Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Tamron, and OM System rebates introduced in the US


New Sony, OM System, and Panasonic rebates started in the US (see all current discounts):


New Nikon US November rebates: returning to pre-tariffs pricing on many cameras & lenses:


The new Sony rebates can be found here:


Panasonic also introduced new rebates in the US:


Extra 5% off Canon gear at B&H Photo.


The latest Tamron rebates:


The OM System OM-3 MFT camera is now $200 off – here are the rest of the OM System rebates:

The OM System OM-3 camera is now $200 off, Panasonic introduced new rebates in the US

New Nikon US November rebates: returning to pre-tariffs pricing on many cameras & lenses

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Panasonic is closing down its Lumix Pro Services in the UK and Europe




Panasonic UK and Europe officially announed that are closing down the Lumix Pro services:

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Fujifilm India has a sense of humor, issues official apology #sorrynotsorry


Fujifilm India, whose employees obviously have a sense of humor, has issued an official apology with the hashtag #sorrynotsorry—read the full text for yourself:

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New Leica SL3 “Reporter” edition camera announced

The previously reported Leica SL3 Reporter camera is now officially announced:

 Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Calumet Photo

The Leica SL3 “Reporter” camera features a scratch-resistant olive-green finish, no red dot, aramid-fabric armoring, black buttons, a black display frame, and black dials. The US price is $7,995 (the regular SL3 version is $7,485). The Reproter edition will include a BP-SCL6 battery, USB-C cable, strap, and a quick-start guide. The technical specifications are identical to the existing Leica SL3 model:

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