Foto Erhardt XXL weekend sale


Foto Erhardt started their XXL weekend sale. Here are some of the discounted brands:

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Aftershoot sale: up to 40% off annual plans



For a limited window, every Aftershoot annual plan is discounted when you use the coupon code SEASON26 on this page. There are two ways to save:

  • 20% off all annual plans
  • 40% off a complete annual plan (Cull + Edit + Retouch)

This offer will end on Friday, July 31.


Here is what’s coming next in Aftershoot

Aftershoot: “The Workflow is Now Complete” and “AI that works for you, not against you”

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7Artisans is teasing a new MAX autofocus ultra-wide-angle lens


7Artisans is teasing a new MAX autofocus ultra-wide-angle lens. The clue they provided is the number 012456 – four of those digits are for the focal length and the aperture. Maybe 15mm f/2.4?

Previous coverage of 7Artisans can be found here.

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Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 & 35mm f/1.7 AIR lenses for Micro Four Thirds officially released


The previously reported Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 AIR and the 35mm f/1.7 AIR lenses for Micro Four Thirds were officially released in China today. Pre-orders should open soon at B&H Photo, Amazon, and the official Viltrox store.

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Comparing the Sony FX5 and the FX3A



A comparison between the new Sony FX5 and the FX3A cameras can be found here:

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Sony FX5 cinema camera announced


Sony introduces the previously rumored FX5, the newest addition to the Cinema Line family. Designed to bridge the gap between the FX3 and FX6, the FX5 combines the portability of a compact body with advanced imaging technologies inspired by Sony’s flagship cinema cameras. Additional information on the FX5 is available here and here.

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt.


The Sony FX5 features a newly developed full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and Sony’s latest BIONZ XR2 image processor, delivering more than 15 stops of dynamic range, three Base ISO settings, and introducing Open Gate recording and internal X-OCN RAW recording to the FX series for the very first time. The video recording options are up to 5K 60p, 4K 120p, and Full HD 240p,

​Additional features include AI-powered Real-time Recognition Autofocus, enhanced in-body image stabilization, a larger multi-angle LCD with the CineAlta-inspired BIG6 interface, expanded professional connectivity, and new optional OLED viewfinder and XLR handle accessories with 32-bit float audio recording.

Check out the new FX5 accessories from Kondor Blue, Bright Tangerine, and Mid49:


Additional information:

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Viltrox to announce new lens(es) for Micro Four Thirds tomorrow


I already reported that Viltrox will introduce a new line of Micro Four Thirds autofocus lenses. The first two Viltrox MFT lenses are expected to be the 25mm f/1.7 AIR and the 35mm f/1.7 AIR:

The first two Viltrox AIR lenses for MFT will be 25mm f/1.7 & 35mm f/1.7

Viltrox already has their teaser online:


Viltrox used to make MFT lenses (see listings):

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The world’s first Megadap M2RF autofocus lens adapter (Leica M lens to Canon RF camera) is now available


The world’s first Megadap M2RF autofocus lens adapter for using Leica M lenses on Canon RF cameras (previously reported here) is now available to order at:

More Leica M-mount lens adapters for the Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras can be found here.
Previous coverage of the Megadap M2RF is available here.

Additional information is available here:

The world’s first Megadap M2RF autofocus lens adapter (Leica M lens to Canon RF camera) is now available

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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Fujifilm GFX-mount officially announced in China



Meike officially announced the previously reported AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Fujifilm GFX mount in Asia. Here are the details:

Update: orders are now open at the official Meike online store.

  • Orders should open soon at: Meike StoreB&H PhotoAmazon
  • Format: Medium format
  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups |
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Magnification: 0.17x
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.65m
  • Autofocus motor: STM stepping motor (in-house developed)
  • Filter size: 62mm
  • Net weight: Approx. 406g (excluding lens cap)
  • Additional pictures:

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New Godox Lux Junior II retro camera flash launched for Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, and Panasonic cameras



Godox launched a new Lux Junior II retro camera flash for Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, and Panasonic cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information is available here:

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