Panasonic Lumix announcement coming next week (new Lumix S1H II?)


A new Panasonic Lumix announcement is apparently coming next week, according to @camerainsider.

I already reported that a new Panasonic Lumix S1H II camera is rumored to be announced in Q4 of 2024:

New Panasonic Lumix S1H II camera is rumored to be announced in Q4 of 2024

Panasonic has registered several new camera models that have not been announced yet:

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What else is new?

Leica M2Pi launch: updated MPi digital-film camera (Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi), source released, Kickstarter launched

New Leica codename “Warp” discovered – likely the rumored SL3-S

Canon Aggressively Pursues Counterfeit Products and Wins

Check out the largest collection of Nikon tie clips and cufflinks

Leica SL3 camera now in stock

New Leica firmware updates coming soon: M11/M11-M/M11-P/M11-D, D-Lux 8, Q3/Q343, SL3, and SL2/SL2-S cameras

Rode Wireless GO III Announced

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New Optics Modules from DxO released for the latest cameras and lenses


DxO released support for the latest camera and lens gear from Fujifilm, Leica, Panasonic, Sony, and more (957 new camera and lens combinations):

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Released: TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens


The previously reported TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens is now officially announced. With 179g weight and smaller size, the new lens features 7 groups of 10 elements, including 2 high-refractive elements and 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The optimized structure reduces size while maintaining image quality. The Fuji X mount version is available now for $125 (Sony E and Nikon Z are coming soon):

Additional informtion and pictures:

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New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR lens coming on December 18th (E/Z/X)


The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens will be officially announced on December 18th. The new lens will be part of the Viltrox Air series together with the 56mm f/1.7, 20mm f/2.8, and 40mm f/2.5 lenses:

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ArtraLab announced two new lens adapters for Fujifilm X100 cameras




ArtraLab announced two new lens adapters for Fujifilm X100 cameras:

See previous ArtraLab products:

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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens officially announced



The previously reported Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II manual focus full-frame lens for E/Z/L/RF with glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales was officially announced in China today (check Amazon and Brightin Star website for listings):

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Sigma is working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”


In a new interview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that the company is working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”. Here is the video (watch at the 27:12 mark):

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