Brightin Star to announce a new 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens


Brightin Star will soon announce a new 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens – this will be the second generation of the current Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 model.

Brightin Star lenses now available at B&H Photo

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Deal of the day: the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now 50% off

The rare Nicca IIIL camera inspired by the Leica M3

Don’t miss the Rock n Roll straps & bags spring sale: 20% on all products (coupon code included)

Baby Eternas: The Complete GFX100 II and X-H2S Cinema Ecosystem

Fujifilm GFX100RF Firmware Update 1.12 and FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner 1.7.1

Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF Firmware 1.03 Update Released

Fujinon XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 Firmware 1.01 Update Released

FUJIKINA Warsaw 2026 Announced for June 12-13 at Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy

Viltrox 50mm Pro/85mm II FE Firmware 1.20/1.31 Updates Released

PT: Canon CP+ 2026 Interview – EOS R6 III Sensor Choices, RF Mount Opening, AI Strategy, Retro Camera, And More

Canon EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM Discontinued Abroad

CP+ 2026: Tamron’s Keiya Nishimura on the 35-100mm f/2.8, iOS Lens Utility, Chinese Competition, Canon RF Full-Frame, and 10 New Lenses for 2026

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All the photo news for today, April 1st, 2026

Here is all the photo news for today, April 1st, 2026:

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Is Venus Optics is working on a new Laowa wide-angle zoom autofocus mirrorless lens?

A few days ago, Venus Optics conducted a survey for a new Laowa fast wide-angle zoom lens:


Today, when the Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus zoom lens was officially announced, Venus Optics released a teaser for a new Laowa lens with three rings (aperture ring, zoom ring, and a focusing ring):


The new lens will most likely be a wide-angle zoom autofocus mirrorless lens with a front element that allows normal filter use (12-20mm f/2.8?). The new lens is expected to be released in late April or May. Stay tuned for details.

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The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens (E/Z/RF/L) is now also available in silver


The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens (E/Z/RF/L) is now also available in silver:

  • Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan store
  • 180° diagonal angle of view
  • 0.17m closest focus distance
  • Full metal body
  • f/2.8 to f/16
  • 7-blade diaphragm
  • Built-in lens hood
  • Additional pictures:

TTartisan is currently running a 15% sale on their lenses at Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official online store:


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Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus zoom lens officially announced


Today Thypoch officially announced the previously reported Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 – the  first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens (check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the Thypoch online store):

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Sony temporarily suspends memory card sales due to the global shortage of semiconductors


Sony temporarily suspended memory card sales due to the global shortage of semiconductors:

Due to the global shortage of semiconductors (memory) and other factors, it is anticipated that supply will not be able to meet demand for CFexpress memory cards and SD memory cards for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we have decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of orders from our authorized dealers and from customers at the Sony Store from March 27, 2026 onwards (source)

Check the current availability of Sony memory cards at B&H Photo.

Check out the World Backup Day saving specials (additional information):

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New GoPro teaser: “Glimpses from a new generation of GoPro”


GoPro released a new teaser for their upcoming camera with GP3 custom imaging processor display some of the capabilities of the new camera:

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