New AstrHori 8mm f/2.4 medium-format circular fisheye lens for GFX/XCD mount announced

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2026



The previously reported AstrHori 8mm f/2.4 medium-format circular fisheye lens for GFX/XCD mount is now officially announced:

  • Pre-orders: AstrHori store | Pergear | B&H Photo (coming soon)
  • 220° ultra-wide field of view for GFX / XCD systems
  • Weight: 517g
  • Medium Format
  • 8mm Focal Length
  • F2.4–F16 Aperture Range
  • 0.1m–∞ Focus Range
  • Regular price is $398, the intro price is $359 until October 20, 2026
  • Additional information:

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The Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO FE lens is now available in graphite gray and mist silver

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2026




The Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO FE lens is now available in two new finishes — Graphite Gray and Mist Silver, joining the original Classic Black:

  • Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Viltrox store (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off)
  • Ultra-Compact 130g/170g Metal Body
  • Aperture & Focus Rings
  • Sharp Wide Open at F2.8
  • 0.2m Close Focusing
  • Fast & Responsive STM Autofocus
  • Versatile 26mm Perspective
  • Previous coverage of the lens

Now available: the new Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens (Z/E)

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The latest Leica news and rumors

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2026

Leica is rumored to announce a new Summaron-M 35mm f/2.8 lens for 2,000 euros

The latest L-mount lens releases

Voigtländer celebrates 100 years of Skopar lenses with a new COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm f/2.5 VM lens (Leica M-mount)

Oberwerth released a new Signature Bag L flagship bag in a warm light brown

A historic Leica 0-Series camera sold for €4.25 million at Wetzlar Camera Auctions – one of the most expensive cameras ever sold at auction

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New Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens announced (Z/E/RF/X)

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2026


Tamron officially announced the previously reported 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Z/E/RF/X mounts:

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TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 mini full-frame pancake lens officially announced ($99)

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2026



The previously reported TTartisan AF 24mm f/3.8 mini full-frame pancake lens is now officially announced with a price tag of $99:

  • Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan store (discount code: RUMORS)
  • Mini Pancake Design – Ultra-thin & lightweight
  • Wide-Angle View – 24mm full-frame | 84° FOV
  • Fixed F3.8 Aperture – Soft blur to make your subject stand out
  • Close-Up Shooting – 0.3m minimum focusing distance
  • Built-in Lens Cover – Slide to open & close
  • Optical Design – 6 elements in 6 groups
  • Launch Price: $99
  • Mounts: E / Z (coming soon)
  • Additional information:


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AstrHori KF 8mm f/2.4 medium-format circular fisheye lens for GFX/XCD mount coming soon

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2026




Some additional information on the previously reported AstrHori KF 8mm f/2.4 medium-format circular fisheye lens for GFX/XCD mount:

  • Pre-orders: AstrHori store | B&H Photo (coming soon)
  • 220° ultra-wide field of view for GFX / XCD systems
  • Weight: 517g
  • Price: $398


More reports on upcoming Chinese lenses:

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Four new Sirui lenses coming soon: 15mm f/1.6, 24mm f/1.4, 20mm f/2.4, and 40mm f/2.2

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2026


Sirui will release four new full-frame autofocus lenses  – two from the Aurora high-performance line and two from the Swift ultra-lightweight line (for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Fujifilm X):

  • Sirui Aurora 15mm f/1.6
  • Sirui Aurora 24mm f/1.4
  • Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4
  • Sirui Swift 40mm f/2.2

Sirui has two new full-frame autofocus lenses: 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4

More upcoming lenses from China can be found here:

The latest updates on the upcoming lenses from China

Here are the technical specifications of the four new Sirui lenses (check the official website for updates):

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The latest updates on the upcoming lenses from China

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2026

First, here are some coupon codes for Chinese lens manufacturers:

Next are the latest updates on the upcoming lenses from China:


→ Viltrox is teasing a new lens.


→ AstrHori will announce a new KF 8mm f/2.4 medium-format circular fisheye lens for the GFX/XCD mount on October 16th.


→ Thypoch will announce a new AF 23mm f/1.4 Sculptor lens and three other lenses for Leica M-mount.


→ Sirui has two new full-frame autofocus lenses that will be announced soon: 15mm f/1.6 & 24mm f/1.4.

Update: Sirui will announce four new lenses – 15mm f/1.6, 24mm f/1.4, 20mm f/2.4, and 40mm f/2.2:

Four new Sirui lenses coming soon: 15mm f/1.6, 24mm f/1.4, 20mm f/2.4, and 40mm f/2.2

The latest L-mount lens releases

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Pergear announced a new 10mm f/5.6 II pancake fisheye lens for $69 (X/E/Z/RF/MFT/EOS-M)

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2026


Pergear announced a new 10mm f/5.6 II pancake fisheye lens available for X/E/Z/RF/EOS-M/MFT cameras.


Additional information:

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Sirui has two new full-frame autofocus lenses: 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4

By PR admin | Published: October 10, 2026


At the 2026 IBC show, Sirui displayed two new full-frame autofocus lenses that will be announced soon:

  • Sirui 15mm f/1.6
  • Sirui 24mm f/1.4

The two new lenses should be officially announced in the next two months – check the official website for updates.

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