Monthly Archives: August 2021

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2021

The HD PENTAX-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens will be released on August 27 Current Tamron APS-C Lineup Right For Fujifilm? New Mitakon Zhongyi 35mm T1 Speedmaster Cine Lens

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35 II, Biotar 58 II, and Biotar 75 II lenses are expected in Q4, new products coming next year

By PR admin | Published: August 6, 2021

Meyer Optik Görlitz issued a bizarre press release stating that they are now “a real company again”. In terms fo future/upcoming products, the Trioplan 35 II, Biotar 58 II and Biotar 75 II are expected to be released in the fourth quarter. They also mentioned that other new products are already in the works or […]

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Tamron announced the development of two new lenses for Sony E-mount: 35-150mm f/2-2.8 and 28-75mm f/2.8

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

Tamron announced the future development of two new mirrorless full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) Both lenses are expected to be officially announced in 2021. Additional information:

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Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 3.2 released

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

Today Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 3.2 – here is what’s new:

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Two new Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

The previously rumored Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now available for pre-order at B&H: Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z Additional information available at Nikon Rumors.

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Clarification: Venus Optics has two new lenses: Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 (full frame) and Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO (APS-C)

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

In my previous posts I incorrectly reported that the new Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 is a replacement for the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens. The Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens (pictured above) is full frame and will be announced very soon (for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF). The […]

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June CIPA camera production data is out

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

The June CIPA camera production data is out (orange: 2021, black: 2020, blue: 2019, click for larger view):

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Announced: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens (for E-mount and L-mount)

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2021

The previously rumored Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Park Cameras Hands-on review with Cooper Naitove Hands-on review at Explora Product listing Sigma Blog Related videos:

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