Monthly Archives: July 2022

Fujifilm X-T3 camera listed as discontinued

The Fujifilm X-T3 camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H Photo: and is listed as a “Closeout” at Adorama: The X-T3 can still be found on Amazon. The X-T3 was officially announced back in September 2018. FujiAddict summarized the different versions over the years:

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Two new Russian lenses announced: TAIR-45 95mm f/2.3 and Rubinar 100mm f/2 lens

Shvabe Holding introduced new TAIR-45 and Rubinar manual focus lenses for portrait photography (M42 mount) at the International Industrial Exhibition Innoprom 2022 in Yekaterinburg: TAIR-45 95mm f/2.3 lens Rubinar 100mm f/2 lens Additional information:

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Canon will soon announce two new mirrorless lenses

The previously rumored Canon RF 15-30mm IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM lenses were briefly listed online which indicates that we are getting closer to the official announcement. Here are the screenshots:

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DxO FilmPack version 6.3 released with M1, OM-1, GH6 support

DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 – check out the new features here:

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Leica reports record financial results

Leica reported record financial results for the 2021/22 financial year – the best result in the company’s more than hundred-year history. Sales increased by more than 16% to €450 million. See the details at LeicaRumors:

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What else is new?

You can now purchase the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera without the kit Interview with Ricoh Imaging president Noboru Akahane DZO Marlin 1.6x Expander

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The latest updates from Fujifilm

Here are the latest updates from Fujifilm recapped by FujiAddict:

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Phase One is teasing a new XT camera

Phase One is teasing a new XT camera or an accessory for their XT cameras:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras

The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras by Venus Optics is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open (price: $649-$699). Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H. Technical specifications, MTF chart, press release, and sample photos:

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Sigma will soon announce two new lenses: 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art *UPDATED*

Sigma will soon announce two new lenses on August 8th :

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