Monthly Archives: February 2023

Sigma is no longer making new Micro Four Thirds lenses because of a significant decrease in demand

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Phototrend published their interview with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp. Sigma is no longer making/developing new Micro Four Thirds lenses becuase of a significant decrease in demand:

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Sigma’s Foveon full-frame sensor could be released next year

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Here is what Kazuto Yamaki (Sigma’s CEO) had to say on the latest Foveon full-frame sensor development:

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2023 CP+ show day 2 report: new Venus Optics Laowa 28mm f/1.2 and Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Some new lenses were on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – first is the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 APS-C lens for Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts:

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The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be announced on February 28th

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

The previously rumored Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be officially announced on February 28th:

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Lensbaby announced new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II (for EF+RF, F+Z, X, MFT, K, E, L mounts)

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

It seems that in 2023, Lensbaby is still alive and kicking – they just announced a new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II. The new setup is available in various mirrorless and DSLR mounts: Canon EF+RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F+Z, Pentax K, Sony E, and Leica L. A few […]

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Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

On the first day of the CP+ show in Japan, Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology. The translated version of the presentation page can be found here:

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Yongnuo to announce new 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

The previously leaked unknown lens is one of the three new Yongnuo APS-C lenses:

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Camera shipments in 2022 exceed pre-Coronavirus levels showing a clear recovery in the digital camera market

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Some additional commentary from Japan on the latest Camera & Imaging Products Association data (Google translated):

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