Monthly Archives: July 2023

CIPA May 2023 numbers are out

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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The latest patents from Fujifilm, Voigtlander, Tamron, and Sigma

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 VC Patent Found Voigtlander 23mm f/1.2 APS-C and 35mm f/1.4 Full Frame Patents Found Sigma 50-140mm F/2.8 DC DN and Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Patents Found Fujinon GF17-35mm f/4, GF17-30mm f/4, and GF17-35mm f/4-5.6 Patents Found

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What else is new?

→ New on Kickstarter: The Everything Bags for cameras, tech, and travel. → Best Sigma Art lenses in 2023. → Tascam announced DR-10L Pro with upgraded features (additional information). → B&H Photo news roundup.

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New TTArtisan 25mm T2 C 1.33X anamorphic lens announced in Japan

TTArtisan released a new 25mm T2 C 1.33X anamorphic lens (Super 35mm/APS-C) for Sony E and Fujifilm X mount. It seems that for now the lens is available only in Japan. Additional information:

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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 X DA DSM PRO lens for Fujifilm X-mount additional information

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 X DA DSM PRO lens for Fujifilm X-mount additional information:

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Another set of rumored Sony a6700 camera specifications

Here is another set of rumored Sony a6700 camera specifications:

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Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount

The previously rumored Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order at Funleader (direct product link). The price of the lens is $358.99 and Funleader offers worldwide shipping. They also currently have 10% off sitewide. New Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount announced Additional information:

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4th of July deals

If you like to shop on July 4th, here are some of the deals for today: Adorama B&H Photo 7artisans (use code RUMORS for an extra 5% off) Skylum Luniar KEH Funleader Early Amazon Prime Day deals LifePixel infrared camera conversions: $65 off all conversion services with coupon code Convert65 $90 off all converted cameras […]

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Sirui is teasing their first set of autofocus anamorphic lenses for Sony E, Fuji X, and Nikon Z-mount

Sirui is teasing their first set of new autofocus anamorphic lenses for Sony E, Fuji X, and Nikon Z-mount (Google translation): “Today, I can finally announce to you that the first autofocus lens kit is about to be born! The first batch will launch three types of bayonets: Z, X, and E.”

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The Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 APO lens is now also available for Fujifilm GFX mount (G-mount)

The Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 APO was already available for F, Z, EF, RF, and E mount and now the lens is released also for Fujifilm GFX mount (G-mount): Product page Amazon B&H Photo Additional information:

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