Monthly Archives: August 2023

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is now released also for Nikon Z-mount

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is now released also for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (check also the Viltrox Amazon store and Viltrox website): More Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here. All third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount are listed here. Upcoming Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here. The Viltrox […]

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 lens for Fuji X-mount will be released on September 7

Cosina announced the release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 lens for Fuji X-mount: September 7, 2023. The lens was officially announced in early August. The suggested retail price is ¥110,000 including tax (around $750). Pre-orders should be open soon at: Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji […]

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Two new lenses coming from Brightin Star: 9mm f/5.6 and 35mm f/0.95

Xingyao Optical will announce two new lenses: Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle (not fisheye) for E/Z/R/L mount Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 lens for E/XF/M43/Z/EF-M/RF-S mount (announcement on September 6th) Update – the could be a third new Brightin Star lens. Here is the teaser: Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon and at Funleader:

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Adobe Creative Cloud sale (up to 50% off)

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan with 1TB of storage (Photoshop + Lightroom 12-month subscription) is now 50% off at Amazon and B&H Photo: All Adobe Creative Cloud apps are now 20% off for 1 year: All Adobe Creative Cloud apps are now $19.99 per month for students and teachers: Promotions ending soon. Limitations apply.

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New and improved: Nitecore BlowerBaby 21 electronic cleaning air blower

Nitecore released a new and improved BlowerBaby 21 electronic cleaning air blower: Pergear International | Pergear DE | Pergear JP Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon JP Additional information:

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Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens for Sony E-mount

The first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens for Sony E-mount can be found here (licensed from Fotorunners). The lens development was announced back in January and the lens is already listed at B&H Photo. Sony currently has the 600mm f/4 and the 400mm f/2.8 G Master lenses. Sample photos from the new Sony FE […]

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What else is new?

Pentax/Ricoh was chosen as the #1 favorite digital camera manufacturer in a recent questionnaire in Japan The next Wetzlar Camera Auction will take place on October 7th, here are some of the Leica items Oberwerth announces new Leica Q3 half cases: shipping starts in late September (coupon code included) Fujifilm X-S20 Firmware 1.12 Released The new […]

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Topaz Labs is teasing “Something big is coming soon” (Topaz Photo AI v2)

Topaz Labs is teasing “Something big is coming soon” (September 7). My guess is that we will see some new AI tools similar to Skylum Luminar Neo (Topaz Photo AI v2): The new Panorama Stitching Extension for Luminar Neo is now officially released

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Astrhori 85mm f/1.8 AF lens or Nikon Z-mount development announcement

AstrHori officially announced (development announcement) the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount (the Sony version can be found here). Here are the details:

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Meike shows a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens

At the 2023 Beijing International Radio Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV) Meike displayed a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens (equivalent to a full-frame 82.5mm angle of view). The new lens will be available for Fuji X-mount and possibly later for Sony E and Nikon Z. Additional pictures: Meike recently launched two 85mm lenses:

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released, pre-orders open

The previously announced Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (model A05) full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order (shipping starts on September 21, 2023): Pre-orders: US: Adorama | B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet UK: WEX | Park Camaeras CA: Camera Canada Press release Additional coverage Official announcement Additional pictures: Via NikonRumors

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Tamron announces the development of a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount

The previously rumored Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens (model A068) for Sony E-mount is now officially announced (development announcement): Full-Frame | Constant Max Aperture: f/4 Ultra-Wide to Normal Zoom Lens VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism Internal Zoom & Focus Moisture-Resistant Construction Fluorine Coating Check price Additional information:

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