Monthly Archives: August 2023

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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New 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 lens in the pipeline (E/Z/RF/L mount)

7Artisans is expected to announce a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L mount: Venus Optics currently offers a similar Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens. 7Artisans already offers several wide-angle lenses.

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Viltrox will announce three new lenses for DJI DL-mount: 24mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8

Viltrox will announce three new autofocus lenses for DJI DL-mount: 24mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8. Here are the first pictures of the new lenses from the Beijing International Radio Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV):

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Coming soon: Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 CR lens for Canon RF mount

In addition to the 50mm f/1.8R DF DSM AF, Yongnuo will also introduce a new YN 35mm f/2 CR full-frame autofocus lens for Canon RF mount (Yongnuo already has two lenses for Canon RF mount). Here is a picture of the new lens packaging:

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Tamron’s president resigns after misappropriating expenses

Tamron’s president has resigned after misappropriating expenses:

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