Monthly Archives: November 2023

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Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and B&H Leica adds M11-P, M11M, and Q3 cameras to M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade program Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS “SEL300F28GM” Shortages Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm GFX50R, Fujifilm GFX50S, and FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Updates Released macOS […]

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Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount officially released

The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount was officially released and available in stock. The Canon RF version will be out in late December. Additional information:

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AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro periprobe full-frame lens officially released (E/Z/RF/EF/L/PL mount)

The previously reported AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro periprobe full-frame lens is now officially released for Sony-E, Nikon-Z, Canon-RF, Canon-EF, Leica L, and PL mount. The new periprobe lens retails for $939 and the package version is priced at $1369 but several stores offer Cyber Week discounts: AstrHori online store (international shipping) Pergear | Pergear DE: […]

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The new SIRUI Sniper 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.2 prime lenses for Z/E/X mount are now available for order at B&H Photo

The new SIRUI Sniper prime lenses for Z/E/X mount are now available for order at B&H Photo and the official SIRUI website (see previous reports). The lenses were initially listed for funding on Indiegogo: SIRUI Sniper prime lenses now listed on Indiegogo (Z/E/X mount) Additional information:

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2023 Cyber Monday Photography Deals

Many of the ongoing Black Friday/Cyber Monday photography deals will be ending today: Stores: B&H Adorama Amazon Moment Paul’s Photo Service Photo DE: Erhardt Koch  Koster Calumet UK: Park Cameras Jessops WEX CA: Camera Canada Cameras/Lenses: Nikon / Z8 Sony Fuji Leica Panasonic Canon Ricoh/Pentax OM System Voiglander Zeiss Sigma Tamron Tokina Rokinon Samyang TTartisan 7Artisans […]

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Topaz Labs Black Friday deals end tomorrow

The Topaz Labs Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals where you can get up to 60% off their products are ending tomorrow (November 27). The Ultimate Bundle for example is now $299 or 60% off (regular price: $755, purchases include 1 year of upgrades). The full pricing details for the different Topaz products can be found here:   […]

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Newswitch: “China’s strength is driving the camera market”

The Japanese website Newswitch published the article “China is leading the camera market, Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, etc. to deepen their reach with high-priced models“:

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BrightinStar to announce a new 50mm f/1.4 autofocus APS-C lens (E/X/Z mount)

BrightinStar already has a 50mm f/1.4 manual focus APS-C lens and the company is now teasing the announcement of a new autofocus version (previously reported here):

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Fuji registered another new camera in Asia (two cameras not yet released)

Fujifilm has registered a new camera in Asia: FF230003 (2023AJ19643, 2023-11-24). So far, Fujifilm has registered four cameras in 2023 and two of them are still not officially announced:

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7Artisans is teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens

7Artisans is teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens to be officially announced in December – I believe this will be the first autofocus from 7Artisans:

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