Monthly Archives: June 2025

Megadap to announce a new ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter with support for the Sony LA-EA5

Megadap will soon announce a new ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter with added support for the Sony LA-EA5 A-mount to E-mount adapter. So far, the electronic adapters have not been very successful at nesting. One theory is that they don’t distribute the voltage correctly. But apparently, the makers of the ETZ optimized it specifically for the […]

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Think Tank Photo announced a new camera bag designed to carry big lenses

Think Tank Photo announced a new camera bag specially designed for carrying big lenses: the BackLight Long Lens backpack is created to hold a 600mm f/4 lens attached to a gripped body with an adapter, tripod foot, and L-bracket. The new bag is available for sale at B&H Photo. Additional information:

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Canon extended their trade-in program and added many more items

Canon extended its trade-in program and added many more items – see the full details here:

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Tamron claims to have the top market share as a third-party lens manufacturer and other Tamron news

→ Tamron claims to have the top market share as a third-party lens manufacturer: “Tamron has released its Integrated Report 2025. It reveals that it has the largest market share as a third-party manufacturer in the photography-related business, including the OEM business” (source, see their latest 2025 integrated report here). → The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 […]

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What else is new?

Matt Granger tested the upcoming Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 (YouTube video included) Coming soon: Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount New Leica price increase coming in Japan on July 23rd Canon Slow Shutter Bracketing Patent Found And Explained

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The new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z/Sony E will be priced under €1,000

The new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z/Sony E will be priced under €1,000 in Europe (before VAT). The lens specifications can be found here:

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Sigma announces supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens (X/E/R/L)

Sigma announced a supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens for X/E/R/L mount. Check the lens availability at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt. New Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens announced (X/E/R/L) Full text of the notice:

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Echolens digital camera without a screen now on Kickstarter

NEW: The Echolens digital camera without a screen “that feels like film” is now listed on Kickstarter with a $99 early bird special – $56,351 already raised of a $30,000 goal (previously reported here). Coming soon on Kickstarter: Echolens digital camera without a screen Other Kickstarted projects: WANDRD PRVKE V4 camera bag has already raised […]

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