Monthly Archives: August 2025

The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens is coming on September 1st, more new lenses teased

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2025

The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens will be officially announced on September 1st: Additional picture of the upcoming lens: FujiAddict also spotted a new teaser from Viltrox that could provide hints for some upcoming lenses:

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The Fujifilm X-T30II camera is rumored to be replaced in 2025

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2025

The Fujifilm X-T30II camera is rumored to be replaced in 2025 (Fujifilm X-T30 III?). The X-T30 II model was already listed as discontinued and is currently out of stock:

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Sigma to announce a new 135mm f/1.4 full-frame lens on September 9th during the “Master of Optics” event

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2025

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 135mm f/1.4 full-frame lens on September 9th. Here are the rumored basic specs:

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Ricoh GR III camera discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2025

The Ricoh GR III camera is now listed as discontinued on the official Ricoh Japan website. Here is the availability status at some retailers: B&H Photo: discontinued Amazon: currently unavailable Foto Erhardt: GR III Diary Edition available WEX Photo: limited stock Camera Canada: GR III Diary Edition available Camera Kitamura: discontinued products Map Camera: page removed […]

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2025

Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced: TTartisan 75mm f/2 TTartisan 40mm f/2 TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Meike 24mm f/1.4 Brightin Star 35mm f/1.8 Here is an updated list of what else is coming: New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates): 7Artisans […]

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Freewell launched the “Real Lens Hood” designed for Leica Q3 43, Fujifilm X100VI/GFX100RF, and RicohGRIII/x cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2025

Freewell launched the “Real Lens Hood” designed for Leica, Fujifilm, and Ricoh cameras – now available for the following cameras: Leica Q3 43 (available also at B&H) Fujifilm GFX100RF Fujifilm X100VI Ricoh GRIII/GRIIIx This all-in-one solution combines protection with fast, touchless filter control. Here are the key features:

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Another leaked picture of the upcoming Hasselblad X2DII camera with the new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2025

Here is another leaked picture of the upcoming Hasselblad X2DII camera with the new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens: Almost all of the details for the upcoming announcement have already been leaked and you can find them here:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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New TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 ASPH full-frame ultra-wide angle lens for E/Z/RF/L announced ($196)

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2025

TTArtisan announced a new 14mm f/2.8 full-frame ASPH ultra-wide angle lens for E/Z/RF/L – now available for pre-order for $196: TTartisan Pergear Additional information:

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New Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Mark II lens announced

By PR admin | Published: August 22, 2025

The rumored Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S mark II lens version is now officially announced: Pre-orders: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Comparison with the old version Additional information Press release and key features Sample photos Recap:

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