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Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses now available also for Leica R-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2024

The existing Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses are now available also for Leica R-mount cameras (sold at B&H Photo): Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses now available also for Leica R-mount cameras Previous coverage of Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses:

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CIPA October 2024 numbers

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2024

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Panasonic Lumix announcement coming next week (new Lumix S1H II?)

By PR admin | Published: December 11, 2024

A new Panasonic Lumix announcement is apparently coming next week, according to @camerainsider. I already reported that a new Panasonic Lumix S1H II camera is rumored to be announced in Q4 of 2024: New Panasonic Lumix S1H II camera is rumored to be announced in Q4 of 2024 Panasonic has registered several new camera models […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 11, 2024

Leica M2Pi launch: updated MPi digital-film camera (Leica M2 with a Raspberry Pi), source released, Kickstarter launched New Leica codename “Warp” discovered – likely the rumored SL3-S The new Leica M11 “Glossy Black” camera is now in stock for the first time Canon Aggressively Pursues Counterfeit Products and Wins Check out the largest collection of […]

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New Optics Modules from DxO released for the latest cameras and lenses

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2024

DxO released support for the latest camera and lens gear from Fujifilm, Leica, Panasonic, Sony, and more (957 new camera and lens combinations):

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Released: TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2024

The previously reported TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens is now officially announced. With 179g weight and smaller size, the new lens features 7 groups of 10 elements, including 2 high-refractive elements and 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The optimized structure reduces size while maintaining image quality. The Fuji X mount version is available now […]

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New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 AIR lens coming on December 18th (E/Z/X)

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2024

The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens will be officially announced on December 18th. The new lens will be part of the Viltrox Air series together with the 56mm f/1.7, 20mm f/2.8, and 40mm f/2.5 lenses:

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ArtraLab announced two new lens adapters for Fujifilm X100 cameras

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2024

ArtraLab announced two new lens adapters for Fujifilm X100 cameras: ArtraLab FunkyFrame WCL 16mm wide conversion lens for Fuji X100 ArtraLab FunkyFrame TCL 60mm tele conversion lens for Fuji X100 See previous ArtraLab products:

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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2024

The previously reported Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II manual focus full-frame lens for E/Z/L/RF with glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales was officially announced in China today (check Amazon and Brightin Star website for listings):

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Sigma is working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2024

In a new interview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that the company is working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”. Here is the video (watch at the 27:12 mark):

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