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Sirui to announce three additional Aurora f/1.4 lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2025

After the 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4, Sirui is planning to announce three additional Aurora f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lenses. The logical new focal lengths could be:

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Updated Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens roadmap: two new lenses added (AF 60-180mm & 28-135mm f/2.8 FE)

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2025

Here is the udpated Updated Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens roadmap: Already available: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8  FE lens Just released: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens (order here) New: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens New: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF […]

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AI Background Removal: Professional Applications for Photographers

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2025

AI Background Removal: Professional Applications for Photographers Capturing the picture is just half the job for professional photographers, and the rest comes when the camera shutter closes. Behind every professional photograph, there is plenty of time spent on editing, removing the background, and more. Traditionally, this meant spending long sessions in editing software, carefully cutting […]

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 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 Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III AstrHori 18mm […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 14, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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Light Lens Lab is working on an insane 300mm f/1.9 lens with APO design

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2025

Light Lens Lab is working on a new 300mm f/1.9 lens with an APO design. The new lens will be able to cover medium-format sensors. Here is the MTF chart of the upcoming lens:

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The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2025

The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today: Ending today: Maven Wave 3 filters New: SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper New: AXIS by 3 Legged Thing Late pledges: Peak Design Pro Tripod Late pledges:Lit Duo 1 lightmeter New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

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New Zenit Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2025

The Russian Krasnogorsk S. A. Zverev Plant (KMZ) has launched a new Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount. The old version of this lens was available only for the L39 mount (see previous Zenit coverage). Here are the details:

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2025

Additional information on the upcoming Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens by Venus Optics (see the latest updated roadmap):

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The Ricoh GR IV camera is now shipping

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2025

The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today – check availability at: B&H Photo Adorama Amazon Foto Erhardt Foto Koch WEX Photo Camea Canada The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today Here is a nice new strap for your new Ricoh GR IV camera Ricoh GR IV camera accessories The new Ricoh […]

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