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The latest Kickstarter updates

New on Kickstarter: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing. New on Kickstarter: Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more).   12 days left, over$150k raised: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release. Raised over $200k: Yashica micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. Fully […]

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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount announced

TTAr­ti­san announced a new 35mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount – pre-orders will open in a few hours (the lens already exists for Fuji X-mount): Update: the new lens is now in stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, and Pergear (international shipping).

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What else is new?

Nikon’s statement: “no changes to the RED‘s current product lineup, the partners, and the relationship with the dealers” The new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is NOT identical to the existing Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens Exploring Leica Global Headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany: a photographer’s playground Sony ZV-E10 II and Sony […]

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TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 autofocus lens officially announced in China (Z/E/X)

The previously reported TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Z/E/X mount is now officially announced in China. The lens should be listed soon on the TTArtisan international site. Here are the details: Update: the X-mount version is already listed on Amazon and B&H Photo.

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The latest firmware updates from Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and Viltrox

The latest firmware updates from Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and Viltrox:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens officially announced

The previously rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced. Here is what you need to know: US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Paul’s | Service DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet UK: WEX CA: Camera Canada Additional information Price: $1299.95 Sample photos MTF charts, lens design & press release: The rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced Nikon […]

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Officially announced: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount A063Z

The previously rumored Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) is now officially announced: Pre-orders: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | (Amazon is coming soon). DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet UK: WEX Additional information Shipping will start on April 18, 2024 Press release Product page More coverage:

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Ricoh announced two new GR III HDF & GR IIIx HDF cameras with Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF)

We now finally know what the Ricoh GR teaser I reported last year is about: today Ricoh announced the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF cameras featuring a newly-developed Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) that diffuses highlights for softer light, creating more expressive images. The HDF, which can be turned on and off. […]

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The latest from Sony: major firmware updates released, new memory cards, and more

→ Sony released major firmware updates for the a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III cameras. → Sony announced new 240GB and 480GB TOUGH CFexpress Type B memory cards. → High-resolution portraits: a deep dive into the Sony a7R V camera. → Using Sony f/4 lenses for landscape photography. → Sony f/2.8 GM vs. […]

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount announcement tomorrow

Tomorrow (March 28) Tamron will announce a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Stay tuned for the details: Previous coverage of Tamron lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here. The same lens already exists for Sony E-mount and is priced at $799 after a $100 rebate (Adorama | Amazon | […]

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