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The latest Leica pre-owned gear Leica Q3 firmware update version 2.0.1 released The new Voigtlander NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens (Leica M-mount) will be released on January 19th Lexar Announced The First CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Cards at CES Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II firmware update version 2.41 released

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Panasonic Lumix G100D camera released in the US

The new Panasonic Lumix G100D camera is finally released in the US and is available for preorder at B&H Photo and Adorama. The new Panasonic DMW-SHGR2 tripod grip is now also listed at B&H Photo. Additional information on the Panasonic Lumix G100D camera can be found here:

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CIPA November 2023 numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

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Viltrox released a new retro portable RGB LED light

Similar to Godox and Hobolite, Viltrox announced a new retro 8X/12X portable RGB LED light. Here are the details:

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The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens will be announced in Spring 2024

Viltrox is rumored to announce the previously reported AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fuji X mounts in Spring 2024. Viltrox has several other upcoming lenses:

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Deal of the day: 15% off at SPINN.DESIGN

For a limited time, you can get 15% off at SPINN.DESIGN with coupon code SD15-RUMORS (valid until February 7, 2024): SPINN.DESIGN sells different camera accessories – see previous coverage here:

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Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses

Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses, similar to several other Chinese lens manufacturers (Yongnuo, Meike, AstrHori, Sirui, 7artisans, TTartisan, Viltrox, Venus Optics). The focal length of the first Zhongyi Optics autofocus lens is expected to be between 35mm and 85mm. See the current ZY Optics lens lineup here. Previous […]

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Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 compact macro lens announced

Panasonic announced a new Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 compact macro lens for Leica L-mount from their latest roadmap: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Adorama | WEX | Calumet Additional information Product Specification: Equipped with an array of top-line features Offers exceptional image quality and performance New Dual Phase Linear Motor for fast AF One of the […]

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Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL APS-C ultra-wide angle autofocus lens officially announced

The previously reported Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL APS-C ultra-wide angle autofocus lens is now officially announced in China for Sony E mount (other mounts, including Nikon Z, will be released later). The new lens has a unique feature: remote wireless focusing using the optional remote control operating at 2.4 GHz. The lens […]

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Lens Rentals 2023 Rankings Published New: Really Right Stuff custom L-plate with grip for Leica Q3 cameras Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens review: a stellar, affordable everyday prime Metabones – Speed Booster’s 10th Anniversary TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 Firmware 1.0.2 SIRUI Saturn 35mm & 50mm & 75mm 1.6X T2.9 Carbon Fiber Anamorphic Lens Now Available […]

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