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Additional pictures of the upcoming Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2023

Phototrend spotted the upcoming Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 lens on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – here are some additional pictures:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2023

New Leica D-Lux 7 camera 007 edition announced Sony Retinal Projection Camera Kit For Low Vision Announced The new Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and 50mm f/2 ASPH lenses are now shipping PDR: Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-H2S, and X-H2 PDR Compared by Photons To Photos

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CIPA report: camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2023

The Camera & Imaging Products Association presentation at the CP+2023 show indicated that average camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years. Here is a recap of the presentation:

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2023 CP+ show day 3 report

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2023

2023 CP+ show day 3 report:

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New Meike 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT announced

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Meike announced a new 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT priced at $189.99. The lens will start shipping on March 10th. Here are the technical specifications:

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TTArtisan to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

TTArtisan is rumored to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount. Venus Optics and Samyang already have 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market: Here is the lens design diagram of the new TTArtisan lens – stay tuned for more details:

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Confirmed: Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera (Panasonic GH7 with PDAF?)

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Phototrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane, director of the Imaging Business division at Panasonic, who confirmed that Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera:

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Sigma is no longer making new Micro Four Thirds lenses because of a significant decrease in demand

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Phototrend published their interview with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp. Sigma is no longer making/developing new Micro Four Thirds lenses becuase of a significant decrease in demand:

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Sigma’s Foveon full-frame sensor could be released next year

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Here is what Kazuto Yamaki (Sigma’s CEO) had to say on the latest Foveon full-frame sensor development:

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2023 CP+ show day 2 report: new Venus Optics Laowa 28mm f/1.2 and Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

Some new lenses were on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – first is the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 APS-C lens for Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts:

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