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2025 B&H Bild Expo agenda is now live

The 2025 B&H Bild Expo agenda is now live on the show’s website (the registration for the show is free):

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Cosina announced release dates for the latest Voigtlander and Zeiss lenses

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV and NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II lenses will be officially released tomorrow (May 23). The Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/50 lens for Nikon Z mount is postponed to July. The E-mount version is already in stock at B&H, and the RF-mount version is in stock at Foto Erhardt: […]

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This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show

This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro (officially announced – see product page): Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer macro 1.5x APO full-frame autofocus lens: Venus Optics Laowa AF FFII 12mm f/2.8 C&D-Dreamer ZERO-D full-frame autofocus lens: […]

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Fujifilm X Half digital compact camera with diptychs feature now officially announced

The previously rumored Fujifilm X Half digital compact camera with diptychs feature is now officially announced. The Fujifilm X-Half is a compact digital camera inspired by half-frame film cameras. Compact and lightweight, the camera is based on Fujifilm’s classic designs. It features a 1-inch back-illuminated sensor, a fixed 32mm f2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens, and […]

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Sony launches GP-VPT3 multi-function shooting grip and RMT-VP2 wireless remote commander

Sony launched new GP-VPT3 multi-function shooting grip and RMT-VP2 wireless remote commander:

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Ricoh GR IV camera development announced

  The rumors were true – the Ricoh GR IV camera development is now officially announced with: newly designed lens new image sensor new imaging engine A new HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) model is also under development. The Ricoh GR III will be discontinued in July (already not available in the US for months). The […]

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The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now available for order

The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now available for order: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo (in stock) Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will announce more lenses later this year:

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens officially announced, available for order

The previously reported Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 “Z21” lens based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5 is now officially announced and available for order from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US. Here are some sample images taken with a Hasselblad X2D camera: The details on the new lens […]

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Leaked video review of the Fujifilm X Half camera

Here is a leaked video review of the upcoming Fujifilm X Half camera:

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New Ricoh GR IV camera announcement this week?

Camerainsider insider reported on X that a new GR camera (Ricoh GRIV?) will be announced this week. Camerainsider has generally been correct in the past when reporting on upcoming cameras and lenses, but they were also wrong on several occasions. Stay tuned for updates. All current Rioch GR models have been out of stock for […]

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