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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:

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

Posted in Maven Filters, Peak Design, SPINN| Tagged Kickstarter, SPINN.DESIGN, What's new on Kickstarter?| 23 Comments

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):

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Chinese lenses, Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5| 97 Comments

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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Act fast: Fujifilm X100VI camera (black) is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2025

The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo (sold out already). Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly. Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories: New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujifilm X100VI camera| 7 Comments

New AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z announced

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2025

AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z cameras, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) and priced at $119. You can order one on this page or at Peargear (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon). Additional information on the new lens:

Posted in AstrHori| Tagged AstrHori 18mm f/5.6| 19 Comments

What’s coming next from Viltrox?

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2025

Here is an updated list of what is coming next from Viltrox: Viltrox is also teasing a new adapter with AI autofocus support called Nexus Focus: “Where Al autofocus meets the art of cinema“. The new adapter will give manual-focus lenses autofocus capability and will support the native phase-detection AF, AI subject recognition, eye + […]