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New Rockstar lenses for Leica M-mount

In addition to what I have already reported, the Chinese company Rockstar is working on several new lenses for Leica M-mount. It seems that the previously rumored lens will be a new Rockstar 24mm f/6.3 ASPH for Leica M-mount. Here is a list of all new/upcoming Rockstar lenses: Rockstar 24mm f/6.3 ASPH lens for Leica […]

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Canon’s financial results for FY 2021 are out

Canon released their financial results for FY 2021 – here is a brief recap As for the Imaging Business Unit, unit sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras were the same level as the previous year due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, despite strong sales of the EOS R5 and EOS R6 full- frame mirrorless cameras. […]

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New H&Y filter solutions introduced

H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system (world’s first) with a variable step adapter that can fit lenses with different thread sizes and basically eliminates the need for filter adapter rings. There is also a new magnetic K-series clip-on filter. Check out also the available filters. For a list of all H&Y […]

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What else is new?

The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera? Is the new Leica M11 camera using a Sony sensor? (a7R IV) Leica M11 firmware update version 1.2.1.0 released? *UPDATED* The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR New Release […]

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OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new top of the line high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show

OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show in Japan according to a report from Photowebexpo (the site lately has been a good source of information on upcoming products):

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens now available

Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is now available for order in all possible mounts at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens announced

The previously rumored Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens is now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Calumet DE | Foto Koch | WEX UK The same lens is available also under the Rokinon brand Product page Press release Additional information (specs, MTF, design diagram):

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Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V rumors

SonyAddict found some rumors on the Chinese social media platform Weibo about new Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V mirrorless cameras – the a9 III will have 24MP and shoots 60fps for $4,999 and the a7R V is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022:

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What else is rumored for the Canon EOS Cinema product line

Here is what else is rumored to come to the Canon Cinema EOS product line:

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Samyang is teasing their new AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens (first leaked pictures included)

Samyang released a new teaser on social media today for their upcoming AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens that will be officially announced in the next two days with a price tag of around $700 (see leaked/rumored specifications). This will be Samyang’s first new lens for 2022. Here are the first leaked pictures of the Samyang […]

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