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How will the new Trump tariffs impact the camera and lens imports to the US?

I am not an expert in economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here, so I simply asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact the camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer:

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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji X-mount announced, white 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 E lens coming next

The previously reported 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 XF lens for Fuji X-mount is now officially announced. Orders are open at: B&H Photo 7Artisans 7Artisans will also soon release a white version of their AF 50mm f/1.8 E lens:   Additional information on the new 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 XF lens for Fuji X-mount:

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Brightin Star is teasing a new lens

Brightin Star is teasing a new lens announcement on April 9th: Check their Amazon store and Brightin Star website for updates.

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More discontinued products from Leica, Canon, and Sony

Here are the latest discontinued products from Leica, Canon, and Sony:

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Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR lens (Z/E) released with intro price of $183

Viltrox has just released the previously reported 50mm f/2 full-frame autofocus AIR lens for E and Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open (reg. price is at $199, intro price is $183 only at Amazon and Viltrox): Amazon (on sale for $183) B&H Photo (coming soon) Foto Erhardt Pegear Viltrox (on sale for $183) Additional information can […]

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Venus Optics to reveal the world’s widest Laowa probe full-frame zoom lenses at the NAB show next week

Venus Optics will announce the world’s widest Laowa probe full-frame zoom lenses at the NAB show next week. Two different versions will be introduced: 15-24mm T8 15-35mm T12 Each lens will have three different interchangeable barrels: Direct View, 35-Degree View & Periscope View (previously reported here). Additional information:

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Coming soon: new Songraw 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens

A new lens manufacturer from China called Songraw will soon announce a 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens for Sony E and Nikon Z-mount priced at around $860:

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The real news for April 1st

Nikon introduces “Nikzon”, an advanced hemorrhoidal cream, marking a strategic expansion into pharmaceutical relief solutions Canon Goes Retro With The Canon AE-1 Digital Exclusive! Sony Goes Medium Format With The Sony R1 Meet The Fujifilm GFX200RF

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Hasselblad-looking Minolta camera

The rumored Hasselblad X2D II has already been registered with the FCC, and we have already seen the leaked picture of the camera’s top plate. What we have not seen is this $140 Hasselblad-looking Minolta camera courtesy of Amazon and Adorama:

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Topaz Photo AI v3.6.0 released: refocus blurry photos 500% faster

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.6.0 with support for “Super Focus v2″, which can refocus blurry photos 500% faster. Here are the details:

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