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7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z & Leica L-mount officially released

The previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z & Leica L-mount is now officially released (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount). The price of the lens is $329, and you can order one here. Additional information:

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New grip options for the Sigma BF camera

Here are some of the new accessories for the Sigma BF camera (now in stock at B&H Photo and WEX Photo): SmallRig L-shaped mount plate with a handle for Sigma BF (also available on Amazon and the official SmallRig website). Tilta mounting baseplate with wooden grip for Sigma BF cameras available at B&H Photo and Amazon. IDSworks released a new […]

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Sirui to announce three additional Aurora f/1.4 lenses

After the 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4, Sirui is planning to announce three additional Aurora f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lenses. The logical new focal lengths could be:

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Updated Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens roadmap: two new lenses added (AF 60-180mm & 28-135mm f/2.8 FE)

Here is the udpated Updated Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens roadmap: Already available: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8  FE lens Just released: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens (order here) New: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE lens New: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF […]

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AI Background Removal: Professional Applications for Photographers

AI Background Removal: Professional Applications for Photographers Capturing the picture is just half the job for professional photographers, and the rest comes when the camera shutter closes. Behind every professional photograph, there is plenty of time spent on editing, removing the background, and more. Traditionally, this meant spending long sessions in editing software, carefully cutting […]

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced: TTartisan 75mm f/2 TTartisan 40mm f/2 TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Meike 24mm f/1.4 Brightin Star 35mm f/1.8 Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III AstrHori 18mm […]

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What else is new?

Here is what else is new:

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Light Lens Lab is working on an insane 300mm f/1.9 lens with APO design

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:

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The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today

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 ledges: Peak Design Pro Tripod Late ledges:Lit Duo 1 lightmeter New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

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New Zenit Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount announced

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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