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Leica to announce a new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens for M-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2025

Leica is rumored to announce a new Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens for M-mount. Here are the details:

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2024 camera industry overview: first camera shipments increase since 2017

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2025

The December 2024 CIPA numbers are out Lensvid published its annual camera industry overview. Here are some graphs based on CIPA data:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2025

Here is a set of made-up Nikon Z5II camera specifications Nikon Japan: Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens in short supply Nikon USA confirms Imaging Cloud compatibility for additional camera models Imagine Cloud for the Nikon Zf camera will be available for touch-and-try at the 2025 CP+ show AFP validates a certification test […]

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Viltrox to display/announce three new lenses at the 2025 CP+ show

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2025

Viltrox will display/announce the following three new lenses at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan:

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Fujifilm is already teasing the GFX100RF fixed lens medium format camera for Fujikina Prague 2025 (March 22-23)

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2025

The next Fujikina will take place in Prague (March 22-23, 2025). In one of the social media posts, Fujifilm used the GFX hashtag which further verifies the rumors that the previously reported GFX 100RF fixed lens medium format camera will be officially announced in March (I already reported that the GFX 100RF will be announced […]

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First pictures of the upcoming Zeiss (Otus?) mirrorless lens(es)

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2025

Zeiss released more teasers and sent emails about the upcoming Zeiss (Otus?) mirrorless lens(es): “Exciting news is on the horizon! On February 25th, we’ll reveal something designed to elevate your photography to the next level. It’s built for those who see the world differently – crafted with precision, innovation, and passion.” 👀 Have you noticed […]

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Thypoch to announce a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens on February 24

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2025

Thypoch is expected to announce a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens on February 24th – right before the start of the 2025 CP+ show in Japan. Thypoch is also rumored to release a new 21mm lens later this year. Thypoch lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon.

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What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show? (an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses)

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2025

What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show – an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses: Three new OM System lenses (announced) OM System OM-3 camera (announced) Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens (announced) New Tokina lens for Fuji X (announced) Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM (announced) 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 L-mount (announced) Meike […]

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Updates on the latest Kickstarter photography projects

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2025

New: HubPack X anti-theft, cut-resistant bag. Previous successfully funded campaigns that are still available as late pledges: LIT DUO 1 light meter: late pledges available. OnePro backpack for outdoor photography: available for pre-order. SWIFT-LOCK by SPINN.DESIGN: available for pre-order (use code RUMORS for 15% off). 4k night vision telescope & camera: late pledges available.

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Zeiss to announce new lens(es) on February 25th (new mirrorless versions of the Otus line?)

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2025

Zeiss published a second teaser indicating that their new lens (or something else?) will be announced on February 25th – right before the start of the 2025 CP+ show in Japan: There were already rumors of Zeiss exiting the photography business after the company did not announce any photography lenses in 6 years. As I already noted, […]

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Two new Meike lenses coming soon

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2025

Meike is expected to announce two new lenses: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Fuji X-mount Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens The company recently announced a new 55mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Fuji X-mount:

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Panasonic Lumix S1 camera listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2025

The Panasonic Lumix S1 camera is already listed as discontinued at B&H Photo and no longer listed at Adorama: The S1 is also listed as discontinued at MAP Camera in Japan:

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