The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera


The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera:

Best-selling cameras in 2024

  1. Fujifilm X-100VI
  2. Fujifilm X-T50
  3. Sony A7cII
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Fujifilm X-T5
  6. Nikon Z6III
  7. Sony A7IV
  8. Canon R6II
  9. Canon R5II
  10. Nikon Z8

Best-selling lenses in 2024

  1. Nikon 24-120mm f/4
  2. Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 III
  3. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
  4. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 GII
  5. Fujifilm 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
  6. Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8
  7. Canon 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
  8. Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3
  9. Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM
  10. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

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New lenses coming from Brightin Star, Yongnuo, and Viltrox

   
Brightin Star is teasing a new AF lens to be announced on January 6th (check the website for updates). Update – the new lens is an AF 85mm f/1.8:

Brightin Star Teased A New AF Lens

Yongnuo will announce a new YN 23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro APS-C lens for E/Z/X mount on or around January 3rd (the lens already exists for other mounts):

Yongnuo YN23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro Coming Soon

In the coming weeks, Viltrox will soon announce a new 25mm AF 25mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for X/E/Z mount that will be part of the Air series of lenses:

Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 APS-C For (X/E/Z) Found

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2024 Year in Review

The most popular PhotoRumors blog posts of 2024

The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera

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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens announced (X/E/Z)


TTAr­ti­san announced a new 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens priced at $125 (X/E/Z):

New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

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What else is new?

Next year (2025) Leica will celebrate 100 years since the release of their first 35mm film camera

Ricoh will not take part in the 2025 CP+ show, but Pentax will participate in the Photography and Video Show 2025

Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 Patent Found

Sigma Released Multiple Firmware Updates With 120 fps Support

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE Firmware 1.06

Quick review of the Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

Quick review of the Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

Quick review of the Meike 35mm f/2 AF STM full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

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Updates on the latest Kickstarter+Indiegogo photography projects

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:

New: Yashica + I’m Back VirtusX1 all-in-one smart helmet with 2K camera, all-angle lighting, Bluetooth & WiFi connectivity, SOS alerts.


SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF anamorphic lens: $430,468 raised.


Flexbar – a versatile & fully customizable touch bar solution: $269,705 raised.

Previous successfully funded campaigns that are still available as late pledges:

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New SG-Image AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens announced in Japan (X/E/Z)

SG-Image announced a new AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens for Fuji X, Sony E, and Nikon Z mount in Japan (previously reported here). Here are the details:

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The most popular PhotoRumors blog posts of 2024


Here are the most popular PhotoRumors blog posts of 2024:

First leaked images and specifications of the upcoming Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens

Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 24-70mm f/2 GM lens – here are the details

First leaked picture of the upcoming Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera coming next with a Leica Super-Summarit-A lens (leaked picture included)

The rumored Fujifilm X-M5 camera is already registered overseas, expected to be announced in October

First Fujifilm X100VI camera rumors

The new Panasonic Lumix S9 camera already shown on Amazon, the official announcement is tomorrow

The latest rumored Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera specifications

More bad news for Panasonic: Lumix S9 product page controversy and the use of stock photos *UPDATED*

Finally someone said it: “camera reviews need to change” or how camera companies are influencing the influencers

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Update: the 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens (E/L/RF/Z) will be announced on December 30th


The 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens (E/L/RF/Z) will be announced on December 30th:

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What else is new?

Brace yourself for a wave of AI-generated Nikon rumors, where scammers are too lazy to even write a clickbait blog post

SmallRig Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The Leica SL3-S camera is rumored to be announced on January 16th, 2025

The Pentax 17 film camera won the 2025 German Design Award

PDR: Canon R1 and More vs Sony and Nikon Cameras

PDR: Sony A1 II vs Sony A1 – A Slight Improvement

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