Photo Rumors

The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji X)

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo:

LightLeak Lens – Optics designed for a timeless, nostalgic feel.
Adjustable LightLeak – Allows for it to be turned on/off.
Aluminum Housing – Lightweight and makes your rig look good.
Fixed Focus – 1 Meter to Infinity
Fixed f11 Aperture
Three Focal Lengths – 16mm, 28mm, 50mm
Body Mount Options – Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fuji X
Filter Compatible – 67mm (Canon & Nikon) + 58mm (Sony & Fuji)

Polarpro products are also sold at Adorama and Amazon.

Additional information:

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens discontinued

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now discontinued. The Sigma distributor for Poland announced on Facebook that the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art stock is running out and will not be replenished:

In the US, the lens is currently available only for Canon mount:

The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens is also discontinued for some mounts:

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The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8. The rest of the Pro lenses will be released in 2025 (for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount):

Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro (already released)
Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II Pro (November)
Meike AF 15mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
Meike AF 24mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)

Meike lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Meike’s website.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2024

Getting closer to a new Nikon camera announcement

New Leicavit M announced

Leica to release a new “Leica M Edition 70” limited edition film camera (Leica M-A + Leicavit + 50 APO)

New Nikon rebates in Europe, Nikon USA to follow next week

Nikon Imaging Cloud maintenance completed, here is what’s new

Again: rumors about Nikon Imaging Cloud support for Nikon Zf, Z6III, Z8, and Z9 cameras

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon, Sony and Fuji officially announced

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2024

The previously leaked/rumored Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon, Sony, and Fuji cameras is now officially announced and available to order at Amazon – currently $100 off with a coupon (additional informtion is available here):

Additional information:

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Canon displays a 250MP prototype camera

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2024

At the 2024 Chinese CPSE show, Canon displayed a prototype camera with a 250MP sensor and a new EOS R7 camera high-sensitivity extended firmware.

I assume this is the same 250MP APS-H-size CMOS sensor Canon has been marketing/promoting for years – since 2015 (see product page):

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Updates on the upcoming Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lenses

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2024

Sirui will announce a new Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z on October 25, 2024 (see teaser). The lens is already listed for sale on a German website for €545.

The upcoming Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 lens was also briefly listed for sale on a German website for €999. The official announcement should be coming soon. More leaked pictures can be found here.