New lens from China: Mandler 35mm f/2


There is a new Mandler 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount from China that is a replica and a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name "Mandler" is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. The details on the new lens can be found here:

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Here is the Nikon price increase list


This is the Nikon price increase list that will take effect on June 23 - basically, all products made in China will go up in price.

If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:

The current Nikon rebates can be found here.

Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:

Product Old price New price Change %
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G $449.95 $599.95 33.34%
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D $134.95 $199.95 48.17%
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G $219.95 $259.95 18.19%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G $199.95 $219.95 10.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED $799.95 $949.95 18.75%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED $529.95 $569.95 7.55%
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G $479.95 $549.95 14.59%
AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G $699.95 $749.95 7.14%
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G $499.95 $549.95 10.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E $1,399.95 $1,499.95 7.14%
AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G $279.95 $299.95 7.14%
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G $559.95 $599.95 7.14%
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S $1,049.95 $1,149.95 9.52%
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S $999.95 $1,099.95 10.00%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 $599.95 $649.95 8.34%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S $849.95 $899.95 5.88%
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 $499.95 $549.95 10.00%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S $2,799.95 $2,999.95 7.14%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S $799.95 $849.95 6.25%
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 $1,199.95 $1,299.95 8.33%
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 $399.95 $449.95 12.50%
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 $1,299.95 $1,399.95 7.69%
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 $1,249.95 $1,349.95 8.00%
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 $1,899.95 $2,049.95 7.89%
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 $649.95 $699.95 7.69%
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S $3,249.95 $3,499.95 7.69%
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S $4,799.95 $5,199.95 8.33%
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S $6,499.95 $6,999.95 7.69%
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 $279.95 $299.95 7.14%
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) $309.95 $329.95 6.45%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S $2,799.95 $2,999.95 7.14%
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) $309.95 $329.95 6.45%
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct $7,999.95 $8,649.95 8.13%
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 $309.95 $329.95 6.45%
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 $639.95 $679.95 6.25%
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 $379.95 $409.95 7.89%
Z TC-1.4x $549.95 $589.95 7.27%
Z TC-2.0x $599.95 $649.95 8.33%
Nikon FTZ II adapter $249.95 $269.95 8.00%
NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ $2,599.95 $2,799.95 7.69%

Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump’s tariffs



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Godox announced a new mini iT30 Pro TTL flash


Godox announced their first mini TTL flash - the iT30 Pro priced at $75:

  • This ultra-compact flash weighs just 120 g
  • A flip-out built-in diffuser for soft, flattering light
  • Wireless sync with other lights and triggers via integrated 2.4 GHz system
  • High-speed sync up to 1/8000 s, perfect for freezing motion or blending flash with ambient light

Additional information:

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TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for E/X/Z mount now available also in silver


The latest TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for E/X/Z mount is now available also in silver:

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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New 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount released


7Artisans officially announced the previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount. Orders are now open at:


Key features, technical specifications, and additional information:

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Ricoh to announce a new 360 Theta A1 camera (R07010)


Ricoh will soon announce a new 360 Theta A1 camera. The upcoming model R07010 was registered last year (see all currently available Theta models):

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Nikon now has the top market share in Japan



Nikon now has the top market share in Japan:

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The Nextorage NX-A2PRO Series CFexpress Type A are the world’s first memory cards to get VPG800 certification


Nextorage announced that their NX-A2PRO Series CFexpress Type A memory cards have become the world’s first to receive VPG800 certification from the CompactFlash Association:

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