The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV and NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II lenses will be officially released tomorrow (May 23).
The Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/50 lens for Nikon Z mount is postponed to July. The E-mount version is already in stock at B&H, and the RF-mount version is in stock at Foto Erhardt:
The new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E-mount is now in stock
This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show:
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro (officially announced - see product page):
Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer macro 1.5x APO full-frame autofocus lens:
Venus Optics Laowa AF FFII 12mm f/2.8 C&D-Dreamer ZERO-D full-frame autofocus lens:
Venus Optics Laowa FFII 8-15mm f/2.8 fisheye zoom lens:
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro XF lens:
Viltrox 85mm f//1.4 Pro lens:
Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens:
Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) AF 35mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens:
Songraw 85mm f/1.2 lens:
Meike 35mm f/1.8 AF lens:
Kase 85mm f/1.4 lens (previously reported here, Kase products are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):
The previously rumored Fujifilm X Half digital compact camera with diptychs feature is now officially announced. The Fujifilm X-Half is a compact digital camera inspired by half-frame film cameras. Compact and lightweight, the camera is based on Fujifilm’s classic designs. It features a 1-inch back-illuminated sensor, a fixed 32mm f2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens, and a rear LCD with a 3:4 aspect ratio, optimised for vertical shooting. Alongside the camera is a new dedicated X Half companion app, designed to enhance the viewing and sharing of your images.
Sony launched new GP-VPT3 multi-function shooting grip and RMT-VP2 wireless remote commander:
The rumors were true - the Ricoh GR IV camera development is now officially announced with:
A new HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) model is also under development.
The Ricoh GR III will be discontinued in July (already not available in the US for months). The production of the Ricoh GR IIIx will continue for the time being.
The full Ricoh GR IV camera specifications and the press release can be found here:
The new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now available for order:
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will announce more lenses later this year:
The previously reported Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 "Z21" lens based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5 is now officially announced and available for order from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US.
Here are some sample images taken with a Hasselblad X2D camera:
The details on the new lens can be found here and here:
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