Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 lens now available

The previously reported Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens is now available for Sony E and Fuji X mount.

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens is also coming for Nikon Z-mount, but not for Fuji X-mount


Given the conflicting and wrong information circulating online, I contacted Viltrox directly and asked them about their 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens coming for other mounts. This is the response I got:

“Fuji X mount? I haven’t heard anything about Fujifilm X mount, but Nikon Z mount will be launched in the future, though the timeline is uncertain.”

The E-mount version of the lens is currently available at Amazon, B&H Photo, Pergear, and Viltrox store.

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7Artisans Black Friday Deals


7Artisans launched their Black Friday Deals:



They also offer Balck Friday specials on their Amazon store:

BLACK FRIDAY

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Pictures of the upcoming Samyang lenses: AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE and AF 12mm f/2 RF-S

Samyang to announce two new lenses soon

Here is a quick update on my previous post – the first rumored lens is the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE (replacement of the existing version):




Here are the specs of the new lens:

  • Weight: 470 grams
  • Lens length: 12cm
  • Minimum focusing distance: 30cm
  • New lens hood and a new lens cap design

The second lens is the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 RF-S (the lens already exists for Sony E and Fuji X mounts):

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Leica announces new camera and lens in glossy black, reports the best financial result in the history of the company



The previously rumored Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint are now officially announced as expected. Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo (lens), Koch, and WEX UK. Additional information is available here:

Leca also announced new taupe accessories: leather bag, strap and case

Officially announced: Leica M11 camera and Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 ASPH lens in glossy black paint

Leica also reported the best financial result in the history of the company:

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What else is new?

Black Friday: SmallRig deals

Nikon Z50II now in stock

Nikon Z50II user’s manual and reference guide now available, camera starts shipping tomorrow, added support to Nikon Imaging Cloud

Hidden Realms offers a range of affordable Nikon CCD cameras modified for infrared (IR) photography with a unique “Blue Trees” look

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The Canon EOS R1 camera is already in stock


The new Canon EOS R1 camera is already in stock at Amazon from an authorized US dealer:


Despite the buzz online, I don’t think many people pre-ordered the R1 flagship camera:

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Topaz Labs started their Black Friday deals today



Topaz Labs started their Black Friday deals today (see all Black Friday deals here):

For new users: get every app, 12 months of updates, plus Cloud Credits for $299 (54% off), including:

  • Gigapixel 8 + 12 months of updates ($99 Value)
  • Photo AI 3 + 12 months of updates ($199 Value)
  • Video AI 5 + 12 months of updates ($299 Value)
  • 200 Free Cloud Credits ($50 Value)

For existing users: upgrade and unlock the latest features across all our apps for just $199, including:

  • 12 months of upgrades for Gigapixel ($79 Value)
  • 12 months of updates for Photo AI ($119 Value)
  • 12 months of updates for Video AI ($179 Value)
  • 200 Free Cloud Credits ($50 Value)

More deals are available on the Black Friday sale page: the pricing adjusts dynamically based on the products you already own, ensuring you get the best possible deal tailored to your current licenses.


BLACK FRIDAY

Via NikonRumors

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Samyang to announce two new lenses soon


Samyang will soon announce two new lenses – one APS-C and one full-frame. The APS-C model will most likely be the already leaked Samyang AF 12mm f/2 RF-S lens for Canon RF mount:

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Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens officially announced (update: pre-orders now open)

The previously rumored Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens are now officially announced:

Sony a1 ll camera specification comparisons with other models

 

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