Tamron announced a new 90mm f/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD macro lens (model F072) for Nikon Z and Sony E mount:
Jeff Bridges is developing a new Widelux-copy panoramic film camera that will be called WideluxX. The wideluxx.com website is already up and running. The new camera is expected to be released next year (2025). The original Widelux camera can be found on eBay. Additional information on this project is available here:
The previously reported TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens is now officially announced. The lens comes with an M42-mount but can be mounted on any modern camera with an adapter (not compatible with Nikon F-mount). The lens is designed for full-frame, but the actual image field is larger than full-frame and can almost cover medium format. The price is $269. The new lens is now in stock at:
We are getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the latest images from Chinese social media:
Update – the lens will be listed for funding on Indiegogo on September 29:
More Leica Q3 43mm f/2 APO camera leaks appeared online before the official announcement tomorrow:
The 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on September 26th. The lens already exists for Sony E-mount – check the official 7Artisans website for details:
Sigma is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Sigma fp camera with an event in Burbank, California on October 25, 2024:
“This will be a full day of learning, product testing, and a celebration of one of SIGMA’s most innovative cameras.”
The fp model was announced on October 19 2019. It seems strange to create an entire event just to celebrate an anniversary. “Learning” and “product testing” of a 5-year-old camera sounds very suspicious. The Sigma fp camera is due for an update, and there is a good chance it will happen on October 25. The camera currently sells for $1,899 – this is the original price, the fp never got a discount in 5 years.
Additional information on the event:
The last Insta360 teaser was for two new 4k AI webcams (Link 2 & Link 2C). Pre-orders are open at B&H and Amazon (international shipping is available when ordering directly from Insta360). Here are the details (check also the official product page):
Ricoh is rumored to announce a new Pentax K1 Mark III camera – here are the leaked specifications:
