New: IDSworks modular base plate and L-bracket attachment for Fujifilm GFX series

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2025



IDSworks introduced a new modular base plate and L-bracket attachment for Fujifilm GFX series (GFX100II / GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII). The base plate has two versions:

  • Version I is for GFX100II
  • Version II is for GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII

Additional informtion is available here.

Additional pictures:

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New JINTU 27mm f/2.8 lens for X/E mount

By PR admin | Published: January 4, 2025


There is another new Chinese lens manufacturer called JINTU that just released a new 27mm f/2.8 APS-C AF lens for Fuji X-mount and Sony E-mount.

Additional informtion:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 4, 2025

Nikon at the 2025 CES show

Silver version of the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 released

Third edition released: The Way of the Rangefinder Camera – A Modern Interactive Guide to the Leica M Digital Rangefinder

100 years of Leica: Witness to a century (1925-2025)

Godox Cube-C 2-Person Wireless Microphone System

Canon LP-E6NH Discontinued Overseas

Brightin Star 85mm Soft Announced Coming January 6th

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Godox released three new compact “Mini” flash units – iM20, iM22, and IA32

By PR admin | Published: January 2, 2025


Godox released three new compact "Mini" flash units - iM20, iM22, and IA32:

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Vote for the worst camera of 2024

By PR admin | Published: January 2, 2025


Vote for the worst camera of 2024 here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/photorumors/posts/2538867059652505

I had to move the poll to Facebook because the company I used in the past (CrowdSignal) is asking way too much money to run a simple poll. If you know of any other free poll solutions, please mention them in the comments section.

Here is the list of participating cameras:

2024 Year in Review

The most popular PhotoRumors blog posts of 2024

The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera

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The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera

By PR admin | Published: January 1, 2025


The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera:

Best-selling cameras in 2024

  1. Fujifilm X-100VI
  2. Fujifilm X-T50
  3. Sony A7cII
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Fujifilm X-T5
  6. Nikon Z6III
  7. Sony A7IV
  8. Canon R6II
  9. Canon R5II
  10. Nikon Z8

Best-selling lenses in 2024

  1. Nikon 24-120mm f/4
  2. Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 III
  3. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
  4. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 GII
  5. Fujifilm 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
  6. Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8
  7. Canon 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
  8. Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3
  9. Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM
  10. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

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New lenses coming from Brightin Star, Yongnuo, and Viltrox

By PR admin | Published: January 1, 2025

   
Brightin Star is teasing a new AF lens to be announced on January 6th (check the website for updates). Update - the new lens is an AF 85mm f/1.8:

Brightin Star Teased A New AF Lens

Yongnuo will announce a new YN 23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro APS-C lens for E/Z/X mount on or around January 3rd (the lens already exists for other mounts):

Yongnuo YN23mm f/1.4S DA DSM WL Pro Coming Soon

In the coming weeks, Viltrox will soon announce a new 25mm AF 25mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for X/E/Z mount that will be part of the Air series of lenses:

Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 APS-C For (X/E/Z) Found

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Happy New Year!

By PR admin | Published: December 31, 2024


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Thanks to everyone for being a reader and participating in our small community! Stay safe and Happy New Year!

2024 Year in Review

The most popular PhotoRumors blog posts of 2024

The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera

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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens announced (X/E/Z)

By PR admin | Published: December 31, 2024


TTAr­ti­san announced a new 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens priced at $125 (X/E/Z):

New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 31, 2024

Next year (2025) Leica will celebrate 100 years since the release of their first 35mm film camera

Ricoh will not take part in the 2025 CP+ show, but Pentax will participate in the Photography and Video Show 2025

Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 Patent Found

Sigma Released Multiple Firmware Updates With 120 fps Support

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE Firmware 1.06

Quick review of the Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

Quick review of the Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

Quick review of the Meike 35mm f/2 AF STM full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

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