Photo Rumors

Venus Optics announced the Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2024

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 – the world’s first zoom + shift lens (for E/L/R/X/Z/EF-M). The price of the lens is $699 and you can order it here.

Additional informiton:

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New Hasselblad XCD 3,4/75P lens to be announced on 11/7

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2024

Hasselblad will announce a new XCD 3,4/75P lens on November 7th (previously reported here – I am not sure if the rumored 150mm will be announed in addition to the 75mm).

Hasselblad currently has 13 XCD medium format lenses.

Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens

IDSworks announced new modular base plate and L-bracket for Hasselblad X2D cameras

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First leaked images and specifications of the upcoming Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

First leaked images and specifications of the upcoming Sony A1 II camera and Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens that will be officially announced on November 20:

Sony A1 Mark II camera

50MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor (same as Sony A1)
The body is like the Sony A9 III
New AI chip
Higher frame rate and faster autofocus
New CFexpress Type A with 4.0 standard (doubles the speed)
tilt-and-swivel display
Programmable C5 button
Four control dials, three of which are equipped with a position-locking mechanism
C2PA support for content authentication
Will go on sale in early 2025
More expensive than the current Sony A1: $7,500-$8,000 expected price

Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens

Compact and lightweight
Weight: 900 grams
Price: around $3,000

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The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 lens has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C manual focus lens for E/Z/RF/XF/EF-M/MFT has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales (the lens will soon be listed for sale on Amazon and Brightin Star website):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

→ New Profoto D30 monolight announced.

→ New KEKS KM02 Light-meter 2024 released.

→ SanDisk announced new 2TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory cards.

→ SmallRig announced a new carbon fiber tripod kit FT-S303 4643.

→ New: Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount (buy here).

→ Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week.

Matt Irwin visits the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo (video)

Nikon released new ARCREST II protection filters

New: Gura Gear Kiboko City Insert for Leica cameras

New KEKS products: rapid-winder for Leica M2/M3 cameras, new light meter and flash

Fujifilm X-M5 Owners Manual Now Available

Instax Lomo’ Instant Wide Glass

Sony ZV-1 II and ZV-1F Firmware 2.00 Updates Released

Canon 50-250mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C Patent

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New picture of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series lens

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens:

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New SG-Image lenses: 18mm f/6.3, 55mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 with with interchangeable bokeh patterns/aperture plates

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2024

SC-Image has several new lenses (SG-Image lenses are sold on Ali Express and Amazon JP):

SG-Image 18mm f/6.3 lens cap (AliExpress):

Ultra-compact and lightweight body lens cap with a built-in lens cap.
For Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and MFT

SG-Image AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens (Ali Express and Amazon JP):

Price: 39,000 yen
Focus mode: AF
Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (including 5 high-refractive lenses)
Aperture blades: 9
Aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16
Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
Filter size: 58mm
Dimensions: 69×78mm
Weight: 365g

SG-Image 50mm f/1.8 “Phantom” lens with interchangeable bokeh patterns/aperture plates (Amazon JP):

Focal length: 50mm (35mm format equivalent)
Focus mode: MF (Manual focus)
Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (including 3 high-refractive lenses)
Aperture plates: 4 (variable shape aperture)
Supported image size: Full size
Aperture range: F1.8
Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
Filter diameter: 58mm
Size: Φ69mm x 48mm (excluding mount)
Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap
Weight: Approx. 310g

Update on the upcoming SG-Image lenses

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New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens coming soon (also new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “white edition”)

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2024

FujiAddict spotted a new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens (Fujifilm X-mount) that will be officially announced soon. Here are the details (check also the official Viltrox website):