New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8R DF lens announced


Yongnuo announced a new 50mm f/1.8R DF lens for Canon RF mount (Yongnuo lenses are sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon):

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Update: Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st

Reminder: Nikon US price increase coming on June 23

What to expect next from Nikon?

Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white 35mm photographic film additional coverage

The latest Pentax discount and savings

Exclusive: 10% off OM System cameras and lenses at Calumet Photo in Germany

Adobe Lightroom Adds Native Fujifilm Camera Tethering

Lots of Canon Motorized Zoom Lens Patents Found Plus Full Frame Canon 100-500mm F4.5-6.3 IS and Canon 100-600mm F4.5-6.3 IS

Canon EF600mm F4L IS III USM Discontinued Overseas

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Coming next week: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens (E+Z mount)


Venus Optics will officially announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount on June 25th. The lens has a 72mm filter size and weighs 377g.

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First batch of made in Japan silver Fujifilm X100VI cameras now in stock at B&H Photo


After moving production to Japan, the first Japanese-made Fujifilm X100VI cameras have already reached the US (marked with "JP": BH#FUX100VISJP).

The made in Japan silver X100VI version is currently  in stock at B&H Photo:

Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular cameras to Japan in order to avoid US tariffs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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Sony registered a new WW295750 camera


Sony registered a new WW295750 camera with the Indonesian certification agency. The new model will be made in Thailand. Here is the list of recently registered Sony cameras:

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Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions


 
Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,400 backers (58 days to go).




Products in this launch:

  • Pro Tripod (main hero product)
  • Pro Tall Tripod (taller variant of Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Lite Tripod (smaller/lighter option, between Travel Tripod and Pro Tripod)
  • Tilt Mod (accessory - turns Pro Tripod into a pan/tilt video tripod)
  • Pro Leveling Base (accessory - use any 3rd party tripod head w/ Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Spike Feet (accessory - set of 3 stainless steel feet)
  • Pro Lite Spike (accessory - set of 3 stainless steel feet)

Additional information:

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New Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens announced (X/E/R/L)



The previously reported Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art APS-C lens for X/E/R/L mount is now officially announced (the second rumored 12mm f/1.4 lens will be announced later):

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OM System OM-5 Mark II camera officially announced


The previously reported OM System OM-5 Mark II camera is now officially announced.

Pre-orders are now open at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.

Additional OM-5 II pictures from the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC:

Key features of the OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II (additional information):

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