The new Sony A9 III camera is already in stock in Europe


The new Sony A9 III camera is currently in stock in Europe:

In the US the camera is expected to start shipping on February 8th:

Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens officially announced

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Best-selling lenses for 2023 at Yodobashi Camera in Japan


Yodobashi Camera in Japan already released its list of best-selling cameras for 2023. Here is the list of best-selling lenses for 2023:

  1. Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
  2. Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
  3. Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
  4. Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
  5. Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  6. Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
  7. Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  8. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
  9. Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
  10. Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G

Other recent rankings:

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Here is the upcoming 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 cinema zoom parfocal lens


Here are the first leaks of the upcoming 24-96mm T2.9 cinema zoom parfocal lens from 7Artisans (previously reported here). The lens will be available in EF/PL mount with a 1.5X EF/PL extender (check the other 7Artisans cine lenses):

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 lens leaked on Amazon, available for pre-order

The previously reported OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 lens leaked on Amazon Canada (check Amazon US) and is already available for pre-order:


Additional information and pictures:

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New: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight element white ceramic special limited edition lens for Leica M-mount


Light Lens Lab has a new white ceramic limited edition version of their  35mm f/2 eight-element lens for Leica M-mount (a portion of the sales proceeds will be used for disaster aid in Japan):


Additional information:

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New MonsterAdapter LA-FE2 released (Nikon F-mount lens to Sony E-mount camera)




On January 20, 2024, MonsterAdapter officially announced the previously rumored  LA-FE2: a new generation Nikon F-mount lens to Sony E-mount camera electronic adapter, with both a focus motor and aperture motor built-in. The new adapter replaces the previous LA-FE1 version and should soon be listed for pre-order at Amazon and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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Overview of Peak Design products


Peak Design Camera Straps and Clips.


Travel Tripod Reinvented: The Peak Design Travel Tripod.


Hands-On Review: Peak Design’s Everyday Bags.


Peak Design products are sold also at Amazon.


Check out also the official Peak Design website.

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What else is new?

The Leica Q3 camera is still out of stock everywhere, but is available on the grey market for a hefty premium

Ricoh announced a new Pentax PF-85EDA compact, highly portable, and waterproof spotting scope/terrestrial telescope

Viltrox Lenses Might Stop Working After Latest Fujifilm X-T5 Update

Fujifilm and World Press Photo Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership

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Canon showed new 3D stereoscopic VR lenses and 360 camera concept at the 2024 CES show


Canon showed 3D stereoscopic VR APS-C dual lenses and a 360 camera concept at the 2024 CES show

  • Concept Model 001: APS-C 4D Dual Lens VR Lens
  • Concept Model 002: APS-C 3D Stereoscopic Lens
  • Concept Model 003: 360° / 180° 3D VR Camera

Canon currently has the RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L dual fisheye lens for 3D and 180 virtual reality:

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New Zyhongyi Optics Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C lens announced (E/Z/RF/X)



Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) announced a new Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C lens in Japan (for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X mount):

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