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By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2024

A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000

The Leica SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue confirmed by Leica

New Nikon N2318 camera model registered in China

Pentax 17 film camera Q&A

Big Fujifilm GFX Firmware Dump Plus X-T4 and X-T50 Firmware Updates

Notice and Apology to FUJIFILM X-T50 Users

Fujifilm X-T50 Bug Fix Firmware 1.02 Released

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New TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens announced

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2024

TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens in China today based on the already existing tilt-shift version:

TTartisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra macro tilt-shift full frame lens (E/X/Z/RF)

Check pricing and availability at :

Additional information:

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Two new 35mm lenses from 7Artisans

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2024

7Artisans has two new 35mm lenses – the first one is the 7Artisans 35mm f/2.0 II silver lens for Leica M-mount (this lens already exists in black):

7Artisans is also teasing a new 35mm f/1.4 autofocus lens:

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Just announced: new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2024

Cosina continues to release new VM lenses for Leica M-mount lately – see the complete list here. Today, Cosina introduced four variations (type I + II) of their new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type VM lens:

Apochromatic design that eliminates chromatic aberration
Optical design optimized for digital imaging devices
All-metal lens barrel with high rigidity and durability
Bayonet-type VM mount
High-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism
Minimum shooting distance Type I: 0.45m Type II: 0.35m
To be released in August 2024
Price: around ¥100,000 ($630)
Check for pre-orders at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo

Additional information:

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Skylum Luminar Neo now available for download at B&H, currently $50 off (plus the latest Luminar NEO presets & bundles)

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2024

The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo and is currently $50 off:

Check out also the latest Luminar NEO presets and bundles:

There is also a new Photo Education Bundle:

The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order

Luminar’s upcoming photo tour to Iceland: get $500 off

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SG-Image is teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2024

SG-Image is the latest lens manufacturer out of China, and they are already teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens that will be officially released later this month:

SG-Image already has several APS-C lenses:

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The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2024

The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount. Orders are now open (price: $169). Shipping will start on July 15th. This lens was already released for E and Z mount: