The previously reported Meike 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for X/Z/E mount is now officially released and available to order:
Additional information on the new lens:
Tamron announced a new 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (Model A074) 10.7x full-frame all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras ($899)
ArtraLab will announce a new Nonikkor Nocty 50mm f/1.2 lens in August. The lens will be first released for Nikon Z mount and later for Fuji X and Sony E mount. ArtraLab lenses are sold on Amazon and on their official website.
Previous coverage of ArtraLab lenses can be found here.
More pictures of the upcoming ArtraLab Nonikkor Nocty 50mm f/1.2 lens:
You can now buy a Fuji X-T4 Extended Spectrum (ES) infrared camera directly from B&H Photo. As FujiAddict already noted, you will have to first qualify before purchasing the camera – see the details in the linked document (“CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT”):
“The text sounds like it should be pretty easy to qualify for this camera if you want one for the production of artistic work. These cameras are generally not listed for very long and the confidential document expiring at the end of the year might be an indication of how long the Fujifilm X-T4 Extended Spectrum Infrared Digital Camera will be available.” (FujiAddict)
Lifepixel also offers infrared or other camera conversions. They also sell already converted cameras. You can read about the different types of conversions here.
More on infrared photography;
Yongnuo is expected to release a new YN35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount with a function ring and custom buttons (Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon).
Via NikonRumors
After Canon reported declining sales in Japan, it is not a surprise that they lost the #1 to Sony based on the latest BCN report for June 2024:
The Vi Vante sheetline black rope camera strap with Nappa leather ends and electroplated mounting rings is now on sale at Amazon (18% off):
Other Vi Vante products can be found here and here:
Via LeicaRumors
The previously reported Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order for $168:
The Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 lens already exists for Nikon Z-mount:
