What else is new?


→ 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


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


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”)


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):

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About the two upcoming Fuji cameras teased for 2025


Here are some rumors on the two upcoming Fujifilm cameras for 2025 that were teased during the last X Summit:

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Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens (E/Z/R/L)


Here is some additional information on the upcoming 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame lens from 7Artisans (E/Z/R/L mount):

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Sony Alpha “special event” announced for November 20-21



Sony Japan announced a new Alpha “special event” for November 20-21:

“We will be holding a fan event to express our gratitude to all of you who regularly use the α. This is a special event where you can get your hands on a mirrorless α and experience it for yourself. We will also be holding special events that will make you love α even more, including a special talk show and a special photography experience booth, in addition to a public display of masterpieces by professionals.”

The list of rumored/expected Sony products that will be officially announced at that event can be found here:

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What else is new?

New Nikon camera N2326 registered in Asia

Nikon announced the development of the already leaked Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens for the Nikon Z-mount

Sony also has a 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens that costs $2,500

New EasyCover camera cases for the Nikon Z6III released

Nikon Z-GR1 and Zfc-GR1 extension grips for Zf/Zfc cameras and metal hot shoe covers now available in the US

New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket”

Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” (3D printed Barnack camera)

New Pentax K-3 III/Monochrom firmware update version 2.20 released

Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE Discontinued

Canon RF 70-150mm f/1.8 Patent Found

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Here are the Halloween deals on photo gear

   


Here are the Halloween deals on photo gear:

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The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 90th anniversary limited edition hybrid instant camera is now in stock


The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 90th anniversary limited edition hybrid instant camera is now in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon. Additional information on the limited edition can be found here:

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