Photo Rumors

Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens officially announced (E/Z/RF/L)

By PR admin | Published: June 6, 2025

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced:

US: B&H Photo
International: Venus Optics online store

Additional information:

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 6, 2025

What to expect next from Nikon? (indeed slow year ahead + list of rumored lenses)

Chinese source: another “mysterious model” coming from Nikon this year

Nikon US rebates remain unchanged for June, none of the lenses that will get a price increase on June 23 are currently discounted

Leica accessories from Akara Labs: 6-bit encoder, SlimSkin cases, lens stealth rings

Kipon starts to deliver Pentax 67-GFX 0.62x M macro focal reducer with helicoid

Fujifilm X-Half Manual Now Available and First Bug Reported

Sony ZV-1 II and ZV-1F Firmware 2.01 Updates Released

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

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2025

Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular camera models from China to Japan in order to avoid Trump's tariffs.

For other markets, the above models will still be made in China.

Update: the new listings at B&H will be marked with JP in the SKU.

Posted in Fuji | Tagged Fuji price increase, Fuji X-T5, Fujifilm X-M5 camera, Fujifilm X-T50 camera, Fujifilm X100VI camera, fujirumors, price increase, Trump tariffs | 8 Comments

New Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced in Russia

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2025

Another photo news from Russia: the previously reported Zenitar 50mm f/1 lens for Leica M-mount was officially announced at an event in Moscow. Several other lenses were also on display:

Zenithar 2.8/16
Zenithar 1.2/50
Zenithar 1.4/75 Helios Edition
Selena 1.9/58
Selena 2.2/85
Helios 40-2 1.5/85

Additional informtion on the new lens, including the full press release and some sample photos, can be found here:

Posted in Zenit | Tagged Russian Helios and Zenitar lenses, Russian lenses, Shvabe, zenit, Zenit M, zenitar, Zenitar 1/50 | 6 Comments

Shvabe announced the first Russian anamorphic cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2025

A few months ago, Shvabe announced the first Russian anamorphic cinema lenses. The Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant is developing cinema lenses with 40, 60, 80, and 100mm focal lengths. The lenses are equipped with PL-mount and a 2x compression ratio. The weight of the 100mm lens is 3 kg.