New DJI RS 5 gimbal announced





The previously rumored DJI RS 5 gimbal is now officially announced:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Micro Four Thirds



Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported new Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Micro Four Thirds (the lens already exists for other mounts). Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the official Laowa store.


Additional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens can be found here:

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Leica announced a new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens


The previously reported Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens is now officially announced:

Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens officially announced

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Panasonic Lumix S9 camera now available in new white/silver and black/silver colors in the US



The Panasonic Lumix S9 camera is now available in new white/silver and black/silver colors in the US (see all other available colors):


Additional coverage of the Panasonic Lumix S9 camera can be found here:

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7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens additional information


Here is the latest information on the 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens – check the official website for updates (Sony and Viltrox both already have 40mm f/2.5 lenses):

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Rollei AF 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony E and Nikon Z officially announced in Germany



After teasing “We’re back”, today Rollei officially announced the previously reported AF 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony E and Nikon Z mount.

The new lenses are currently in stock at Foto Erhardt – they are based on the 7Artisans AF f/1.8 lenses.

Rollei already has the AF 85mm f/1.8 lens to complete the trio (see this post):

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Here are the first pictures of the rumored Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 F2.8 TC VR S lens


Here are the first pictures of the rumored Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 F2.8 TC VR S lens:


Nikon already has an AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens for F-mount (see previous coverage here).

Nikon is also rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 II lens:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Topaz Labs Fidelity update + latest models


Topaz Labs released several new fidelity models across their apps. These updates focus on more natural detail, reduced artifacts, and improved consistency across different content types. The models support use cases like portraits, animals, vintage photos, and older videos. Here’s what’s new:

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New Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C lens announced (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM)




Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C macro manual focus lens (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM) with a clicked aperture:

  • 2× Magnification
  • 0.182m closest focusing distance
  • Clicked aperture with half-stop control
  • Special IMC xoating
  • Additional information:

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