Canon claims 21st consecutive year of #1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market


After claiming the #1 mirrorless camera brand in the US for 2023, Canon announced today that for the 21st consecutive year they are also holding the #1 share of the global interchangeable-lens digital camera market:

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Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens announced (E/Z/R/L mount)



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced and available for pre-order (should be listed soon at Amazon and B&H Photo). Shipping will start in mid-March. The lens is autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts, but it is only manual focus for Canon RF and Leica L mounts. Additional information is available here.

This is Laowa’s first autofocus ultra-wide angle lens and the world’s widest f/2.8 full-frame rectilinear lens.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-wide 10mm with f/2.8
  • Angle of View of 130°
  • Zero-D
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Close Focusing Distance of 12cm
  • ⌀77mm Filter thread
  • 10-Point Sunstar
  • Accurate and Reliable AF Performance
  • Outstanding Optical Design
  • Excellent performance for Panorama and Astrophotography
  • Price: $799

Additional information:

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Fujifilm X100VI additional coverage


Updated Fujifilm X100VI pre-order links:


→ Fujifilm X100VI first look: a compact powerhouse for serious creators.


→ Fujifilm X100VI first look (pre-production model).

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Here are the upcoming Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports & Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art lenses (full specs and pictures)



Here are the full specifications and pictures of the upcoming two new Sigma lenses for Sony E and L mounts (previously reported here):

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Fujifilm X100VI camera officially announced, available for pre-order


The previously rumored Fujifilm X100VI camera is now officially announced and available for pre-order:




Additional pictures:

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Coming next: Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS lens – the smallest and lightest of its kind


Panasonic is about to officially announce the previously rumored Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO OIS ultra-compact zoom lens for Leica L-mount. Here are the leaked details:

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New PolarPro Defender camera body caps with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment for R/Z/E/EF mount






PolarPro released new Defender camera body caps for R/Z/E/EF mount with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment (AirTags are now on sale on Amazon).

The new caps are now listed for sale at B&H Photo and are coming soon also to the PolarPro Amazon store.

Three different colors and three different inserts are available:

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The new Pixii+ rangefinder camera is now available for sale in the US




The new Pixii A2572+ rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount is now available for sale at B&H Photo – different colors and internal memory sizes are available as well as the Pixii diopter correction eyepieces:


Additional information on the Pixii camera can be found here:

New Pixii+ camera with M-mount announced


Via LeicaRumors

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Is this the upcoming Fujifilm X100VI camera?

Is this the upcoming Fujifilm X100VI camera:

Here are the rumored Fujifilm X100VI camera specifications:

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Announced: Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica M-mount


The previously reported Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and already listed for pre-order. Two different versions are available: black and silver (chrome plated). The reduced pre-order price is $599 and it will include a free E39 universal all-copper lens hood (only for pre-orders).

Additional information and pictures:

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