Photo Rumors

Tamron releases financial results, plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2024

Tamron releases their latest Q1 financial results:

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Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024

Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon:

Korin HubPack 33, the pinnacle of anti-theft backpacks – ending in 25 days.
Excope DT1 is the world’s lightest super telephoto 48MP 4000mm camera with 200x magnification – ending in 48 days.
Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design – ending in 58 hours.
Yashica Micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses – ending in 5 days.
7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens – ending in 11 days.
Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing – now on Indiegogo.
SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release – now on Indiegogo.
SIRUI Night Walker 16mm and 75mm T1.2 S35 cine lenses – now on Indiegogo.

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The latest Canon rumors

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024

The latest Canon rumors:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, Canon EOS R1 flagship camera, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon retro-designed digital camera, Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L USM, Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM, canonrumors| Leave a comment

Canon registered another new camera: there are now a total of 5 registered but not yet announced cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2024

Canon registered a new camera in Asia (DS126904). There are now a total of five registered but not yet announced Canon cameras:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2024

New Nikon rebates in Canada – Z8: $700 off, Z7II: $1000 off, Z6II: $700 off, Z5: $400 off, Nikkor Z lenses: $450 off

Report: Nikon may return to Russia

Nikon Service Dresden lists Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results

The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is listed as discontinued (production completed)

Coming soon: Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount

Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.0 GM Updates

Fujifilm XApp and FUJIFILM X Webcam Updated For RAW Transfer and macOS 14 (Sonoma) Compatibility

Big Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20, and X100VI Firmware Updates Released

Fujinon XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Discontinued

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Vi Vante Private Spring Sale: up to 35% off

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

Vi Vante is running a Private Spring Sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this private dedicated page – the savings are not listed on their regular Amazon products. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.

Vi Vante also has two new camera straps listed for sale on their website:

Vi Vante vegan leather braided “Matador Noir” strap (47in, 119cm long)
Vi Vante “Matador Destiny” black leather braided adjustable camera strap for slotted or keyring mounts (adjustable 41-48in, 104-122cm)

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The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens (Z/E/X) is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

The previously reported Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens is now in stock at:

Amazon
eBay
B&H (currently closed)

The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame reflex lens for Nikon Z-mount: now 20% off, sample photos, first reviews

This is the first lens announced by Kase – a company known for manufacturing filters. For now, the lens is available only for Z/E/X – other mounts will be released later. Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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Announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Z, 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 Z, and 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 E

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z

: PixCake

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

Amazon US (5% off with code Viltrox40mm)
Amazon CA (5% off with code CEWZWCEZ)
Amazon DE (5% off with code JM5NW8DQ)
Viltrox official store (8% with code NIKONRUMORS)
Pergear (international shipping)

Lens details:

6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
52mm filter thread
Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

Amazon US (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
Amazon CA (8% off with code VTAX3SPO)
7Artisans official store (5% off with code RUMORS)
Pegear (international shipping, 10% off with code 10%OFF7Ar50f1.8)
Pegear DE (10% off with code 10%OFF7Ar50f1.8)

Lens details:

Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
9-group 11-element optical structure
Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
Supports Face/Eye Detection
STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

Amazon US (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
Amazon CA (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
Amazon UK (8% off with code L4DNW8HN)
Amazon DE (8% off with code L4DNW8HN)
7Artisans official store (5% off with code RUMORS)
Pegear (international shipping, 10% off with code 7Artisans27mmAF)
Pegear DE (10% off with code 7Artisans27mmAF)

Lens details:

27mm focal length is suitable for portraits, landscapes, street photography and macro photography
Five groups of six pieces of optical structure, high-precision optical glass and advanced nano-coating technology to ensure image quality and color accuracy
F2.8 large aperture can easily cope with low-light environments
The STM stepper motor responds quickly, high focusing accuracy, and supports eye recognition.
0.3m minimum focusing distance
Supports USB Type C upgrade interface, you can download the latest firmware for upgrade by yourself

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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

The Ricoh teaser from yesterday is for a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens that will be announced very soon (this week most likely):