The best PhotoRumors posts for November 2023


The best PhotoRumors posts for November 2023:

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Review of the sub-$100 JINTU 420-800mm f/8.3-16 lens


Here is a review of the sub-$100 JINTU 420-800mm f/8.3-16 APS-C lens lens:

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Zonlai 50mm f/1.4 lens now in stock


The Zonlai 50mm f/1.4 APS-C lens I reported a few months ago is now available for sale at eBay and Aliexpress (for MFT, E, X, EF-M mount). Additional information:

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AstrHori to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount

AstrHori will announce the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount on December 9th. The price will be around $180. Here are the specifications:

  • Mount: Sony E, Nikon Z
  • STM stepper motor
  • All-metal bodyFocal length: 85mm
  • Format: full frame
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.8
  • Minimum aperture: f/16
  • Viewing Angle: 28.4°
  • Minimum focusing distance: 79 cm
  • Optical design: 9 elements in 8 groups
  • Focus Type: Auto Focus
  • Stabilization system: No
  • Dimensions: Ø80 x 93.5 mm
  • Weight: about 620g

AstrHori is a new Chinese lens manufacturer (previously known as Rockstar).

AstrHori lenses are available for sale on Amazon and B&H Photo.

Previous AstrHori coverage can be found here.


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Harman Phoenix 200 color negative film officially announced, available for pre-order


The previously leaked Harman Phoenix 200 film is now officially announced and available for pre-order at B&H Photo:

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Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V lens officially released together with a new X2D 100C firmware update


The Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V lens is now officially released – check availability at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Announced: Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera and XCD 38mm f/2.5, 55mm f/2.5, and 90mm f/2.5 V lenses

Here is the first review of the lens (see also this video):

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Yongnuo to announce four new lenses (incl. new YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL lens for E/X/Z mount)




Yongnuo is expected to announce four new lenses for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts:

In the US Yongnuo lenses are sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon.

Additional information:

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Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount will be released next month



The Nikon Z and Sony E mount versions of the Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens are expected to be released next month (December 2023). The Fujifilm X version of the lens has been available for a while.

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What else is new?

 

Tesla Cyber Truck Launch Day Fujifilm GFX100 102MP Photos

The new Leica M11-P black and silver cameras are now in stock at B&H

New Leica Watch ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition announced

Firmware update version 2.0.2 for Leica M11, M11-P, M11 cameras released

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New Harman Phoenix 200 film leaked online


Information on the new Harman Phoenix 200 film leaked online:

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