Photo Rumors

Venus Optics announced new lightweight versions of their 11mm f/4.5 and 14mm f/4 lenses

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2023

Venus Optics announced new lightweight (RL) versions of their 11mm f/4.5 and 14mm f/4 lenses (designed mainly for drone use):

Additional information:

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The upcoming Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 E39 lens for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2023

Here are some additional visuals from the upcoming Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 E39 lens for Leica M-mount (see the current Mr. Ding lens offering here):

The new Thypoch Simera lenses for Leica M-mount are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2023

The new Thypoch Simera lenses for Leica M-mount are now shipping. Here are some hands-on pictures from Weibo:

In the US Thypoch lenses can be purchased at B&H:

Additional information is available here:

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The latest rumored Nikon Z6 III camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2023

Here are the latest rumored Nikon Z6 III camera specifications:

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Panasonic is transferring its professional AV businesses to Panasonic Entertainment & Communication

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2023

Panasonic announced today that is transferring its professional AV businesses to Panasonic Entertainment & Communication:

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. announced today that they have decided to transfer the Professional AV business and Panasonic Visual Co., Ltd. from Panasonic Connect to Panasonic Entertainment & Communication.

The full press release can be found here.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2023

3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket (works with Pentax and other cameras)

Pentax K-1 Mark III camera still under development

Leica Q3 camera field test

New Komaru Black Paint Edition soft-release buttons released

Fujifilm GFX100S and XF70-300mm Firmware Updates Released

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Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens officially announced (E/Z/X)

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2023

The previously reported Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens is now officially announced and should be listed for sale soon at the official website and Amazon store. Additional information:

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DxO released 559 new Optics Modules

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2023

DxO released 559 new Optics Modules including support for the Panasonic Lumix G9 II camera, DJI Mini Pro 4 drone, RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM ultra-wide zoom lens from Canon, and more. The new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:

Here is the full list of newly added cameras and lenses:

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 “Rigid-SPII” lens for Leica M-mount released with early order special price

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2023

Light Lens Lab released a new 50mm f/2 Rigid-SPII lens for Leica M-mount (order here or from PopFlash). The lens features the 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro II optical block housed in a new Type Two “Rigid” 50mm f/2 body.

The lens will be available in Chrome for the initial orders starting on December 19th for $849 and it will end on January 1st, 2024. The price after that will be $1,049. The first batch will be delivered in late January/February 2024.

Additional information:

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