New Venus Optics lenses on display at the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai: Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 and another mystery f/5 lens

Some new lenses from Venus Optics were on display at the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai :


New Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle zoom lens by Venus Optics:

  • 16 elements in 12 groups
  • 5 aperture blades
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m
  • Filter size: 86mm
  • Full metal lens body
  • Dimensions: 88.3 x 88.54mm
  • Weight: 463 grams
  • For Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon R + EF-M mounts

Another unknown f/5 Laowa lens was also on display:

Update - here is the second lens:

Update: new Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie lens (for M/E/R/Z/L mount)

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New Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8R DF DSM AF lens for Canon RF mount on display at the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai

 
A new Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8R DF DSM AF lens for Canon RF mount was shown at the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai:

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A major new AI upgrade coming to Skylum Luminar next week (plus: exclusive 30% off coupon code)

Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week:


Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off Luminar Neo and the entire range of products with coupon code NR30 (valid until August 14th).


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The latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh. Fuji, Tamron, and Sony


Several companies released their latest financial results in the last few days:

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What else is new?

Leica adds more SL2 silver edition lens bundles

The new Shoten R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses

New Godox Smart Watch Sized Flash Trigger

PDR: Sony a6700 vs Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T4

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New releases from Luminar, ACDSee, Peakto, Mylio, and the Clever Photographer


Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.


ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.

Cyme released Peakto 1.8  with AI-powered prompt search.


→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.


New bundles from the Clever Photographer.

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New Ulanzi 40W compact dual color temperature LED light announced


Ulanzi announced a new Ulanzi 40W compact and portable dual color temperature LED light equipped with a built-in 3400mAh battery providing up to 70 minutes of consistent lighting. The price is $99.95 with an early bird discount of $79.95. Here are some of the details:

  • Model: LT028
  • Output Power: 40W
  • Color rendering index: Ra95
  • Product definition: 40W dual-color temperature, can control the brightness
  • Appearance, accessories bayonet part
  • The appearance of fashionable design, mini compact
  • The body is made of plastic
  • Air outlet position is located around the body
  • Adopt DC power hole for power supply/charging
  • Built-in 3400mah battery, endurance of 70 minutes
  • Adopt MINI Bowens mounts
  • Control program and accessories
  • Knob buttons + screen (display brightness status)
  • COB light + adapter + MINI reflector
  • CRI Index: ≥95
  • TLCI Index: ≥96
  • Color Temperature Range: 2500-6500K
  • Dimming Range: 0-100%
  • Illuminance In 6500K/100% Brightness (0.5m): 13260Lux (With standard hood)
  • LED Beads: Bi-color Temperature COB LED Beads
  • Charging Time: 3 hours
  • Power Supply: Built-in Battery & Adapter
  • Adapter Specifications: 19V / 3.42A
  • Battery Capacity: 14.8V / 3400mAh
  • Working Hours (Max Brightness): ≥75min
  • Working Hours (Min Brightness): ≥5hours
  • LT028 Size (L x W x H): 8.5 x 8.5 x 10.5cm
  • LT028 Net Weight: 460g ± 10g
  • Operation Temperature: 10℃ - 40℃
  • Extension: 1/4" Threaded Hole


Additional information:

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