In the next few days, 7Artisans will announce a new 24mm f/1.4 APS-C lens for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, Canon EOS-M, and Nikon Z mount.
All currently available 7Artisans lenses can be found here.
Previous coverage of 7Artisans lenses can be found here.
Brightin Star (Xingyao Optics) will announce a new 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount with lacquer paint on May 31st (check their Amazon online store).
The lens has a diameter of 51.4mm, an overall height of 21.5mm, and weighs 125g. It has 6 elements in 5 groups and a 10-blade aperture with an adjustment range of f/2.8…f/16. The lens is expected to cost around $300. Additional information and pictures:
Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS R100 mirrorless camera and RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens soon. Here are the details:
Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Laowa FF 24mm T8.0 2X Macro Pro2Be lens from Venus Optics:
Fujifilm Japan issued a statement/apology about potential Fujifilm X-T5 camera shortages (in the US the camera is in stock at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H):
The latest Canon rumors:
Zhongyi Optics will soon announce a new 20mm f/0.95 APS-C lens and new Firefly series of cinema lenses:
The previously rumored Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE full-frame lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order for $549 only at Pegear.
The lens should be listed soon also at the official Viltrox website and Viltrox Amazon store.
Additional information:
One of my favorite camera bag companies WANDRD (the other one is Gura Gear ) started a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter for a new TRANSIT Travel Line by WANDRD. The TRANSIT Travel Line includes four main products – the TRANSIT Travel Backpack, which comes in two sizes; the TRANSIT Carry-On Roller, the WANDRD Tote Backpack, and the Travel Wallet. All of these products were designed to work together to create a kick-ass travel experience from the moment you start packing your trip.
Peak Design launched a new Micro Clutch for mirrorless cameras on Kickstarter (MSRP $64.95, Kickstarter: $50.00). The Micro Clutch is a low-profile hand strap alternative that strips away unnecessary bulk without sacrificing a secure, comfortable grip for mirrorless shooters. Designed to accommodate either 2 or 4 finger body grip with full access to camera controls, the Micro Clutch features an adjustable Hypalon strap with silicon padding. Micro Clutch can be quickly installed via an anodized base plate yet easily adjusted for instant access to the camera’s battery door.
Other active Kickstarter projects:
SPINN launched the new fully self-adhesive protective camera gear wrapper
