7Artisans 15mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle lens for E/L/R/Z mounts officially announced


The previously rumored 7Artisans 15mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle lens for E/L/R/Z mounts is now officially announced and available for order (international shipping available).

  • 2 aspherical elements
  • Near zero distortion
  • 114° wide angle of view
  • Removable lens hood
  • 77mm filter size



Additional information:

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New Fujifilm 400 color negative film listed online (35mm, 36 exposures)



There is a new FUJIFILM 400 Color Negative Film (35mm, 36 Exposures) listed as “New Release – New Item – Coming Soon” at B&H Photo. Here are the details:

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What else is new?

42 Leitz Photographica Auction coming to Wetzlar on June 10

The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2023

Pentax live streaming event scheduled for April 13th

The Pentax smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens is listed as discontinued

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Topaz Labs Photo AI v1.2.10 & Skylum Luminar Neo v1.8.0 released


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.2.10 (now $40 off until April 21):

  • Improved color rendering for many raw files
  • New Preferences menu
  • New Open Recent option in File menu
  • New ▲ / ▼ button on bottom-left that toggles thumbnail list view
  • New bit depth options for PNG
  • New shortcut for Close All Images (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+W)
  • Improved autopilot logic for subjects and multiple filters
  • Improved authentication handling for various error states
  • Improved monitor colorspace conversions
  • Improved metadata handling in Lightroom Plug-In Extras workflow
  • Improved Spacebar interaction with Original button
  • Updated lens correction database
  • Fixed minor memory leak when saving images
  • Fixed downscaling being disabled due to Autopilot suggestions
  • Fixed issue where folders with dots in them would not save on Windows
  • Fixed Wacom tablet not releasing preview after panning


Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.8.0:

“With Luminar Neo 1.8.0, the Histogram is now available in the Edits tab, and you can sort photos using the raw filter in the Catalog. Additionally, preview on hover is now available for LUTs in the Mood tool, the Blend Mode in Layers, and Camera Profile in the Develop RAW tool. You can also regulate the intensity of a Preset’s adjustments with a slider, and you can use another slider to view your photo’s before and after states. On top of that, you’ll find performance improvements and support for new cameras including the Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R50, and Panasonic DC-S5-ll. Last but not least, Luminar Neo 1.8.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs.”

Via NikonRumors

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AstrHori is teasing a new product


The Chinese company AstrHori is teasing a new product – here is the translated post found on social media:

“[New Product Preview] The black technology AH-M1 of the film camera will be launched soon”

Check out also the official AstrHori Amazon store.

Update – it is a new lightmeter:

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The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming soon for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount



The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming for Nikon Z and Sony E mount (the lens already exists for Fuji X):

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Autofocus lens
  • Clicked aperture
  • Metal-built body
  • Price: $149
  • Pre-orders will be open soon (sold also at Amazon)
  • Technical specifications and additional pictures:

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7Artisans to announce a new 15mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle lens tomorrow (E/L/R/Z mounts)


The previously reported teasers were for a new 7Artisans 15mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle lens for E/L/R/Z mounts that will be officially announced tomorrow (check their website for updates).

Here is what we know so far:

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Deal of the day: get $20 off any Meike lens (coupon code included)


You can get $20 off any Meike lens with coupon code “Nikon Rumors“:


The discount code works only if you purchase a lens directly from Meike’s website (international shipping available).

The latest Meike lenses can be found here:

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Viltrox 2023 lens roadmap: new 16mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8, 75mm f/1.2, and 27mm f/1.2 lenses


I already reported about some of the upcoming Viltrox lenses a few weeks ago:

Upcoming/rumored Viltrox lenses: 16mm f/1.8 full-frame and 75mm f/1.2 APS-C for Z and E mount

Here is the full/updated list of future lens releases for 2023 coming directly from Viltrox:

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A new 7Artisans wide-angle full-frame lens to be announced in 2 days


7Artisans is teasing again about their upcoming wide-angle full-frame lens that will be officially announced in 2 days:


My guess is a new 14mm f/2.8 lens – they already have 10mm and 12mm lenses).

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