Sigma announces supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens (X/E/R/L)


Sigma announced a supply shortage for the new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens for X/E/R/L mount.

Check the lens availability at B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt.

New Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens announced (X/E/R/L)

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Echolens digital camera without a screen now on Kickstarter




NEW: The Echolens digital camera without a screenthat feels like filmis now listed on Kickstarter with a $99 early bird special – $56,351 already raised of a $30,000 goal (previously reported here).

Coming soon on Kickstarter: Echolens digital camera without a screen

Other Kickstarted projects:


WANDRD PRVKE V4 camera bag has already raised almost $500,000.


Peak Design PRO tripods have already raised over $2.7 million.


MagGo X magnetic camera sling bag raised almost $40k.


LIT DUO 1 light meter: late pledges available.

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What else is new?

Thypoch Simera 28 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount now on sale

New firmware updates for the Nikon Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, and Zf cameras released

Five Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale (up to $355)

Many Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses for M-mount are now on sale (up to $360 off)

Thypoch summer lens sale

New: MS Optics LUMITAR 3.5/50 lens for Leica M-mount

Leica M11-P Safari now in stock

Nikon USA price increase now in effect

Magic Lantern Firmware Is Back!

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Best-selling cameras for May at Map Camera


Here are the best-selling cameras for May at Map Camera Japan:

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Nikon Z5 II
  3. Fujifilm X-M5
  4. Ricoh GR III
  5. Ricoh GR IIIx
  6. Canon EOS R6 II
  7. Nikon Z50 II
  8. Sony a7c II
  9. Canon EOS R50 V
  10. Fujifilm GFX 100RF

Source: Map Camera, via PentaxRumors

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Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 lens officially announced


Thypoch officially released the previously rumored Simera 21mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount. Orders are now open at:

Check out also the ongoing Thypoch lens sale:

Thypoch summer lens sale

Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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TTartisan announced a new AF 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for Fuji X-mount


TTartisan announced a new AF 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for Fuji X-mount:

Additional information:

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Leaked: new Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z/Sony E


Tamron is expected to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z/Sony E mount.

The leaked technical specifications and details can be found here:

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Panasonic to announce major firmware updates for the LUMIX S-series cameras


Panasonic to announce major firmware updates for the LUMIX S-series cameras – here are the details:

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Nikon, Canon, and Sony rebates expire next week + US price increases become effective


The Nikon, Canon, and Sony rebates are set to expire next week. In addition, new price increases will become a reality in the US.  Check out our sponsors if you are planning to purchase any new gear:

Reminder: Nikon US price increase coming on June 23

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Coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo



Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week:

Pictures from the show:

Additional pictures by brand:

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