Matt Granger’s Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest X2DII camera & 35-100mm lens



Matt Granger updated his Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide for the latest Hasselblad X2DII camera and XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens (pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer lens (check the Laowa website for any potential updates):

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Viltrox is joining the L-Mount Alliance on September 1st



As I already reported back in January, Viltrox will be joining the L-Mount Alliance on September 1st. Expect also a new lens (or lenses) for L-mount to be announced on the same date (see the latest Viltrox news here).

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New OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO lens to be announced soon


OM SYSTEM will soon announce a new M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO lens. The official release is rumored to happen around September 10. The 50-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom was the only remaining lens on the latest roadmap:

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Reminder: new Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon price increase coming to the US on September 1st


Reminder: New price increases for Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon products are set to take effect in the US on September 1st, resulting from the Trump tariff.

If you are planning to buy any new gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:

Additional information:

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Announced: AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for E/L/RF/Z ($299)



The previously reported AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for E/L/RF/Z is now announced. Orders are open at Amazon and the official website ($299). AstrHori lenses are also available for sale at B&H Photo. Here are the lens specifications, MTF charts, and design diagram:

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The latest GoPro rumors: new professional camera, a new Osmo Pocket competitor, and another new model ( GoPro Hero 14?)


This year, GoPro is expected to launch two new cameras, followed by a third pro-level, low-light camera in 2026.

A new GoPro’s “AMLF1” model registration with the Indonesian certification authority was spotted by dclife:


GoPro also has a patent for an Osmo Pocket camera competitor:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Hasselblad X2DII camera, XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens, and new Vandra camera backpack officially announced, available for pre-orders


The previously rumored Hasselblad X2DII camera and XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens are now officially announced:

Update: Hasselblad announed also a new Vandra Camera Backpack (20L).

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Venus Optics releases GFX & XCD mounts for the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens


Venus Optics released GFX & XCD mounts for the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information (see also this post):

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