Coming next week: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens (E+Z mount)


Venus Optics will officially announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount on June 25th. The lens has a 72mm filter size and weighs 377g.

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First batch of made in Japan silver Fujifilm X100VI cameras now in stock at B&H Photo


After moving production to Japan, the first Japanese-made Fujifilm X100VI cameras have already reached the US (marked with “JP”: BH#FUX100VISJP).

The made in Japan silver X100VI version is currently  in stock at B&H Photo:

Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular cameras to Japan in order to avoid US tariffs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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Sony registered a new WW295750 camera


Sony registered a new WW295750 camera with the Indonesian certification agency. The new model will be made in Thailand. Here is the list of recently registered Sony cameras:

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Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions


 
Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,400 backers (58 days to go).




Products in this launch:

  • Pro Tripod (main hero product)
  • Pro Tall Tripod (taller variant of Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Lite Tripod (smaller/lighter option, between Travel Tripod and Pro Tripod)
  • Tilt Mod (accessory – turns Pro Tripod into a pan/tilt video tripod)
  • Pro Leveling Base (accessory – use any 3rd party tripod head w/ Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Spike Feet (accessory – set of 3 stainless steel feet)
  • Pro Lite Spike (accessory – set of 3 stainless steel feet)

Additional information:

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



The previously reported Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art APS-C lens for X/E/R/L mount is now officially announced (the second rumored 12mm f/1.4 lens will be announced later):

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OM System OM-5 Mark II camera officially announced


The previously reported OM System OM-5 Mark II camera is now officially announced.

Pre-orders are now open at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.

Additional OM-5 II pictures from the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC:

Key features of the OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II (additional information):

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What else is new? (Nikon edition)


Here are the latest Nikon stories:

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What else is new? (Leica edition)


Here are the latest Leica stories:

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What else is new? (Fuji edition)


Here are the latest Fujifilm stories:

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What else is new? (Sony edition)


Here are the latest Sony stories:

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