→ Tamron claims to have the top market share as a third-party lens manufacturer:
"Tamron has released its Integrated Report 2025. It reveals that it has the largest market share as a third-party manufacturer in the photography-related business, including the OEM business" (source, see their latest 2025 integrated report here).
→ The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Fujifilm X is marked as discontinued in the UK.
→ Tamron is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary
The new Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z/Sony E will be priced under €1,000 in Europe (before VAT).
The lens specifications can be found here:
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.
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NEW: The Echolens digital camera without a screen "that feels like film" is 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.
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)
Here are the best-selling cameras for May at Map Camera Japan:
Source: Map Camera, via PentaxRumors
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:
Additional information on the new lens can be found here:
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