It seems that in 2023, Lensbaby is still alive and kicking – they just announced a new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II. The new setup is available in various mirrorless and DSLR mounts: Canon EF+RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F+Z, Pentax K, Sony E, and Leica L. A few sample photos can be found here.
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On the first day of the CP+ show in Japan, Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology. The translated version of the presentation page can be found here:
Some additional commentary from Japan on the latest Camera & Imaging Products Association data (Google translated):
Panasonic Japan announced a price reduction on five zoom S lenses for L-mount. In the US the same lenses currently have a $200-$300 instant savings:
Today Hasselblad announced a new X2D 100C lightweight field kit priced at $12,759. The set includes the X2D 100MP camera and two lenses (XCD 4/21 and XCD 4/45P).
Update: there is also a new Hasselblad X2D 100C wide-angle lens kit.
US pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (coming soon at Adorama). In Europe, you can get the new kit at Calumet, Foro Erhardt, Foto Koch, and WEX.
Here is what’s in the box:
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The previously rumored first Sigma mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are officially announced (all APS-C):
The full press release can be found here.
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The new Canon EOS R8 camera will start shipping in late April and according to a recent Newswitch article, Canon is planning to produce 11,000 units monthly. Canon Japan already announced that the R8 will be in a short supply (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Erhardt, Koch, and WEX):
