Photo Rumors

Ricoh released new Pentax lens roadmaps and announced they will no longer provide info on upcoming lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2023

Ricoh released new and updated Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmaps and at the same time, the company announced that they will no longer provide information on future lens development (see the press release here):

Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmap updated

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The latest Fujifilm GFX100 II medium format camera rumors

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2023

Here are the latest rumored Fujifilm GFX100 II medium format camera specifications:

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The camera market is booming!

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2023

The Japanese website Newswitch reports that the camera market is booming partially because of very strong demand in China – here is the recap from digicame-info:

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The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is now released also for Nikon Z-mount

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2023

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is now released also for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (check also the Viltrox Amazon store and Viltrox website):

More Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.
All third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount are listed here.
Upcoming Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is already available for Sony E-mount (product listing):

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 lens for Fuji X-mount will be released on September 7

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2023

Cosina announced the release date for the new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 lens for Fuji X-mount: September 7, 2023. The lens was officially announced in early August. The suggested retail price is ¥110,000 including tax (around $750). Pre-orders should be open soon at: Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

New Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount announced

Via Cosina

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Two new lenses coming from Brightin Star: 9mm f/5.6 and 35mm f/0.95

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2023

Xingyao Optical will announce two new lenses:

Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle (not fisheye) for E/Z/R/L mount
Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 lens for E/XF/M43/Z/EF-M/RF-S mount (announcement on September 6th)

Update – the could be a third new Brightin Star lens. Here is the teaser:

Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon and at Funleader: