Topaz Labs is teasing “Something big is coming soon” (Topaz Photo AI v2)


Topaz Labs is teasingSomething big is coming soon” (September 7).

My guess is that we will see some new AI tools similar to Skylum Luminar Neo (Topaz Photo AI v2):

The new Panorama Stitching Extension for Luminar Neo is now officially released

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Astrhori 85mm f/1.8 AF lens or Nikon Z-mount development announcement


AstrHori officially announced (development announcement) the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount (the Sony version can be found here). Here are the details:

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Meike shows a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens


At the 2023 Beijing International Radio Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV) Meike displayed a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens (equivalent to a full-frame 82.5mm angle of view). The new lens will be available for Fuji X-mount and possibly later for Sony E and Nikon Z. Additional pictures:

Meike recently launched two 85mm lenses:

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released, pre-orders open


The previously announced Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (model A05) full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order (shipping starts on September 21, 2023):

Via NikonRumors

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Tamron announces the development of a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount


The previously rumored Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens (model A068) for Sony E-mount is now officially announced (development announcement):

  • Full-Frame | Constant Max Aperture: f/4
  • Ultra-Wide to Normal Zoom Lens
  • VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism
  • Internal Zoom & Focus
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Fluorine Coating
  • Check price

Additional information:

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New 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 lens in the pipeline (E/Z/RF/L mount)

7Artisans is expected to announce a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L mount:

Venus Optics currently offers a similar Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens.

7Artisans already offers several wide-angle lenses.

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Viltrox will announce three new lenses for DJI DL-mount: 24mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8


Viltrox will announce three new autofocus lenses for DJI DL-mount: 24mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8. Here are the first pictures of the new lenses from the Beijing International Radio Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV):

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Coming soon: Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 CR lens for Canon RF mount


In addition to the 50mm f/1.8R DF DSM AF, Yongnuo will also introduce a new YN 35mm f/2 CR full-frame autofocus lens for Canon RF mount (Yongnuo already has two lenses for Canon RF mount). Here is a picture of the new lens packaging:

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Tamron’s president resigns after misappropriating expenses


Tamron’s president has resigned after misappropriating expenses:

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What else is new?


→ New: PressPass crossbody/sling bag.


→ Wise Advanced announced new CFexpress Type A memory cards and a new CFexpress Type A/SD UHS-II card reader (press release).


SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD failures: class action lawsuit investigation.


How to create a Milky Way time lapse.

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