The Irix 150mm f/2.8 MACRO 1:1 lens is now on sale (€100/$100 off)


Irix announced a special offer for its popular 150mm f/2.8 1:1 macro lens. The discount will last until the end of October (31.10.2022). The Irix 150mm f/2.8 for Nikon F, Canon EF, and Pentax K mounts will be discounted by €100/$100:

Most important features of the Irix 150mm macro lens:

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It seems that 7Artisans is going to release a 4mm f/2.8 drone lens and another cinema lens

It seems that 7Artisans is going to release a new 4mm f/2.8 drone lens for E/FX/M43/EOS-M mounts:


Update – 7artisans will also announce a new 12mm T2.9 wide-angle cinema APS-C lens for E/M43/FX/Z/L/RF:

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Yongnuo is working on a new 12-35mm AF zoom lens


It seems that Yongnuo will soon announce their first AF zoom lens with a 12-35mm internal zoom. The minimum focusing distance of the new lens will be 0.25 meters. The lens will have an SCU option (super close-up). Stay tuned for more details. Here is the leaked lens design diagram:

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Just announced: limited edition gold and titanium TTArtisan 28mm f/5.6 and titanium 50mm f/0.95 lenses for Leica M-mount


TTartisan announced three new limited edition versions of their existing lenses for Leica M-mount (previously reported here):

Additional pictures:

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What else is new?

More information on the upcoming Leitz M6 film camera reissue

The next 2022 Tamarkin camera auction will take place on Saturday, November 19th

Fringer NF-GFX Supported Lenses and Cameras

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TTartisan to announce a new gold 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount


TTartisan is rumored to announce a new gold 28mm f/5.6 lens for Leica M-mount (previously rumored/reported here):

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Officially announced: Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens (Canon R, Nikon Z, Sony E, Leica L)



The previously rumored  Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame 2X macro lens from Venus Optics is now officially announced and available for order (Canon R, Nikon Z, Sony E, Leica L):

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The new Sony FX30 camera will be announced on September 28


The previously rumored Sony FX30 camera will be announced on September 28 (see rumored specs):

Sony FX30 Announcement Event September 28th

New Sony FX30 camera to be announced soon

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Techart TMX-02: new autofocus adapter for using Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras


It seems that Techart is working on a new TMX-02 AF adapter that will allow users to autofocus Leica M lenses on Hasselblad X cameras – see the four small servo motos for AF inside the adapter:


Several companies are currently selling Leica M to Hasselblad X adapters, but none of them support autofocus:

Techart already has several lens adapters that support autofocus (some of them are already on version III) and they do look very similar to the above design:

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New KEH promotion: get up to 20% off



KEH has launched a new sale where you can get up to 20% off photo gear and accessories in the Overstock category:

  • Offer: up to 20% on Overstock Gear | 10% off camera & lenses | 20% off accessories
  • Run dates: 09/21/2022- 09/23/2022
  • Use coupon code: OS20A
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