Just announced: new Funleader 18mm f/8.0 cap lens for Sony E and Fujifilm X


   
The previously reported Funleader 18mm f/8.0 cap lens is now officially announced for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount. The lens has a focus dial with a focusing distance range from 0.3m to infinity.

For a limited time you can get 10% off on all Funleader products (including the Contax G45 converted lens for M-mount and the Leica M3 925 sterling silver pin) with coupon code 10WBK.

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera and Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens to be announced on November 2nd


Canon already has a teaser on Chinese social media for an upcoming new product announcement that will take place on November 2nd. Canon is rumored to announce several products:

Additional information on the new products can be found here:

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Yongnuo to announce a new YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount *UPDATED*


Yongnuo is rumored to announce a new YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount on October 31. Here is what we know so far:

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Kickstarter updates

The HEIPI tripod (the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod) raised almost half a million dollars on Kickstarter.

The Maven color-coded magnetic filters raised almost 300k on Kickstarter (campaign ending soon).

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Olympus and OM Digital Solutions interviews

→ Olympus CEO Yasuo Takeuchi on why Olympus sold off its decades-old camera and microscope business to focus on medical tech: “We had to move before it became too late” (Fortune magazine).


→ Another quote from a recent interview with OM Digital Solutions management team: “So our middle- and higher-end products, their situation is better than before under Olympus. So that means our business is generally improving, and our current business is going smoothly. I obviously can’t share too many details, but our current business seems to be good, especially thanks to the OM-1.” (Imaging Resource).

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Canon Q3 financial reports: double-digit growth in unit sales for the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 cameras


In the latest financial reports for the third quarter of 2022, Canon reported strong sales and double-digit growth in unit sales for the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 cameras that resulted in a significant increase in overall revenue:

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What else is new?

The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now available for pre-order

Fujifilm X-H2 and X-H2S Firmwares Released

Size Comparson Sony a7RV vs a7RIV – Sony Cameras Are Getting Bigger

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DJI is teasing a new drone for November 2nd (DJI Mavic 3 Classic?)


DJI is teasing a new drone for November 2nd under the slogan “Get Ready for a Classic“. The rumors online suggest a new DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone:

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Fujifilm X-T5 camera announcement expected next week


The Fujifilm Summit Tokyo 2022 will take place next week and we can expect the official announcement of the Fujifilm X-T5 camera. The new X-T5 should be very similar to the Fujifilm X-H2 but without the PSAM dial and it might come without some of the video features while adding some photography-centric ones. Here are the rumored specifications:

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TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 XF lens for Fuji X-mount officially announced, priced at $149



The previously rumored TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 XF lens (41mm equivalent) for Fuji X-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order for $149 at:

The new 27mm f/2.8 XF lens is the first TTArtisan autofocus lens for Fuji X-mount. Here are the main features and additional information:

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