Labor Day deals


→ Select WANDRD camera backpacks are now up to 40% off.


→ 7artisans Labor Day Sale.


Field Made indicator labels for different lenses and cameras are now 20% off.


→ Labor Day deals at Adorama.


→ Labor Day deals at B&H Photo.


Irix lens sale: 15% wiht code LABOR15.

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NiSi will announce a new fast wide-angle ASPH lens at the end of September



NiSi will announce a new fast (f/2.x) wide-angle ASPH lens at the end of September (you can subscribe for email notifications on their website).

This will be NiSi’s second lens – a few months ago they announced a 15mm f/4 ASPH lens (currently in stock).

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming lens:


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Insta360 to announce a new camera this week


Insta360 will announce a new product next week (August 2). This time the slogan is “Magic in action“. Here is the teaser:

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More Hasselblad X2D 100C leaks



A few last-minute leaks from the upcoming Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera:

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Charles Gatewood’s Leica M2 with 50mm dual-range Summicron lens listed for sale on Craigslist?

New: MS Optics XENOMAX 50mm f/3.5 lens for Leica M-mount by Mr. Miyazaki

Ricoh Japan announced a price increase coming on October 1st

IR Fujifilm Interview: Fujifilm X-H2S, GFX100R, Tilt-Shift, PSAM, AIAF, 150-600mm, 18-120mm, and More

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The latest CIPA report


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens



As previously reported, Venus Optics will announce a new Laowa 58mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer 2x Magnification APO Macro lens next week on September 6th Here are the details:

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Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera full specifications


I already posted online the first set of Hasselblad X2D 100C medium format camera specifications (for pricing, keep checking the B&H product page):

  • 100MP sensor
  • Adjustable screen
  • Improved Live View
  • Top LCD screen
  • Better AF
  • IBIS stabilization
  • Three new lenses will be announced together with the X2D
  • One of the new lenses will be the already leaked Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 lens
  • Possible price: $8,000/€8,000
  • Expected announcement: September 7th
  • Capture One is expected to soon start working with Hasselblad files
  • Previously leaked pictures:

Here is some additional X2D information I received today:

  • BSI CMOS sensor
  • 1 TB internal storage
  • 1x EVF 5.76 million pixels
  • 5 axis 7 stop IBIS
  • Much smaller new XCD lenses with a new shutter design and faster leaf shutter
  • Here is the first picture of the new adjustable LCD screen:

And here is the full set of Hasselblad X2D 100C camera specifications:

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Just announced: TTArtisan 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless lens for $55 (E/M/MFT/Z/R/L mounts)




TTArtisan announced a new 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless manual focus lens priced at $55. The lens is available for Sony E, Canon EOS-M, MFT, Nikon Z, Canon R and Leica L mounts. Here are the details:

  • Focal Length: 25mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
  • Minimum Aperture: f/16
  • Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
  • Angle of View: 61°
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 25 cm
  • Optical Design: 7 Elements in 5 Groups
  • Diaphragm Blades: 7
  • Focus Type: Manual Focus
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Filter Size: 43 mm (Front)
  • Dimensions (ø x L): 59 x 31 mm
  • Weight: around 166-189g
  • The new lens is currently ins stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Pergear, and at the official TTartisan online store

Additional information:

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Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.2 Patent Found

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MonsterAdapter LA-VE2 Announced

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