Photo Rumors

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens (Z/E/EF) officially released and available for purchase

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2025

Venus Optics officially released the previously reported Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens for Z/E/EF mount (adapters available).

Orders are now open on he official website with international shipping available.

Additional information:

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New wooden camera replica 1:1 models now available (Nikon, Pentax, Leica, Sony, Canon, Hasselblad)

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2025

Nikon wooden camera replica 1:1 models:

Wooden Nikon SP: ~~Etsy~~ | ~~Ebay~~
Wooden Nikon F: ~~Etsy~~ | ~~Ebay~~
Wooden Nikon F2: Etsy | Ebay
Wooden Nikon F3: Etsy | Ebay
Wooden Nikon Df: ~~Etsy~~ | Ebay

Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP wooden 1:1 replica film cameras:

Pentax 17: Etsy | Ebay
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP: Etsy | Ebay

More wooden cameras (Sony, Canon, Leica, Hasselblad) can be found here and here:

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OM System price increase in the US now in effect

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025

The OM System price increase in the US, resulting from the Trump tariffs, is now in effect (previously reported here and here). I don’t have a detailed list, but you can already see the new prices on Amazon and B&H Photo. Here are some screenshots comparing the old and new prices – some lenses got a few hundred dollars price increase:

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Here are the best selling cameras for September at Map Camera

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025

Here are the best-selling cameras for September at Map Camera:

September ranking of new digital cameras
Ranking	Manufacturer	category
1st place	RICOH GR IV	Compact camera
2nd place	FUJIFILM X-M5	Mirrorless camera
3rd place	FUJIFILM X-E5	Mirrorless camera
4th place	RICOH GR IIIx	Compact camera
5th place	Canon EOS R6 Mark II	Mirrorless camera
5th place	SONY α7C II	Mirrorless camera
7th place	SONY α7IV	Mirrorless camera
8th place	HASSELBLAD X2D II 100C	Mirrorless camera
9th place	CANON EOS R5 Mark II	Mirrorless camera
10th place	NIKON Zf	Mirrorless camera

The Ricoh GR IV was also the best-selling compact camera at Yodobashi for September:

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TTartisan released a silver version of the AF 75mm f/2 full-frame lens for E/Z/L mount

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025

TTartisan released a new silver version of the AF 75mm f/2 full-frame lens for E/Z/L mount. Orders are now open at Amazon, TTartisan, and Pergear.

Additional information on the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 lens can be found here:

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025

Here is the list of some of the upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025

Here is what else is new:

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5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025 bundle now available

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2025

The new 2025 5DayDeal photography bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced ($1,000+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for as little as $98). Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. This deal will end on October 21.

New this year: the pre-sale window now includes a $5 discount on each of the Main, Pro, and Complete packages—totaling $15 off for the Complete Bundle. This pre-sale window will launch in tandem with the giveaway. The pre-sale Window runs from October 11th until October 16th.