Photo Rumors

The Fujifilm GFX 50R camera is listed as discontinued again at B&H Photo

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2022

As FujiAddict reports, the Fujifilm GFX 50R has been listed as discontinued multiple times in the past and it is now again at B&H Photo:

The GFX50R is currently in stock at Amazon, but it is very likely this model will be replaced soon.

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Coming soon: new Venus Optics Laowa 0.7X focal reducer

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2022

In addition to the new Laowa 35mm T2.4 anamorphic lens, Venus Optics will also announce a new 0.7X focal reducer for S35 and MFT mounts. The price in China will be 1,500 yuan.

Venus Optics already has several adapters for sale on their website.

Additional information:

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Canon celebrates 19th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2022

Canon celebrates 19th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2022

Select Voigtlander rangefinder lenses for Leica M-mount are now up to $200 off

Leica M11 firmware update 1.3.0.0 released *UPDATED*

Fujinon XF400mm f/4 and Fujinon XF550mm f/5.6 Patents Found

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens updates (price: $6k, weight: 2.3 kg!)

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New Tamron lens rebates in the US

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2022

Tamron introduced new lens rebates in the US – up to $200 off on select Tamron lenses for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras with free accessories (offer expires April 10th, 2022):

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming new Venus Optics Laowa 35mm T2.4 anamorphic lens

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2022

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming new Laowa 35mm T2.4 anamorphic lenses from Venus Optics:

It seems that Venus Optics will announce several new tiny anamorphic lenses.

Venus Optics already has several cinema lenses and a 1.33x rear anamorphic adapter.

Last year Venus Optics displayed a new Laowa S35 anamorphic 27mm T2.8 1.5X cine lens at a show in China:

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Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens announced for various DSLR, mirrorless, and medium format mounts (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Leica, Fujifilm GFX)

By PR admin | Published: March 28, 2022

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens for Canon EF/RF, Nikon F/Z, Sony E, Pentax K, Leica L, and Fujifilm GFX mounts:

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Laowa Shift Lens Support

Additional information:

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Up to 20% off select Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Pergear lenses

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2022

Pergear is currently offering up to 20% off on selected Viltrox, 7Artisans, and Pergear lenses. Orders will be shipped from the US with 3-7 working days delivery time (for US customers only):

Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 lens for Sony and Nikon: 20% off with code 20%OFFLenses
7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony and Nikon: 20% off with code 10%OFFLenses
Pergear 10mm /8 pancake fisheye lens for MFT: 20% off with code 20%OFFLenses
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 AF lens for Sony: 20% off with code 20%OFFLenses
Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon: 15% off with code 15%OFFLenses
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 for Fuji and Nikon: 10% off with code 10%OFFLenses
7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye lens for MFT: 10% off with code 10%OFFLenses
Godox V1-C: 12% off for Canon | Sony | Nikon
Godoxo Sk400ii studio flash: 10% off

Amazon US lens discount codes:

Lens	Discount	Coupon code
7artisans 50mm f/0.95 Nikon	20%	20RVYDFH
7artisans 50mm f/0.95 Sony	20%
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 Nikon	20%
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 Sony	20%
7artisans 35mm f/5.6 Leica	20%
Pergear 10mm f/5.6 MFT	20%
Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 Sony	20%
Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 Canon	15%	15OKU9NV
Viltrox 85mmf/1.8 Fuji	15%
Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Nikon	15%
Viltrox 50mm f/1.8 SE	15%
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 Fuji	10%	10OB26CT
7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 MFT	10%
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 Nikon	10%
7artisans 55mm f/1.4 II SE	10%

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Tomorrow TTartisan will announce their first mirrorless autofocus lens: 32mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, Canon R, Sony E, and Fujifilm X

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2022

Tomorrow (March 28) TTartisan will officially announce their first mirrorless autofocus lens: 32mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, Canon R, Sony E, and Fujifilm X mounts – check the official TTartisan website for updates.

Update – the lens was officially announced only for the Chinese market for now. The worldwide release will come later.

Additional information on the new TTartisan AF 32mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens, including lens design diagram. MTF chart and sample photos can be found here: