More pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab lenses for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2022

Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-elements collapsible lens for Leica M-mount:

The new lens will be available in silver chrome, black paint, or chrome with nickel plating. The lens is expected to start shipping later this year. Pricing will be similar to the “regular” Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 eight-element lens that was introduced last year (starting from around $1,600 depending on the finish).

Update: PopFlash is now the official distributor of LLL (Light Lens Lab) lenses in the US – check out the LLL lenses listed at their eBay store.

The Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm f/2 replica lens for Leica M-mount is currently shipping in limited quantities to existing pre-orders:

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Here is the Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder camera successor that was never released

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2022



At a recent company event in Japan, related to the recently found thirty brand new R-D1s digital rangefinder cameras, Epson revealed for the first time to the public their original design for an R-D1s camera replacement that was never officially announced (the rendering also include a new zoom lens):

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New Rockstar lenses for Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2022






In addition to what I have already reported, the Chinese company Rockstar is working on several new lenses for Leica M-mount. It seems that the previously rumored lens will be a new Rockstar 24mm f/6.3 ASPH for Leica M-mount. Here is a list of all new/upcoming Rockstar lenses:

Rockstar lenses are available for sale on eBay.

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Canon’s financial results for FY 2021 are out

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2022


Canon released their financial results for FY 2021 – here is a brief recap

As for the Imaging Business Unit, unit sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras were the same level as the previous year due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, despite strong sales of the EOS R5 and EOS R6 full- frame mirrorless cameras. In addition, sales of RF-series interchangeable lenses increased significantly due to the expansion of the lens product lineup. As for network cameras, despite the continued impact of COVID-19, sales increased mainly as a result of strengthening sales activities for such diversified applications as monitoring of congested and confined spaces as well as conventional market needs including crime prevention and disaster monitoring tools. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥653.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.7%, while income before income taxes increased by 1,484.5% year-on-year to ¥78.5 billion.

Next is the more detailed report:

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New H&Y filter solutions introduced

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022



H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system (world’s first) with a variable step adapter that can fit lenses with different thread sizes and basically eliminates the need for filter adapter rings. There is also a new magnetic K-series clip-on filter. Check out also the available filters. For a list of all H&Y products and purchase options, visit the official H&Y website.

H&Y filters are also sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2022

The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera?

Is the new Leica M11 camera using a Sony sensor? (a7R IV)

Leica M11 firmware update version 1.2.1.0 released? *UPDATED*

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping

Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR New Release Date

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OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new top of the line high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022


OM Digital is rumored to introduce their new high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show in Japan according to a report from Photowebexpo (the site lately has been a good source of information on upcoming products):

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens now available

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022



Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is now available for order in all possible mounts at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens announced

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2022


The previously rumored Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens is now officially announced:

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Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V rumors

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2022


SonyAddict found some rumors on the Chinese social media platform Weibo about new Sony a9 III and Sony a7R V mirrorless cameras – the a9 III will have 24MP and shoots 60fps for $4,999 and the a7R V is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022:

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