What’s coming next from Viltrox?

Here is an updated list of what is coming next from Viltrox:

  • Viltrox is also teasing a new adapter with AI autofocus support called Nexus Focus: “Where Al autofocus meets the art of cinema“. The new adapter will give manual-focus lenses autofocus capability and will support the native phase-detection AF, AI subject recognition, eye + face detection, and more.

 




Since Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance, here are the first two lenses that will be released for L-mount:

Here is the classification of he different Viltrox product lines:

  • LAB: an experimental ultra-high-specification lens with a small screen, control ring, and VCM motor
  • PRO: a high-specification lens with an aperture ring and a VCM motor
  • EVO: only with a stepless aperture ring and an STM motor
  • AIR: lightweight, no additional controls, with STM motor

  • Viltrox Z3 TTL flash with a unique mech-inspired design.

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The latest patents from Canon, Fuji, and Tamron


Here are the latest patents from Fujifilm, Tamron, and Canon:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Fujifilm officially released their first large format GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera


As previously reported, today Fujifilm officially released their first large format GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera:

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Fujifilm rumored to announce a new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 lens


Fujifilm is rumored to release a new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 lens later this year (2025). The lens was on Fuji’s roadmap:


Fujifilm affordable wide zoom lens XC lineup:

  • Size 40-50mm
  • 60-70mm diameter
  • Weight 130-170g

List of lenses Fujifilm is considering / working on

This could be a potential replacement for the current XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ version that was introduced back in 2018:

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens officially announced



The previously reported OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens is now officially announced. Offering a 100-400mm full-frame equivalent supertelephoto zoom range, this lens fills the gap in the current OM’s zoom lens range. It offers sharp images with a fast f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal range. Pair these with its 7 stops of 5-axis sync IS, and you have a super-versatile lens. Pre-orders are now open at:

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Nikon/RED Zr cinema camera announced



The previously rumored Nikon Zr cinema camera is now officially announced:

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Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount


Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount (user-interchangeable mounts):

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New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper


AXIS by 3 Legged Thing is a new, secure, quick-release camera strap system.


SPINN.DESIGN has a new fundraising project for a ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper: photo, travel, outdoor – protect your tech equipment with all-over hook & loop in seconds, secure, weatherproof, and space-saving.

Other projects still available on Kickstarter:

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Canon EOS C50 camera and RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens officially announced (+ a new Canon Ixus 285 HS A compact)





The previously rumored Canon EOS C50 camera and Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens are now officially announced:

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