New Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C lens announced in China


The previously reported Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z and Fuji X mount is now officially announced in China (the Sony E mount version will be released later). Check the Meike official website and the Amazon online store for pricing and availability. Here are the technical specifications:

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What else is new?

A rare collection of 7 prototype Leica M cameras by Ralph Gibson is listed for $250,000

The Leica SL3 camera overwriting/deleting images issue confirmed by Leica

New Nikon N2318 camera model registered in China

Pentax 17 film camera Q&A

Big Fujifilm GFX Firmware Dump Plus X-T4 and X-T50 Firmware Updates

Notice and Apology to FUJIFILM X-T50 Users

Fujifilm X-T50 Bug Fix Firmware 1.02 Released

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New TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens announced



TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens in China today based on the already existing tilt-shift version:

TTartisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra macro tilt-shift full frame lens (E/X/Z/RF)

Check pricing and availability at :

Additional information:

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Two new 35mm lenses from 7Artisans


7Artisans has two new 35mm lenses - the first one is the 7Artisans 35mm f/2.0 II silver lens for Leica M-mount (this lens already exists in black):




7Artisans is also teasing a new 35mm f/1.4 autofocus lens:

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Just announced: new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses


Cosina continues to release new VM lenses for  Leica M-mount lately - see the complete list here. Today, Cosina introduced four variations (type I + II) of their new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type VM lens:

  • Apochromatic design that eliminates chromatic aberration
  • Optical design optimized for digital imaging devices
  • All-metal lens barrel with high rigidity and durability
  • Bayonet-type VM mount
  • High-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism
  • Minimum shooting distance Type I: 0.45m Type II: 0.35m
  • To be released in August 2024
  • Price: around ¥100,000 ($630)
  • Check for pre-orders at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo

Additional information:

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Skylum Luminar Neo now available for download at B&H, currently $50 off (plus the latest Luminar NEO presets & bundles)


The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo and is currently $50 off:

Check out also the latest Luminar NEO presets and bundles:


There is also a new Photo Education Bundle:

The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order

Luminar’s upcoming photo tour to Iceland: get $500 off

 

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SG-Image is teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens

SG-Image is the latest lens manufacturer out of China, and they are already teasing a new full-frame autofocus lens that will be officially released later this month:


SG-Image already has several APS-C lenses:

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The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount


The Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens is now available also for L-mount. Orders are now open (price: $169). Shipping will start on July 15th. This lens was already released for E and Z mount:

Announced: Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for E/Z mount

Meike lenses are sold also at Adorama, Amazon and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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