Additional details on the upcoming Laowa lenses from Venus Optics: 25mm f/0.95, 33mm f/0.95, 35mm f/0.95, 45mm f/0.95 and 12-24mm f/5.6


I have already covered in several blog posts the upcoming Laowa lenses from Venus Optics. Here is another set of specifications from the company’s CP+  presentation:

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Fujifilm CP+ presentation: there will be more new lenses in 2021


FujiAddict published a recap of the Fujifilm presentation at the 2021 CP+ show:

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Kenko Tokina and Carl Zeiss formed a new business alliance in Japan



Kenko Tokina and Carl Zeiss formed a new business alliance where Carl Zeiss transferred product sales and repair services to Kenko Tokina:

Update – please note that this alliance is only for the Japanese market.

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Sigma CP+ presentation: a new member may join the L-mount Alliance in the near future


Dclife published a recap of the Sigma L-mount presentation at the 2021 CP+ show:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2021

  
  
  
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2021 are: Read More »

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Sigma: no plans for L-mount version of the SD Quattro H camera, Foveon development starting from scratch


Sigma had a Q&A session during the CP+ show and they answers several questions regarding L-mount and the development of their full frame Foveon sensor:

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7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens now available also for Nikon Z, Sony E and Leica L mounts



In addition to M-mount, the 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens is now available also for Nikon Z, Sony E and Leica L mounts. All versions are now available for pre-order the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.

Technical information for the 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Nikon Z, Sony E and Leica L mounts:

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The 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now available in 4 different color combinations



The 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now available in four different color combinations (note: this lens is not rangefinder coupled, additional technical information is available here):

  • black
  • black and gold
  • silver and black
  • silver and gold

All four versions are now available for pre-order the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.

Update: the new lenses are now available also at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and Amazon UK.



Additional pictures: of the different colors:

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What else is new?

The two new Voigtlander 35mm f/2 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US

Ricoh Theta Z1 is discontinued, new model to be announced by the end of March

More picture of the new HD PENTAX-FA lenses

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7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye lens for Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon M, and Nikon Z mounts announced and available for pre-order





The 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye APS-C lens for Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon M, and Nikon Z mounts is now officially announced and available for pre-order at the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.

Update: the lens is now listed for sale also at Amazon US and Amazon UK.

Additional information on the 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II lens:

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