Zenit announced a new Zenitar 50mm f/1.5 lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020


In addition to the Zenitar 35mm f/2, the Russian brand Zenit announced a new Zenitar 50mm f/1.5 full-frame manual focusing lens (1.5/50) for Sony E-mount. US pricing and availability is not yet released. In the US Zenit lenses are sold at the official Zenit US website and at B&H. Here is the translated press release:

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Coming tomorrow: TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020



The previously rumored TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lens for Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, and MFT will be officially announced tomorrow. This is the second APS-C lens from TTartisan after the 35mm f/1.4 lens (available in the online store). TTartisan also has a 17mm f/1.4 lens coming next. Here are the technical details of the new lens – additional coverage is coming tomorrow:

Update: the lens is now officially announced.

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The French startup Curve One announced the first commercial curved CMOS sensor

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020





The French startup Curve One announced their first commercial curved CMOS sensor (initially reported back in February 2019):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020

Leica camera in space (a history of cameras in space video)

Leica S3 camera now in stock in the US

Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter RT-GX Flashpoint/Godox Transmitter Module Released

Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 Firmware Updates Released

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Venus Optics to announce a new lens on December 18

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020


Venus Optics has a new teaser for a new lens that will be announced on December 18. There are several new/rumored/expected Laowa lenses, but I think the blurred picture above is for the Laowa 10mm f/2.0 C&D-Dreamer MFT lens:

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TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount released (available in the store with free worldwide shipping)

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020



TTartisan released the 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount released. The lens already exists for Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, and MFT mounts. All versions of the lens are available for purchase ($100) at the PhotoRumors Online Store with FREE international shipping. Additional information on the lens can be found here.

More TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount photos (click for larger view):

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Reminder: Sigma rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X mounts in 2021

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020




I already reported that Sigma will start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X mounts in 2021:

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Just another “Adobe reports record revenue” blog post

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020


Another blog post for the “Adobe reports record revenue” category that has been going on at least since 2016 (for Adobe alternatives, check the latest products from Topaz Labs, Skylum, Capture One, DxO, Franzis, and ON1):

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Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony E-mount coming on December 25th

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020


Viltrox will announce their new 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount on December 25th.

Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Pergear. You can use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off at the official Viltrox online store.

More pictures of the upcoming lenses:

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Announced: Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic APS-C lens

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2020



Sirui announced a new 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic APS-C lens for Micro Four Thirds. The lens can be used with adapters for other mounts  – here are the details:

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