Venus Optics announced Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2020


As I already reported, today Venus Optics announced their new Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens. Sample photos can be found here and here. The new lens is now available for pre-orders at the Laowa online store with free international shipping (direct link). Here is the press release:

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TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens announced, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2020




The previously rumored TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lens for Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, and MFT is now officially announced (see technical specifications). This is the second APS-C mirrorless lens from TTartisan after the 35mm f/1.4 lens (they also have a 17mm f/1.4 coming next). You can order the lens directly from the Photo Rumors Online Store with free international shipping.

Additional pictures of the TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens:

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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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