Just launched: Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Fuji X-mount (20% off code included)


The Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro lens already exists for E/Z/L mounts, and the company just released a new version for Fuji X-mount (order here). You can get 20% off with coupon code 5518PRO if you order directly from Meike's official website.

The technical specifications of the lens can be found here:

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Everything old is new again: FotodioX replica crystal cameras

The FotodioX replica crystal cameras have been around for over a decade and you can still buy them at Amazon and B&H Photo. Here are my posts from 2014:

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Update on the upcoming “mysterious new product” from TTartisan


Some additional information on the upcoming “mysterious new product” from TTartisan:

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The rumored Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3


The upcoming Panasonic LUMIX S1R II camera (L-mount) will not use the same sensor as the Leica SL3. The SL3 has a new 60MP sensor. The current Panasonic Lumix S1R has a 47MP sensor.

The Panasonic LUMIX S1R II official announcement is expected on or around February 25th before the start of the 2025 CP+ show in Japan.

Recently Panasonic registered several new cameras online:

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The new Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE lens for E-mount is now available for pre-order


The recently announced Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE lens for E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo. Here are the technical details of the new lens:

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Another Tokina teaser: “Something new |X|”

I already reported about the upcoming Tokina fast zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount:

Tokina to announce a new fast zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount

There is a new teaser - the upcoming lens (which seems to be a Fuji X version of the current 11-18mm f/2.8 ATX-M lens) will be officially announced on February 14th:


Tokina already has several mirrorless lenses for Fujifilm X-mount, but it seems that the new lens will be the first zoom for X-mount:

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Nikon + RED ready to announce new V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] ($6,995) digital cinema cameras with Nikon Z mount


Nikon + RED are getting ready to announce new V-RAPTOR [X] ($29,995) and Komodo [X] ($6,995) digital cinema cameras with Nikon Z mount:

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What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show? (an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses)


What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show - an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

Three new OM System lenses (announced)
OM System OM-3 camera (announced)
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens (announced)


New Sony lenses (Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G lens already leaked)


New Sigma lenses (3 different lenses possible)


New Tokina fast zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount.


Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera (more than one camera possible)


New Ricoh GR camera (debunked?)
Pentax K-3 III replacement (low chance to be announced for CP+)


Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera (coming after the CP+ show).


Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera.


Thypoch to release a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens and a 21mm f/1.4 lens (the 21mm will come later this year).


7Artisans is expected to introduce two new lenses: 50mm f/1.8 AF (pictured above) and 85mm f/1.8 AF lenses for L-mount).


Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses (additional information). See the latest list of upcoming Viltrox lenses here.


TTartisan is teasing a “mysterious new product” to be revealed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (TTartisan’s first camera?)


DJI camera (very low chance)

What to expect next from Nikon:

What to expect next from Nikon: an updated list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses

What to expect next from Leica:

What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap)

2025 CP+ show confirmed for February 27th – March 2nd (list of exhibitors)

 

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