Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens officially announced



The previously reported Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 II manual focus full-frame lens for E/Z/L/RF with glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales was officially announced in China today (check Amazon and Brightin Star website for listings):

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Sigma is working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”


In a new interview, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that the company is working on a new and unique telephoto lens "that has never existed before”. Here is the video (watch at the 27:12 mark):

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Canon announced a new ​​10.3MP Super35mm ​​4K GS CMOS sensor (LI5070SA) with a global shutter designed for cinema applications


Canon announced a new ​​10.3MP Super35mm ​​4K GS CMOS sensor (LI5070SA) with a global shutter designed for cinema applications (4K60fps, maximum frame rate is 12bit 60fps). Additional information can be found here and here:

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New TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 version II lens listed online


It seems that TTArtisan has a new AF 35mm f/1.8 version II lens for Fujifilm X-mount currently listed for sale at B&H Photo:


Update - here are more pictures of the new lens:

The original "version I" lens was officially announced last year:

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What else is new?

The latest Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical Version II lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock

The Ulanzi camera cooling fan is now compatible also with the Nikon Z30 camera (more models are being tested)

Where are Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses manufactured? (updated list)

New: modified Schneider-Kreuznach Componon-S 50mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount

Colored anodized metal Leica M-mount caps now on sale for $20

Kipon released new 0.62x focal length reducers: Baveyes Pentax67-GFX & Baveyes Pro Pentax67-LPL

Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR and Fujinon Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II Shipment Dates

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Firmware 1.01 Released

Canon EOS R1 Firmware 1.01 Released

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Updates on the latest Kickstarter+Indiegogo photography projects

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:


New! SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF anamorphic lens: $287,878 raised.


New! Flexbar - a versatile & fully customizable touch bar solution: $112,276 raised.


New! SCHLEPP camera cart: $44,279 raised.


36hr left! MAMBAPOD portable tripod that can be set up anywhere: $406,828 raised.

Previous successfully funded campaigns that are still available as late pledges:

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Coming next week: new 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens (E/L/RF/Z)


The previously reported teaser from 7Artisans will most likely be for a new 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens designed for E/L/RF/Z mount (the official announcement will be on December 9, 2024):

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Digital camera shipments still declining year over year


Digital camera shipments are still declining year over year - here are the latest stats from BCNR:

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