Yongnuo officially announced the F-mount version of their new YN 50mm f/1.4N E II lens. Additional information including technical specifications, MTF charts and lens design can be found at NikonRumors (Yongnuo products are sold at B&H and Amazon):
Update: the new lens is already listed for sale at eBay UK. Read More
Samyang is going to announce a new MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens. Here is the leaked press release:
The previously rumored Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F full frame lens for Nikon F-mount is now officially announced. This is the first autofocus lens for Nikon F-mount. For pricing and availability check B&H and Adorama (not available at the time of this post). Technical specifications, MTF charts and additional info can be found at NikonRumors:
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F full frame autofocus lens for Nikon F-mount announced
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Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens (Zeiss already has three Otus lenses):
Fujifilm registered a new VG-XT3 vertical battery grip for the upcoming X-T3 mirrorless camera with the Korean National Radio Research Agency (RRA).
Via Nokishita
Several major announcements are rumored for next week:
August 21st:
August 23rd:
Announcement date not confirmed yet:
Ther are some made up rumors circulating the Web again about Samyang working together with Venus Optics (Laowa) on a new FE shift adapter. Venus Optics confirmed that such partnership never existed.
Venus Optics already sales several different Laowa lens adapters (more information is available here).
