Photo Rumors

New AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 lens coming soon (E/X/Z/RF/MFT)

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2025

AstrHori will soon announce a new 6.5mm f/2 fish-eye lens for E/X/Z/RF/MFT mount (AstrHori lenses are sold at Amazon and B&H Photo):

Check the AstrHori website for updates.

Meike already has a similar 6.5mm f/2 fisheye lens:

Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 XF lens for Fuji X-mount

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2025

Here are some additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 XF lens for Fuji X-mount (check the official 7Artisans website for updates):

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2025

Here is a list of some of the upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

Cameras

Lenses

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2025

The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now in stock in the US and Canada

Comparing the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens with the new Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z lens

New: the Century Straps by Rock n Roll

New: Oberwerth Sling Bag Pure for Leica photographers

26 Fujifilm Products Receive iF Design Awards

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Tamron confirmed that they will have a minor impact on the latest tariffs introduced by President Trump because they have already transferred 85% of production outside of China

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2025

I already reported that Tamron opened a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam to avoid the new China tariffs:

Tamron did not introduce any new lenses at CP+, but they did announce a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam (to avoid China tariffs?)

In a recent Q&A session, Tamron confirmed that they will have a minor impact on the latest tariffs introduced by President Trump because they have already transferred about 85% of production to Vietnam and Aomori outside of China:

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TTArtisan announced a new AF 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2025

TTArtisan announced a new AF 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount. Orders are now open at Pergear and the official TTArtisan store. Here are the details:

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Poll: will you buy the new Fuji GFX 100RF camera?

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2025

Will you buy the new Fuji GFX 100RF camera?

If you selected “yes”, here are the pre-order links:

US: B&H Photo | Amazon | Adorama
DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet
UK: WEX Photo
CA: Camera Canada

Additional GFX1000R coverage:

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Topaz Labs released Gigapixel 8.3 (now $15 off)

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2025

Today Topaz Labs released Gigapixel 8.3.0 with a new and more advanced “Recover 2” image recovery mode designed to restore detail in old and low-res photos, illustrations, and more. Topaz is offering a limited-time $15 discount on new purchases and upgrades from March 20 to April 9. Additional information on the new release is available here: