Here are the details on the previously reported 7Artisans’ new line of LITE APS-C autofocus lenses
The lenses will be available for Sony E and Fuji X mounts. Orders will open next week (around December 30th). Check the 7artisans website for additional information.
7Artisans is teasing a new line of LITE APS-C autofocus lenses
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026.2 is now available as a free update for all Photo RAW 2026 owners with improvements that focus on workflow speed, smarter AI results, and a smoother user experience across the board. Here are the details:
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The previously reported Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens (E/X/Z) is now available for order at the official online store.
Update – the new lens is now also available at B&H Photo.
Additional information on the new lens:
Here are some of the new Laowa lenses Venus Optics will announce next year (2026):
Specifications:
Laowa FF 14-60mm T3.6 stereo zoom lens:
7Artisans is teasing a new line of APS-C LITE autofocus lenses. Three different focal lengths are expected. The weight of each lens will be around 180g.
The latest lens releases from 7Artisans can be found here.
Meike is rumored to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for the Canon EF mount. This is a strange move when third-party lens manufacturers are trying really hard to get approval to produce mirrorless lenses for the Canon RF mount:
As previously reported, today the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented a rule adding foreign-made drones and critical components to its “Covered List” due to national security concerns. This effectively prevents the import and sale of new DJI drone models (and those from other foreign manufacturers like Autel) that require new FCC authorization. However, the rule is forward-looking and does not ban or ground existing drones: all previously FCC-authorized DJI drone models remain fully legal to own, fly, buy (from existing stock), sell, and use in the United States.
There are no recalls, remote disables, or restrictions on operating drones you already own or purchase from current inventory. Retailers can continue selling stock of previously approved models until it’s depleted.
Essentially, all current and past DJI consumer and enterprise drone models are not affected by this rule regarding ownership or use. Popular examples include – as you can see, most of these models are no longer available for sale (check also B&H Photo DJI store):
Future unreleased or newly designed DJI models (or major new components) will not receive FCC approval for U.S. sale unless explicitly exempted by agencies such as the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.
