Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses


Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced:

Here is an updated list of what else is coming:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Light Lens Lab is working on an insane 300mm f/1.9 lens with APO design


Light Lens Lab is working on a new 300mm f/1.9 lens with an APO design. The new lens will be able to cover medium-format sensors. Here is the MTF chart of the upcoming lens:

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The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today


The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today:

New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

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New Zenit Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount announced


The Russian Krasnogorsk S. A. Zverev Plant (KMZ) has launched a new Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount. The old version of this lens was available only for the L39 mount (see previous Zenit coverage). Here are the details:

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens

Additional information on the upcoming Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens by Venus Optics (see the latest updated roadmap):

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The Ricoh GR IV camera is now shipping


The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today – check availability at:

The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today

Here is a nice new strap for your new Ricoh GR IV camera

Ricoh GR IV camera accessories

The new Ricoh GF-2 flash is exclusively designed for the GR IV camera

Via PentaxRumors

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Act fast: Fujifilm X100VI camera (black) is now in stock



The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo (sold out already). Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly.

Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories:

New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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New AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z announced


AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z cameras, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) and priced at $119. You can order one on this page or at Peargear (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon). Additional information on the new lens:

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What’s coming next from Viltrox?

Here is an updated list of what is coming next from Viltrox:

  • Viltrox is also teasing a new adapter with AI autofocus support called Nexus Focus: “Where Al autofocus meets the art of cinema“. The new adapter will give manual-focus lenses autofocus capability and will support the native phase-detection AF, AI subject recognition, eye + face detection, and more.

 




Since Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance, here are the first two lenses that will be released for L-mount:

Here is the classification of he different Viltrox product lines:

  • LAB: an experimental ultra-high-specification lens with a small screen, control ring, and VCM motor
  • PRO: a high-specification lens with an aperture ring and a VCM motor
  • EVO: only with a stepless aperture ring and an STM motor
  • AIR: lightweight, no additional controls, with STM motor

  • Viltrox Z3 TTL flash with a unique mech-inspired design.

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