Photo Rumors

New picture of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series lens

By PR admin | Published: November 3, 2024

Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens:

New SG-Image lenses: 18mm f/6.3, 55mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 with with interchangeable bokeh patterns/aperture plates

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2024

SC-Image has several new lenses (SG-Image lenses are sold on Ali Express and Amazon JP):

SG-Image 18mm f/6.3 lens cap (AliExpress):

Ultra-compact and lightweight body lens cap with a built-in lens cap.
For Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and MFT

SG-Image AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens (Ali Express and Amazon JP):

Price: 39,000 yen
Focus mode: AF
Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (including 5 high-refractive lenses)
Aperture blades: 9
Aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16
Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
Filter size: 58mm
Dimensions: 69×78mm
Weight: 365g

SG-Image 50mm f/1.8 “Phantom” lens with interchangeable bokeh patterns/aperture plates (Amazon JP):

Focal length: 50mm (35mm format equivalent)
Focus mode: MF (Manual focus)
Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (including 3 high-refractive lenses)
Aperture plates: 4 (variable shape aperture)
Supported image size: Full size
Aperture range: F1.8
Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
Filter diameter: 58mm
Size: Φ69mm x 48mm (excluding mount)
Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap
Weight: Approx. 310g

Update on the upcoming SG-Image lenses

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New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens coming soon (also new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “white edition”)

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2024

FujiAddict spotted a new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens (Fujifilm X-mount) that will be officially announced soon. Here are the details (check also the official Viltrox website):

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged fujirumors, Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens, Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens| Leave a comment

About the two upcoming Fuji cameras teased for 2025

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2024

Here are some rumors on the two upcoming Fujifilm cameras for 2025 that were teased during the last X Summit:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujifilm GFX 100RF, FujiFilm half-frame digital compact camera, Fujifilm X-Half, fujirumors| 6 Comments

Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens (E/Z/R/L)

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2024

Here is some additional information on the upcoming 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame lens from 7Artisans (E/Z/R/L mount):

Posted in 7Artisans| Tagged 7artisan 10mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens, 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 fisheye lens, 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens| 2 Comments

Sony Alpha “special event” announced for November 20-21

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2024

Sony Japan announced a new Alpha “special event” for November 20-21:

“We will be holding a fan event to express our gratitude to all of you who regularly use the α. This is a special event where you can get your hands on a mirrorless α and experience it for yourself. We will also be holding special events that will make you love α even more, including a special talk show and a special photography experience booth, in addition to a public display of masterpieces by professionals.”

The list of rumored/expected Sony products that will be officially announced at that event can be found here:

Posted in Sony| Tagged Sony A1 Mark II, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2 GM lens, Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens, Sony Rumors| 3 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 31, 2024

New Nikon camera N2326 registered in Asia

Nikon announced the development of the already leaked Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens for the Nikon Z-mount

Sony also has a 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens that costs $2,500

New EasyCover camera cases for the Nikon Z6III released

Nikon Z-GR1 and Zfc-GR1 extension grips for Zf/Zfc cameras and metal hot shoe covers now available in the US

New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket”

Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” (3D printed Barnack camera)

New Pentax K-3 III/Monochrom firmware update version 2.20 released

Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE Discontinued

Canon RF 70-150mm f/1.8 Patent Found

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Here are the Halloween deals on photo gear

By PR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

Here are the Halloween deals on photo gear:

Alphagvrd camera & lens skins: use code halloween24
Skylum Luminar Neo: up to 81% Off
Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle: 10% off with coupon code HALLOWEEN24
Ulanzi: save up to 15%/150$ off
Heipi: free accessory with orders over $40 & $40 off for orders over $399
Meike: up to $1,200 off
AstrHori: up to 25% off
7Artisans: up to 30% off
Brightinstar
Insta360: use code INRPWDO

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The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 90th anniversary limited edition hybrid instant camera is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: October 30, 2024

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 90th anniversary limited edition hybrid instant camera is now in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon. Additional information on the limited edition can be found here: