Tag Archives: Chinese lenses

2026 CP+ show recap

Here ere some of the new products that were on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens for E/Z/L (check website for updates). Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm f/1.2 full frame lenses (Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon). The previously reported was on […]

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

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Now available: TTAr­ti­san AF 35mm f/1.8 II orange “Pop-Limited” edition lens (E/X)

The new TTartisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II orange “Pop-Limited” edition lens for E/X mount is now available at: TTartisan store (in stock) Amazon (in stock) B&H Photo (coming soon) Additional information on the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II lens can be found here:

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The Chinese company Songdian is teasing a new Micro Four Thirds camera

The Chinese company Songdian is teasing a new Micro Four Thirds camera – it seems that they will be joining the Micro Four Thirds Alliance: Songdian already sells several different camera models in China:

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New Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C lens announced (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM)

Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C macro manual focus lens (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM) with a clicked aperture: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Brightin Star store (use code RUMORS for $5 off) 2× Magnification 0.182m closest focusing distance Clicked aperture with half-stop control Special IMC xoating Additional information:

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

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Chinese manufacturers are working on autofocus medium format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount

FujiAddict reports that at least three Chinese manufacturers are working on autofocus medium format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. One of the lenses will most likely be the Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2 (the second manufacturer could be Viltrox):

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7Artisans is teasing a new lightweight lens (7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF?)

7Artisans is teasing a new lightweight (≈90g) lens that will be officially announced on January 27th. I am pretty sure this is the previously reported 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF (Sony and Viltrox both already have 40mm f/2.5 lenses):

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Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L officially announced

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon, Ali Express, and Brightin Star website with an introductory price discount: Introductory price: $269.99 (valid January 16 – January 26) Regular price: $299.99 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements Signature […]

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

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