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 + […]
As I already reported, today Viltrox became the 10th member of the L-Mount Alliance. Currently, Viltrox has only cinema lenses and adapters for L-mount: Additional information can be found here:
As I already reported back in January, Viltrox will be joining the L-Mount Alliance on September 1st. Expect also a new lens (or lenses) for L-mount to be announced on the same date (see the latest Viltrox news here).
Panasonic to announce major firmware updates for the LUMIX S-series cameras – here are the details:
The previously reported Panasonic Lumix S1II/S1IIE cameras and Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount are now officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Press releases Previous coverage with detailed specs Panasonic also announced new firmware updates for the S1RII, several S lenses (S-X50, S-R24105, S-R2060), LUMIX Flow, and LUMIX Lab […]
Two new lenses for L-mount will be announed soon: 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 SIRUI recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, and Leica publicly commented that they are looking for new participants. Viltrox is also currently negotiating for L-mount licensing:
Today SIRUI announced that they are joining the L-Mount Alliance: As already reported, the SIRUI Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens will be available for L-mount – check availability at: Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | Amazon FR | Amazon IT | Amazon ES B&H Photo Sirui online store Sirui currently has two new L-mount lenses listed for crowdfunding (shipping will […]
During a recent L-Mount Alliance live event at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, Kaoru Mokunaka, Chief Leica Camera Representative for Japan said the following: There are seven member companies in the L-Mount Alliance (Leica, Panasonic, Sigma, DJI, Blackmagicdesign, SAMYANG, and ASTRO), but there are several other companies that have expressed interest in joining and […]
The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera is now officially announced: Orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | WEX Additional information Product page Features: Lifelike detail with the new 44.3MP sensor AFC 40 fps burst shooting High-resolution and wide dynamic range Phase Hybrid AF with advanced AI technology Active I.S. […]
Viltrox is trying to join the L-Mount Alliance, according to this post on YouTube: There are already several Chinese companies that make L-mount lenses without officially being part of the L-Mount Alliance:
