The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens (E/Z/RF/L/GFX/XCD) is now officially announed and available for order (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Additional information:

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro lens with 3-in-1 optic combines tilt, shift, and half-macro capabilities into a single, compact package (±12mm of shift on Full Frame and ±8mm on Medium Format). The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro boasts the Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design, ensuring sharp, geometrically accurate images. The APO (Apochromatic) elements deliver impeccable color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity, while a bright f/2.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions. The price is USD 1,249.

Specification:

Name	Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro
Format	Full Frame
Focal Length	35mm
Aperture Range	F2.8-22
Angle of View	87.5°
Tilt	±10°
Shift	±12mm
Mount Rotation	360°
Magnification	0.5x
In-focus driving mode	Manual Focus
Lens Structure	14 elements in 12 groups
Aperture Blades	15
Min. Focusing Distance	22.8cm
Filter Thread Size	Ø77mm
Dimension	Approx. Ø148.9mm* Ø104.9mm
Weight	1,350g (exclude front cap & rear cap )
Mounts	E/Z/RF/L*/GFX/XCD
Price	USD 1,249
*Remark: Not compatible with the following Panasonic Lumix models: S52 S1M2 S1R2 S1M2E S5M2X

Unrivaled Tilt & Shift Control

• Full Frame Systems: Offers an expansive ±10° of tilt for precise plane of focus manipulation and ±12mm of shift for advanced perspective correction.
• Medium Format Systems (GFX/XCD): Delivers ±10° of tilt and a robust ±8mm of shift, providing critical control without noticeable vignetting. These movements enable photographers to correct converging verticals in architecture, create stunning miniature effects, achieve extended depth of field across vast landscapes, and minimize reflections, all directly in-camera

Zero-D (Zero Distortion) Optical Design

• As part of Laowa’s renowned Zero-D line, the 35mm f/2.8 ensures virtually no optical distortion, delivering perfectly straight lines crucial for architectural and interior photography. Its APO (Apochromatic) design further eliminates chromatic aberration, guaranteeing superior image quality and edge-to-edge sharpness across its broad 87.5° angle of view.

Exceptional Macro Capabilities

• With an impressive 0.5x maximum magnification and a minimum focusing distance of just 22.8 cm (the closest in its class for tilt-shift lenses), this lens excels in macro photography. This close-focus ability, combined with tilt-shift movements, opens new avenues for detailed product shots, creative tabletop photography, and unique close-ups.

Versatile for Diverse Applications

• The fast f/2.8 aperture provides excellent low-light performance, making it ideal for night scenes, long exposures, and indoor shooting. Its unique combination of features makes it a versatile companion for architectural, landscape, product, and fine art photographers seeking to push creative boundaries.

Seamless Photo Stitching and Panoramic Imaging

• Using the shift function, panoramas can be created with ease through photo stitching.

Photographer-Centric Design

• Built-in 77mm Filter Thread: Offers practical and cost-effective filter use without bulky adapters.
• Adjustable Tilt-Shift Direction: Provides flexible composition adjustments with 15° clicks for precise control.
• Integrated Arca-Swiss Lens Support: A detachable support allows for quick and secure mounting to tripods, crucial for precise tilt-shift work.
• Frog-Eye Coating: The front element features Laowa’s water and dirt-repellent coating for easy cleaning and reliable performance in challenging environments.

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BrightinStar released a new MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for E/Z/L/RF mount. Orders are now open at:

• Amazon
• Online store
• Aliexpress

Additional information:

 



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The previously reported Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order at (this is the second Thypoch Eureka lens):

• B&H Photo
• Thypoch website

The lens is available for Leica M and Fujifilm X mount as well as M-mount with Fujix X-mount adapter:

Additional information can be found here and here:

• Crafted with a brass body and finished in pearl white infused with delicate gold powder
• Classic appearance design from the 1950s
• Ultra-lightweight: around 130 g
• Compact size: 19.5~21.9 mm height
• Outstanding sharpness from center to edge
• Accurate rendering: only 0.462% distortion
• Multi-layer coating
• Two colors available
• 0.4 m minimum focusing distance

New Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount officially announced

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Press release:

Classic and Compact: Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH. Pre-order Available Now

Thypoch today announced the pre-order of the Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, the latest addition to its vintage line of compact, high-performance pancake lenses. Following the success of the series’ inaugural 50mm lens, the new 28mm model maintains the signature blend of classic aesthetic appeal and cutting-edge optical engineering, offering photographers a wider option.  

Inspired by the iconic British legend – the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat mounted on the Ilford Advocate camera, the Eureka 28mm f/2.8 ASPH embodies a heritage design re-imagined for today. The creation of this lens was born from the Thypoch team’s passion for shooting reversal film during long-distance travels, using compact 28mm lenses. Dissatisfied with the market’s lack of options that were truly small, elegant, and exhibited minimal vignetting—a critical flaw for reversal film, where dark corners significantly impact viewing pleasure, unlike digitally adjustable files—they decided to develop their own.

Thypoch’s optical designers iterated through three distinct versions before arriving at the optimal result seen today, achieving outstanding resolution, minimal vignetting, and low distortion—all within an exceptionally compact form to meet the demands of fine reversal film. To match this optical excellence, countless hours were dedicated to refining the fine white paint finish and perfecting the surface texture of the black version. Although the black model does not use lacquer, the team employed a special method to achieve a tactile quality as pleasing as traditional black lacquer, making the Eureka 28mm a precision instrument for the artist, and a work of art in itself.

Besides the M mount version, Thypoch specially releases an X mount version and an M-X adapter to maintain the aesthetic consistency between the camera body and the lens based on the refined, vintage appearance of Eureka and the design of Fujifilm cameras. Even when adapted, its compact size remains lightweight and balanced, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate classic aesthetics without compromising modern optical quality.

There are 3 options available for pre-order, all of them enjoy a 10% discount of the MSRP and a special gift of pre-order:

• Eureka 28mm M mount (Pearl White/Matte Black), pre-sale price at $413.
• Eureka 28mm X mount (Pearl White/Matte Black), pre-sale price at $413.
• Eureka 28mm mount (Pearl White/Matte Black) + M-X adapter (Silver/Black), pre-sale price at $431.

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Here is some additional information on the previously reported Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter (see patent):

Update – pre-orders now open at B&H Photo.

• 9 elements in 5 groups
• Weighing approximately 229 grams
• Features electronic contacts
• Supports EXIF ​​data transmission
• Lens-based image stabilization
• 120fps continuous shooting
• Dust and splash resistant.
• Expected price around $160

The first third-party teleconverter for Nikon Z-Mount is coming soon (from Viltrox)

  
  
The Viltrox Black Friday deals are now live – they are offering 20% off on everything they sell:

• US: Amazon | B&H Photo
• International: Viltrox website

Additional information can be found here:

Viltrox Black Friday deals started today: 20% off everything they sell

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Black Friday promo codes:

• FieldMade 10% off code: BFCM25
• DxO promo 5% off code: RUMORS
• Light Lens Lab lenses 5% code: RUMORS
• Gura Gear: RUMORS
• Viltrox 5% off code: NIKONRUMORS
• 7artisans 5% off code: RUMORS
• BrightinStar $5 off code: RUMORS
• Funleader 5% code: LEICARUMORS
• Oowlkrown 10% off code: LEICARUMORS10
• Thypoch 5% off code: THYPOCH
• IDSworks 10% off code: RUMORS
• Luminar 10% off code: RUMORS
• Oberwerth 10% off code: RUMORS
• SquareHood 20% off code: BF20
• Aftershoot 15% off code: RUMORS
• Artra CameraOne photography watch code: LEICARUMORS
• Akara 50% off SlimSkinNoGrip cases code: NonGripHalfPrice

Some of the above coupon codes may work on top of the already existing Balck Friday deals:

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The new Leica M EV1 camera is now in stock in the US at B&H Photo:

You can see the previous coverage of the Leica M EV1 here:

The Leica M EV1 camera will be officially released in the US in the next few days

Leica M EV1 camera with EVF officially announced

Leica M EV1 vs. Leica M11 vs. Leica M11-P vs. Leica M11-D

Confusion: Leica M11-V camera shows up at the FCC right before the Leica M EV1 is released in the US

The initial rumors were 100% correct: the Leica M EV1 camera was originally called Leica M11-V

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The Leica watches are out of reach for many photography fans. Artra Designs (the same company that makes the Artra lenses, sold at B&H Photo and Amazon ) just released a new “Camera One” photography-inspired limited edition watch that is available in five different configurations (two of them are sold out already):

Use the coupon code LEICARUMORS to get a small discount if you order from their official website:

Additional information on the watch can be found here:

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

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The Peak Design Pro Tripod, which raised $4.6 million earlier this year, is now available for purchase at:

• B&H Photo
• Amazon
• Peak Design website

Additional information (check also the Peak Design website):

 

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The 2025 Nextorage Black Friday Sale has already started:

• B&H Photo
• Amazon

You can save up to $210 on Nextorage memory cards, card readers, and external SSDs (the sale ends on December 8th). Here are the details:

B&H Photo:

Amazon:

Nextorage developed the world’s first memory card supporting both VPG1600 and VPG400 standards

The Nextorage NX-A2PRO Series CFexpress Type A are the world’s first memory cards to get VPG800 certification

Nextorage announced the world’s first VPG800-compliant CFexpress Type A memory cards

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Field Made has launched its Black Friday deals, offering 25% off its indicator labels for lenses and cameras with the coupon code BFCM25.

Additional information on the latest Field Made labels:

Field Made released new customizable labels for Sony, Canon, and Nikon batteries

New Fieldmade cinema indicator labels

New: FieldMade fully customizable vinyl indicator labels for any camera/lens

FieldMade is launching the next-generation camera indicator labels for Tamron, Sony, Nikon, Fuji, and Canon

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Here are some additional rumors on the Sony FX8 cinema line camera:

• The FX8 will be smaller than the Sony FX9 model.
• The rumored Sony FX8 cinema camera features a 12K sensor with a horizontal pixel count of 12,032.
• The Sony FX8 will support dual native ISO and enhanced sensitivity similar to the Sony FX6.
• 16 stops of dynamic range at three ISO settings: 500, 2000, and 8000.
• The Sony FX8 will support high-quality full-frame/S35 format 8K30p and 4K60p recording (17:9, 16:9), and supports 1.04x cropped 16:9 4K120p recording.
• Although the FX8’s sensor is marketed as an 81-megapixel effective sensor based on a 16:9 crop factor—in line with Cinema Line conventions—it is clearly a full-frame sensor with a total of 96 million pixels.
• Similar to the relationship between the Sony FX30 and Sony A6700. Sony appears to be planning to debut its new image sensor in the CineLine first. This implies that after the FX8’s release, the Sony A7S/A7R series may launch new Alpha cameras featuring a full 3:2 aspect ratio 96-megapixel sensor.
• Unfortunately, Sony has no plans to support Open Gate for cameras, including the FX8 and BURANO.

Additional information on the two upcoming Sony professional video cameras

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The new Viltrox Black Friday deals started today – they are offering 20% off on everything they sell:

• US: Amazon | B&H Photo
• International: Viltrox website

Additional information can be found here:

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Thypoch is teasing a new Eureka lens announcement for Monday:

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Malikie is suing Canon over Wi-Fi in cameras and printers. Here is the recap of the Malikie Innovations v. Canon Patent lawsuit:

Overview In mid-November 2025, Irish patent-holding company Malikie Innovations Ltd. (along with its investment partner and beneficiary Key Patent Innovations Ltd.) filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Canon Inc. and its U.S. subsidiary Canon USA Inc.. The case accuses Canon of using Wi-Fi-related technologies in its products without a license. These patents originated from BlackBerry Ltd., which sold a large portfolio of wireless communication patents to Malikie in 2023 as part of a deal worth up to $900 million.

Filing Details

• Date filed: November 12, 2025
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (Waco division, a popular venue for patent cases)
• Case number: 1:25-cv-01826

Patents Asserted (all formerly owned by BlackBerry):

• U.S. Patent No. 7,747,934
• U.S. Patent No. 9,218,434
• U.S. Patent No. 10,484,870
• U.S. Patent No. 10,003,730
• U.S. Patent No. 9,143,323 (The article mentions “half a dozen,” but sources consistently list five; the complaint may clarify six total.)

These patents generally cover aspects of wireless communication protocols, such as how devices connect to Wi-Fi networks, share data wirelessly (e.g., photos from a camera to a phone), and related functionalities in client-server Wi-Fi setups.

Accused Products

• Canon’s digital cameras with built-in Wi-Fi (e.g., models that allow wireless image transfer)
• Wi-Fi-enabled printers
• Canon’s mobile apps (e.g., Canon Camera Connect app) that facilitate wireless connections

The core allegation is that these products infringe by implementing standard Wi-Fi features for networking, file transfer, and remote control — features now common in most modern cameras and printers.

Background and Pre-Lawsuit Efforts Malikie first contacted Canon in March 2024 to offer a license for its Wi-Fi patent portfolio. Despite multiple letters, emails, and requests for meetings over the following 18+ months, no licensing agreement was reached, leading to the lawsuit.

Relief Sought As is standard in these cases, Malikie is seeking:

• Monetary damages (including potentially enhanced damages for willful infringement)
• A permanent injunction (though rarely granted in patent cases post-eBay)
• Attorneys’ fees and costs

Current Status (as of November 19, 2025) The lawsuit is brand new — filed just one week ago. Canon has not yet publicly responded or filed an answer. No hearings or rulings have occurred yet. Given the venue and the nature of the claims, the case could take 1–3 years to resolve, potentially ending in a settlement (common in patent litigation involving former BlackBerry patents).

Context on Malikie Malikie is not a practicing company but a patent assertion entity (often called a “non-practicing entity” or NPE) focused on monetizing the old BlackBerry wireless patent portfolio. It has filed similar Wi-Fi and wireless communication lawsuits against companies like Nintendo, Acer, Toast, Vantiva, and others in 2024–2025. Some of Malikie’s patents have faced challenges (e.g., ex parte reexaminations by groups like Unified Patents questioning validity), but none directly affect this Canon case yet.

In short: This is a fresh patent troll-style suit targeting standard Wi-Fi implementation in Canon’s imaging products. It likely won’t immediately impact consumers or product availability, but it adds to the ongoing wave of litigation around legacy BlackBerry wireless patents. If you’re a Canon user, no immediate action is needed — these cases rarely disrupt the market directly.

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The previously rumored Leica Q3 Monochrom camera is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Calumet
• Leica Q3 Monochrom compared to Leica Q2 Monochrom
• New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera accessories
• Press release
• Additional information
• Additional pictures:

Leica Q3 Monochrom camera officially announced

New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera accessories

Leica Q3 Monochrom compared to Leica Q2 Monochrom

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SmallRig Black Friday deals are now live with up to 30% off discounts on selected gear, running from November 20th until December 1st:

• Amazon
• SmallRig website

Here are some of the discounted items:

More early Black Friday deals can be found here:

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The Topaz Black Friday deals are here – from November 19th to December 3rd, you can save on Topaz Studio and all single apps:

For new customers:

• 43% off Topaz Studio and Topaz Studio Pro (from $399 → $229)
• 15% off all single apps

For existing customers:

• If you already own Topaz Studio: 43% off Studio Pro (from $799 → $455)
• If you have 1+ active licenses or all apps have expired: upgrade to Studio or Studio Pro for 43% off
• 15% off all single apps

Use this link when purchasing to get the discounts.

More early Black Friday deals can be found here:

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Venus Optics will announce two new Laowa lenses on November 24:

• Laowa 17mm f/4 FFII TS/S C-Dreamer
• Laowa 35mm f/2.8 FFII TS/S C-Dreamer Macro 0.5X

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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Here is what else is new:

The TTartisan AF 23mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for order at B&H Photo

AkaraLabs released new “Slim Skin” cases for the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras

The 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-Bracket for Nikon Z6 III is now back in stock (black+copper)

New: Komaru Art Deco Centenary Limited Edition soft release button

The Leica M EV1 camera will be officially released in the US in the next few days

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Sony a7C R, a7C II, ZV-E10M2, and ZV-E1 Firmware Updates Released

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Discontinued Abroad and On Sale In The US

PDR: Canon PowerShot V1 vs Fujifilm X100VI vs Leica Q3 vs Sony RX1R Mark II vs Canon RX10 Mark IV

PDR: Hasselblad X2D II 100C vs Fujifilm GFX100II

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Here are the first leaked pictures and specifications of the Leica Q3 Monochrom camera that will be officially announced tomorrow, leaked online:

• Price: $7,790
• 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP, 36MP, 18MP)
• Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens with macro mode
• 8K video
• Tilting touch display
• Leica FOTOS App support
• 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
• Content Credentials
• New accessories
• Package includes: BP-SCL 6 Battery, USB-C cable, lens hood, lens cap, hot shoe cover, carrying strap, and a booklet

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica Q3 Monochrom camera on Thursday

Via LeicaRumors

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