ZY Optics (Zhongyi) will release new 30mm f/2.4 and 45mm f/1.4 lenses at the Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026). Here are the details on the 30mm f/2.4 medium format lens (Zhongyi lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):

• Format & Compatibility: Designed for 44×33mm (4433) medium format sensors; native mount support for Fujifilm GFX series (e.g., GFX50S) and Pentax 645 (including 645Z); also compatible with older digital backs (Mamiya, Leaf, Phase One CCD models with similar sensor size).
• Focal Length & Aperture: 30mm wide-angle (provides a perspective wider than ~80° on 4433 format); bright maximum aperture of f/2.4.
• Aperture Range: f/2.4, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16, f/22.
• Optical Design & Performance: Modern optics delivering high sharpness and resolution; rendering style combines contemporary clarity with the atmospheric “vintage” character of older lenses.
• Build Quality: Full-metal construction with a substantial, premium feel and notable weight when handheld.
• Series Context: Latest addition to ZHONGYI’s PITTURA series, following the 65mm F1.4 and 80mm F1.6.
• Price & Availability: Regular price 3580 RMB; introductory/pre-order price 3380 RMB

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The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens will debut next week at the Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026). The Sony E-mount will be released first, with the Nikon Z-mount to follow. This will be the third Pro lens after the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4.

In the US, Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. International shipping is available from Pergear and at the official Viltrox website (you can get 8% off at the online store with code NIKONRUMORS).

Here is the list of new Viltrox products

Complete list of new/upcoming Viltrox products for the 2024 CP+ show

Additional pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8, 75mm f/1.8, and 90mm f/2.2 EVO lenses

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The Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026) starts next week, and we have already started seeing teasers and leaks of upcoming products. The two big ones are Sony and Canon – they will both announce new products on May 13th:

• Canon – May 13, 2026: new Canon EOS R6V camera (see previous coverage)
• Sony – May 13, 2026 at 9:30 am EDT: Sony will announce a new a7R VI camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens (see previous coverage)

You can already put down a deposit for the new Sony products at Foto Erhardt:

Here are the actual teasers:

 

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The Sony a7R VI camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens could be announced on or around May 13th

A new Canon EOS R6 V camera is coming soon – here are the rumored specifications

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A few days ago, I purchased two external LaCie hard drives from B&H Photo for a project. I received the hard drives today and realized I need a third drive. I went back to the B&H website, and I was surprised to notice that prices have gone up significantly since I placed my order just a few days ago:

LaCie 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSD price from a few days ago:

LaCie 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSD price now (from $1,429 to $1,599, or around 12% up):

LaCie 5TB Rugged USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive price from a few days ago:

LaCie 5TB Rugged USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive price now (from $219.99 to $239.99, or around 9% up):

If you are planning to buy any kind of memory storage, I strongly suggest you do it asap before the next price increase kicks in. Amazon is pretty much out of stock on many popular storage devices, but I noticed that B&H Photo still has many in stock.

ProGrade and OWC already announced price increases – all other brands will follow soon:

ProGrade memory cards price increase coming on May 1st, others will follow

OWC announced a memory card price increase, while B&H is running a sale on Lexar memory cards

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Meike is teasing the release of a new autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras. The new lens will be on display at the upcoming Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026):

Check the official Meike website, B&H Photo, and Amazon for any new product listings.

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