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OM System continues to be in the red in 2024 with a negative operating profit of -¥1.2 billion yen

3 septembre 2025 à 03:06


The latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report reported that OM System continues to be in the red in 2024, with sales of 36.6 billion yen and a negative operating profit of -1.2 billion yen:

OM System financial results 2024

  • Sales: 36.6 billion yen
  • Operating profit: -1.2 billion yen
  • Mirrorless cameras: 130,000 units
  • Compact cameras: 50,000 units

OM System financial results 2021-2023

  • 2023: Sales ¥29.2 billion | Operating profit -¥210 million
  • 2022: Sales ¥28.2 billion yen | Operating profit -¥640 million yen
  • 2021: Sales: ¥21.9 billion yen | Operating profit: -¥1.8 billion yen

Via dc.life, 43addict

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Sigma changes sales method and pricing of the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (E/L)

3 septembre 2025 à 00:45


Sigma announced changes in sales method and pricing of the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens for L-mount and E-mount (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) announces changes to the sales method for the SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, due to the significant delays in delivery times. This is to continue meeting diverse customer needs and ensure stable product supply. Additionally, we will be changing the product name, refreshing the exterior design and packaging, and adjusting the price accordingly.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause and kindly ask for your understanding as we strive to continue providing high-quality products and services.

Changes in sales method

Currently, we have no stock of this product except for what is currently available in stores. As a result, we are experiencing significant delays in shipping newly ordered products, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.
Going forward, we will transition to a made-to-order system as follows.

  • Previously: Regular sales
  • Going forward: Made-to-order sales (orders will be accepted for a limited time and shipped at a later, scheduled date)

Schedule

  • Order acceptance period (2025): September 4 to October 31
  • Shipment of the product: from March 2026

We will provide further details regarding the order acceptance period and schedule for next year and beyond at a later date.

Changes of product name, exterior, and packaging

Starting with products shipped from next year, the name will be changed as follows.

  • Previously: SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
  • Going forward: Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art

This change is in line with our new visual identity (VI) announced in February 2025, and we will also refresh the engravings on the exterior of our products and accessories, as well as packaging.
Please note that there will be no changes to the optical quality. We will continue to deliver the same imaging performance as before with a new look.

Price adjustment

In light of recent external factors such as rising raw material costs and manufacturing and logistics costs, we have decided to revise our price.

Additional informtion on the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 lens:

  • Sample photos (more available here and here)
  • Press release
  • Product page
  • World’s fastest full-frame 14mm lens
  • Optimized for astrophotography
  • Key features and related videos:
  • 14mm focal length
  • f1.4 maximum aperture
  • Made for full-frame, also compatible with crop sensor
  • Manual focus lock switch
  • Rear filter holder
  • Thorough aberration correction
  • Aperture ring with click and declick Options
  • Quick and quiet autofocus
  • 1170g / 2.58lbs
  • 19 elements in 15 groups

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mount officially announced

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Additional information on the upcoming Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art full-frame lens

1 septembre 2025 à 13:49


Here is some additional information on the upcoming Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art full-frame lens that is expected to be announced on September 9th during Sigma’s “Master of Optics” event:

  • Full-frame autofocus lens
  • 105mm filter thread
  • Weight: 1320g
  • Classic black finish
  • Removable tripod collar
  • Available for Sony E and Leica L-mount
  • New product launch live broadcast: Time: September 9, 2025
  • “Master of Optics” special exhibition: September 10-11, 2025
  • Pictures of the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 (via photar)


Here are some weight comparisons with other similar lenses:

Sigma to announce a new 135mm f/1.4 full-frame lens on September 9th during the “Master of Optics” event

 

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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens announced (X/E)

1 septembre 2025 à 13:56



The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information can be found hereCheck also the official website: X-mount | E-mount (international shipping available). Key features of the new lens:

  • 56mm Golden Portrait(85mm FF Equivalent)
  • 11 Aperture Blades for Ceamy Bokeh
  • 13 Elements in 8 Groups (3HR, 1ED, 1UA lenses)
  • Minimal Focus Breathing—Great for Video
  • Viltrox HyperVCM Motor for Accurate AF
  • 0.5m Minimum Focusing Distance
  • 67mm Filter Thread
  • MSRP: 580 USD / 599 EUR

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Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-V camera with a hybrid viewfinder similar to the Fuji X100/X-Pro

31 août 2025 à 02:08





Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-V camera with a hybrid viewfinder similar to the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro. Here are the latest M11-V leaks and rumors:

  • New Built-in EVF
    • 0.5 inch & 5.76 MP
    • 0.76x Magnification
    • Focus aids
    • Diopter compensation
  • New FN-Button
    • Frame selection lever with dual FN functionality for viewfinder.
  • Puristic Design
    • Clean front without rangefinder window.
    • Diamond pattern leatherette.
  • Leica Content Credentials
    • Ensure authenticity of digital images.
  • 60/36/18 Megapixel
    • Full-frame BSI image sensor with triple resolution technology.
  • Maestro III Image Processor
    • 64GB Internal memory
    • Made in Germany
  • Other

Leica M11-V camera coming with a hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100/X-Pro?

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF (Leica M11-V?) is expected to be announced in October

Leica M11-V is the name of the rumored M camera with EVF and the official announcement is coming soon

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead

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New AF 35-50mm f/1.4 Chinese lens rumored (maybe from Viltrox?)

31 août 2025 à 01:57


An unknown Chinese lens manufacturer is rumored to announce a new AF 35-50mm f/1.4 lens. There is a good chance that this could be Viltrox, as they are set to join the L Mount Alliance on September 1st. Some rumors suggested that this could be a combination of two f/1.4 fixed-focus lenses, rather than an actual zoom lens. Stay tuned for more details.

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Matt Granger’s Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest X2DII camera & 35-100mm lens

28 août 2025 à 19:08



Matt Granger updated his Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide for the latest Hasselblad X2DII camera and XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens (pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):



Check out also  Matt’s other classes and guides:

Matt Granger’s Sony Setup Guide is now live and it includes every full-frame Alpha camera

Matt Granger announced his new FujiFilm GFX Expert Setup Guide

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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens

28 août 2025 à 18:39

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer lens (check the Laowa website for any potential updates):

  • Full-frame autofocus lens
  • Image quality is as good as the new Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
  • Cheaper than the Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
  • 43mm drop-in filters, allowing VND/PL/CPL
  • TC support without drop-in filters
  • Planned release date: October 2025
  • Weight: around 1,6 kg
  • Smaller than the Nikon 200mm f/2 lens
  • For Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount
  • Weather sealed
  • AF/MF switch
  • Programmable Fn button
  • Focus limiter
  • Declicked aperture
  • Sample photos:




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