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Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens

12 septembre 2025 à 21:01

Additional information on the upcoming Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens by Venus Optics (see the latest updated roadmap):

  • 180mm telephoto lens, powerful spatial compression capabilities
  • Autofocus from 1.5m to infinity
  • Manual magnification up to 1.5x
  • 14.8cm minimum working distance
  • APO apochromatic lens effectively reduces color scattering in images
  • Customizable FN button for one-touch access to commonly used functions
  • Lens designL 12 elements in 9 groups
  • AF/MF switch
  • Full frame lens
  • Autofocus: EF/E/Z mount
  • Manual focus: RF/L mount
  • Weight: 400g
  • Announcement on September 15th
  • Sample photos:

The latest Venus Optics Laowa lens roadmap

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What’s coming next from Viltrox?

11 septembre 2025 à 22:20

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 + face detection, and more.


Since Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance, here are the first two lenses that will be released for L-mount:

  • Viltrox Z3 TTL flash with a unique mech-inspired design.

Two new Air lenses added to the Viltrox roadmap: 9mm f/2.8 & 14mm f/4

This is the upcoming Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens

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

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses (#IBC2025 show)

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens officially announced

10 septembre 2025 à 06:28



The previously reported OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens is now officially announced. Offering a 100-400mm full-frame equivalent supertelephoto zoom range, this lens fills the gap in the current OM’s zoom lens range. It offers sharp images with a fast f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal range. Pair these with its 7 stops of 5-axis sync IS, and you have a super-versatile lens. Pre-orders are now open at:

First OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens reviews

OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens rumored to be announced tomorrow (September 10th)

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Nikon/RED Zr cinema camera announced

10 septembre 2025 à 04:35



The previously rumored Nikon Zr cinema camera is now officially announced:

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OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens rumored to be announced tomorrow (September 10th)

9 septembre 2025 à 21:55



As previously reported, the new OM SYSTEM 50-200mm f/2.8 Pro lens will be officially announced tomorrow (September 10th). Here are the details:

  • Misc: IP53 Weather Sealing
  • Dimensions (mm): 91.4 × 225.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Diameter (mm): 91.4
  • Length (mm): 225.8
  • Weight (g): 1075
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Optical Construction: 21 elements in 13 groups
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 51–100 cm
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 100–400 mm
  • Focal Length Range (mm): 50–200
  • Maximum Focal Length (mm): 200
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Color: White
  • 3499,00€

OM System and Panasonic Lumix price increases coming to the US, while new Sofortrabatt & Cashback programs started in Europe

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

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Here are the rumored Nikon Zr cinema camera specifications

9 septembre 2025 à 13:35


Here are the latest/updated Nikon Zr cinema camera specifications:

  • No Open Gate Gate
  • No overheating
  • Great built quality
  • Small grip and thumb rest
  • Very small and compact
  • Photo/video selector on top
  • No cooling fans
  • HUGE LCD screen – great for vlogging
  • Micro HDMI
  • Nikon N-Log
  • RED RAW
  • RED color science “experience”
  • Price for camera body only: $2,100
  • 24MP partially stacked sensor
  • Dynamic range: +15 stops (RED system)
  • Very large LCD screen: 4″ LCD screen, 3.07m dots, 1000nits
  • 6K (intra-frame compression)
  • Many features and tech from RED will be incorporated inside
  • RED internal up to 6K 60p
  • N-Raw/Prores Raw/Prores 422hq
  • Smart hot shoe (for external EVF I assume based the leaked pictures)
  • New mic available as an accessory for the hot show (priced around $300)
  • Image stabilization
  • 1 CFexpress Type B and 1 microSD card slots
  • Dimensions: 133 x 80 x 48 mm
  • Weight: 540g
  • Pricing based on Euro conversions should be around $2,600-$3,750 – keep in mind that this range includes also some lens kit options
  • Brick-shaped, video-oriented design, without pentaprism and EVF – a combination of the current RED models design, the Sony FX3, and the Nikon Z30 (we already know that from the leaked pictures)
  • Announcement tonight around midnight EDT
  • Pre-orders coming soon at: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt | Camera Canada

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Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 8x zoom full-frame lens development announced

9 septembre 2025 à 13:27


On the same day Sigma released their new 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens, Tamron announced the development of a new 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 all-in-one 8x zoom full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount model A075 (check for pricing and availability):

TAMRON announces development of the evolved G2 All-in-One 8x Zoom, 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2 (Model A075) for Sony E-mount Full-Frame Mirrorless

Tamron Co., Ltd. – September 9, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075), an all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

PRODUCT NAME 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075)
For Sony E-mount
DATE OF LAUNCH Launch planned in autumn 2025

Product Overview

The TAMRON 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) is the successor to the highly acclaimed 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), reborn as an advanced 2nd-generation “G2” model. As the originator of modern all-in-one zoom lenses, TAMRON celebrates its 75th anniversary with this new cutting-edge lens. The new G2 model maintains its compact size while expanding the wide end from 28mm to 25mm and preserving the 200mm telephoto range. It offers improved image quality and faster, more precise autofocus powered by TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1.9 at the 25mm wide end, the lens also provides half-macro shooting. Combining portability with uncompromising performance, this next-generation all-in-one zoom lens supports creative expression for everyone from beginners to professionals. Experience the full potential of an all-in-one zoom, reimagined.

Product Features

1. Advanced 2nd-Generation All-in-One Zoom — The 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2
2. Compact All-in-One Zoom Lens Excels at Everything from Everyday Moments to Expressing Your Creativity
3. Exceptional Image Quality — Captures Every Detail
4. Fast, Precise VXD Autofocus — Great for Capturing Sports and Pets in Motion
5. Outstanding Close-Up Performance with 1:1.9 Magnification — Enjoy Half-Macro Shooting
6. Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software for Easy Customization
7. Comfortable Ergonomic Design for Ease of Use
       - Enhanced Exterior Surface
– Smooth and User-Friendly Zoom and Focus Rings

8. Unified 67mm Filter Size

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Canon EOS C50 camera and RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens officially announced (+ a new Canon Ixus 285 HS A compact)

9 septembre 2025 à 14:04





The previously rumored Canon EOS C50 camera and Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens are now officially announced:

Canon EOS C50 Camcorder

  • Smallest lightest full-frame Cinema EOS camera
  • Full-frame 7K CMOS sensor with open gate 3:2 mode
  • Combines high-res stills with professional video formats
  • Hybrid capture with 32MP stills, 7K 60p RAW video, 4K 120P
  • RAW, C-RAW, JPEG, and HEIF stills recording formats
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with EOS iTR AF X

Canon RF 85mm f1.4 L VCM Lens

  • Exceptional image quality
  • Wide, bright, and fast f1.4 aperture
  • Designed with portraiture in mind
  • Expressive subject isolation
  • Quiet, fast and precise VCM AF motor
  • Unified Canon Hybrid Prime design

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