7Artisans displayed two new autofocus lenses at the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E).

7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 lens or Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (the E-mount version is already available):

Here are the first new lenses announced for the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E)

The new 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order

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Expect many new Chinese lenses to be announced this week during the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E) that will take place from May 10-13 in Beijing.

  
→ Venus Optics Laowa TS 100mm f/2.8 1X tilt-shift medium format lens for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad V mount (check website for updates).

→ Meike has two new autofocus lenses (check website for updates):

• Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame lens
• Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C lens

→ New TTartinsa lens to be announced in May (check website for updates).

→ 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 lens (check website for updates).

→ Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also expected to show its first autofocus lenses.

   
→ Several new Thypoch lenses are coming for various mounts on May 14.

This is the Nikon booth for the upcoming 2024 China P&E (no new product announcement expected)

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Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

• Amazon US (5% off with code Viltrox40mm)
• Amazon CA (5% off with code CEWZWCEZ)
• Amazon DE (5% off with code JM5NW8DQ)
• Viltrox official store (8% with code NIKONRUMORS)
• Pergear (international shipping)

Lens details:

• 6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
• Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
• Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
• Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
• Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
• Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
• 52mm filter thread
• Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

• Amazon US (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
• Amazon CA (8% off with code VTAX3SPO)
• 7Artisans official store (5% off with code RUMORS)
• Pegear (international shipping, 10% off with code 10%OFF7Ar50f1.8)
• Pegear DE (10% off with code 10%OFF7Ar50f1.8)

Lens details:

• Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
• 9-group 11-element optical structure
• Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
• Supports Face/Eye Detection
• STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
• Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

• Amazon US (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
• Amazon CA (8% off with code 7ARTISANSAF)
• Amazon UK (8% off with code L4DNW8HN)
• Amazon DE (8% off with code L4DNW8HN)
• 7Artisans official store (5% off with code RUMORS)
• Pegear (international shipping, 10% off with code 7Artisans27mmAF)
• Pegear DE (10% off with code 7Artisans27mmAF)

Lens details:

• 27mm focal length is suitable for portraits, landscapes, street photography and macro photography
• Five groups of six pieces of optical structure, high-precision optical glass and advanced nano-coating technology to ensure image quality and color accuracy
• F2.8 large aperture can easily cope with low-light environments
• The STM stepper motor responds quickly, high focusing accuracy, and supports eye recognition.
• 0.3m minimum focusing distance
• Supports USB Type C upgrade interface, you can download the latest firmware for upgrade by yourself

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The previously reported 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Here are the technical specifications of the upcoming 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount

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Here are the technical specifications of the upcoming AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens by 7Artisans (price:  $129, expected announcement date: April 25th, available first for Sony E-mount):

7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift APS-C lens for XF/E/MFT officially announced

Three new lenses coming from 7Artisans, one will be announced tomorrow (50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift lens for XF/E/MFT)

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As previously reported, the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift APS-C lens for XF/E/MFT is now officially announced:

• Amazon US (10% off code 101EATIJ valid until April 30th)
• Amazon CA (10% off code RTQV7UHQ valid until April 30th)
• Pegear International (10% off code 7AR50MMF1.4TILT until April 30th)
• Pergear DE (10% off code 7AR50MMF1.4TILT valid until April 30th)
• 7artisans Official Store

Additional informtion ont the new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift lens for XF/E/MFT:

 

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Here are the next three lenses that will be announced by 7Artisans (website):

• 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z mount (E-mount version already exists), price: $228, expected announcement date: April 25th
• 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E mount (previously reported here), price:  $129, expected announcement date: April 25th
• 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift lens for XF/E/MFT, price: $226, expected announcement date: tomorrow, April 17th

More pictures of the upcoming lenses:

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8:

7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift:

7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8:

Reminder - the 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens is listed for funding on Kickstarter:

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7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 autofocus APS-C lens for Sony E-mount: expected in late April.

Yongnuo AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: expected on April 18.

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: expected in late April.

Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Z/X/E mount: coming soon (minimum shooting distance: 0.4m, 55mm filter size).

Upcoming Sony E-mount Lenses

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New on Kickstarter: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing.

New on Kickstarter: Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more).
 

12 days left, over$150k raised: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.

Raised over $200k: Yashica micro - the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

Fully funded: 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens.

5 days left: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.

Coming soon: Chroma 'Click' 35mm compact film camera.

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New on Kickstarter: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.

The previously reported 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens is now listed for funding on Kickstarter.

Coming soon to Kickstarter: the smallest mirrorless from Yashica + I’m Back.

Currently on Kickstarter and still going strong: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.

Ending today: CAZE all-in-one memory card reader solution

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The previously rumored 7artians 50mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

• Amazon US (10% off with code 10L458U4)
• Amazon CA (10% off with code GW78RHOF)
• Pergear (10% off with code 10%OFF7Ar50f1.8)
• 7artisans official store (international shipping)
• B&H Photo

This is the first autofocus lens for 7artians:

7Artisans to announce their first AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens (Sony E + Nikon Z)

Additional information:

• Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
• 9-group 11-element optical structure
• Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
• Supports Face/Eye Detection
• STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
• Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

 

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