Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa APS-C 12-24mm f/5.6 - the world’s first zoom + shift lens (for E/L/R/X/Z/EF-M). The price of the lens is $699 and you can order it here.

Additional informiton:

12-24mm Zoom Range with Constant Aperture

The Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens offers a versatile zoom range of 12mm to 24mm, providing an expansive angle of view from 102.5° to 63.9°. This allows photographers to capture a wide variety of scenes. With a constant aperture of f/5.6, the lens ensures consistent exposure throughout the entire zoom range, offering great flexibility while maintaining high image quality.

Precise  ±7mm Shift Amount

The remarkable ±7mm shift capability set this lens apart. All shift lenses currently available in the market are primes, which makes this lens the WORLD’s first wide-angle zoom shift lens. This feature enables photographers to achieve precise perspective control and effortlessly minimize distortion.

Exceptional Distortion Control

The lens showcases excellent distortion control, allowing users to capture accurate and true-to-life images. This makes it an excellent choice for architectural and interior photography, where precise image quality is crucial.

15cm closest focusing distance

The Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens also has an exceptionally short focusing distance. Capable of focusing as close as 5.9 inches (15 cm) from the sensor. This lens offers photographers plenty of opportunities for creative experimentation.

77mm filter thread

The Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens offers the convenience of a 77mm filter thread, which can be used when the lens hood is attached.

Specifications

Venus Optics Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 announced in China: the world’s first zoom + shift lens

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The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for M/E/RF/Z/L mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders will be open soon at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website.

Additional information on the new lens:

Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens

Additional information on the Leica M-mount version of the lens:

New: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle pancake lens for Leica M-mount

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Hasselblad will announce a new XCD 3,4/75P lens on November 7th (previously reported here - I am not sure if the rumored 150mm will be announed in addition to the 75mm).

Hasselblad currently has 13 XCD medium format lenses.

Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E lens

IDSworks announced new modular base plate and L-bracket for Hasselblad X2D cameras

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→ New Profoto D30 monolight announced.

→ New KEKS KM02 Light-meter 2024 released.

     
→ SanDisk announced new 2TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory cards.

→ SmallRig announced a new carbon fiber tripod kit FT-S303 4643.

→ New: Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount (buy here).

→ Venus Optics to release a new Laowa “cookie”/pancake lens for Leica M-mount next week.

Matt Irwin visits the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo (video)

Nikon released new ARCREST II protection filters

New: Gura Gear Kiboko City Insert for Leica cameras

New KEKS products: rapid-winder for Leica M2/M3 cameras, new light meter and flash

Fujifilm X-M5 Owners Manual Now Available

Instax Lomo’ Instant Wide Glass

Sony ZV-1 II and ZV-1F Firmware 2.00 Updates Released

Canon 50-250mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C Patent

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Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens:

The new version will have an improved optical design and improved color balance.

The lens is expected to be announced later in November.

Meike lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Meike's website.

The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8

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The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C manual focus lens for E/Z/RF/XF/EF-M/MFT has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales (the lens will soon be listed for sale on Amazon and Brightin Star website):

Update - please note that this is a different lens than the already existing Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 (f/0.95 vs. f/1.4). The old Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 doesn't have fluorescent markings:

Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens officially announced (E/Z/X)

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SC-Image has several new lenses (SG-Image lenses are sold on Ali Express and Amazon JP):

SG-Image 18mm f/6.3 lens cap  (AliExpress):

• Ultra-compact and lightweight body lens cap with a built-in lens cap.
• For Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and MFT

SG-Image AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens (Ali Express and Amazon JP):
 

• Price: 39,000 yen
• Focus mode: AF
• Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (including 5 high-refractive lenses)
• Aperture blades: 9
• Aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16
• Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 69×78mm
• Weight: 365g

SG-Image 50mm f/1.8 "Phantom" lens with interchangeable bokeh patterns/aperture plates (Amazon JP):

• Focal length: 50mm (35mm format equivalent)
• Focus mode: MF (Manual focus)
• Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (including 3 high-refractive lenses)
• Aperture plates: 4 (variable shape aperture)
• Supported image size: Full size
• Aperture range: F1.8
• Minimum shooting distance: 0.5m
• Filter diameter: 58mm
• Size: Φ69mm x 48mm (excluding mount)
• Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap
• Weight: Approx. 310g

Update on the upcoming SG-Image lenses

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FujiAddict spotted a new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens (Fujifilm X-mount) that will be officially announced soon. Here are the details (check also the official Viltrox website):

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens will also be available in white (see previous coverage of that lens):

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Here are some rumors on the two upcoming Fujifilm cameras for 2025 that were teased during the last X Summit:

• The larger one on the left under the white cloth (white like the GFX boxes) should be a GFX camera, possibly the fixed-lens GFX camera rumored to be coming in the first half of 2025.
• The smaller one on the right under the black cloth (black like the X-series boxes) should be an X camera, possibly the so-called "half-frame" camera with a 1-inch portrait-oriented sensor (thanks Mistral75)

“But wait, there’s one more thing”: Fujifilm is teasing two new cameras for next year

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Here is some additional information on the upcoming 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame lens from 7Artisans (E/Z/R/L mount):

The rumored 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens with fluorescent scale (E/Z/R/L) will be announced on October 31

7Artisans to announce a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens (E/Z/R/L)

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Sony Japan announced a new Alpha "special event" for November 20-21:

"We will be holding a fan event to express our gratitude to all of you who regularly use the α. This is a special event where you can get your hands on a mirrorless α and experience it for yourself. We will also be holding special events that will make you love α even more, including a special talk show and a special photography experience booth, in addition to a public display of masterpieces by professionals."

The list of rumored/expected Sony products that will be officially announced at that event can be found here:

Sony is rumored to announce several new products next month

Possible November Announcements: Sony A1 II, Sony a7V, Sony RX1RIII, and Sony 24-70mm f/2

Source: Sony Japan

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New Nikon camera N2326 registered in Asia

Nikon announced the development of the already leaked Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens for the Nikon Z-mount

Sony also has a 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens that costs $2,500

New EasyCover camera cases for the Nikon Z6III released

Nikon Z-GR1 and Zfc-GR1 extension grips for Zf/Zfc cameras and metal hot shoe covers now available in the US

New collaboration: Aether x Leica bring you a limited edition “reporter jacket”

Project B23 “The Barnack Reimagined” (3D printed Barnack camera)

New Pentax K-3 III/Monochrom firmware update version 2.20 released

Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE Discontinued

Canon RF 70-150mm f/1.8 Patent Found

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Here are the Halloween deals on photo gear:

• Alphagvrd camera & lens skins: use code halloween24
• Skylum Luminar Neo: up to 81% Off
• Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle: 10% off with coupon code HALLOWEEN24
• Ulanzi: save up to 15%/150$ off
• Heipi: free accessory with orders over $40 & $40 off for orders over $399
• Meike: up to $1,200 off
• AstrHori: up to 25% off
• 7Artisans: up to 30% off
• Brightinstar
• Insta360: use code INRPWDO

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The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 90th anniversary limited edition hybrid instant camera is now in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon. Additional information on the limited edition can be found here:

"The mini Evo is a hybrid instant camera incorporating digital technology, and supporting the card-size mini format film released in 2021. It comes with ten lens effects including Soft Focus and Light Leak as well as ten film effects including Monochrome and Retro. These two types of effects can be combined freely to create 100 different shooting effects so that users can express their emotions through instax prints. The camera body sports a premium and classical look and is characterized by analog-like operability using the lens dial, film dial and print lever, designed with attention to detail such as operation noise. In June 2023, Fujifilm added Brown as a new color to Black."

Fujifilm announced new Instax Mini Link 3 and Instax Mini EVO Limited Edition cameras

Via FujiAddict

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The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $899 (additional information). For comparison, here are the prices of other 135mm lenses:

• Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: $2,496.95
• Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM: $2,099 (now $200 off)
• Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: $2,098
• Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8: $799

The lens will be listed soon on the official Viltrox website. The Z-mount version will be released later.

Additional information on the new lens:

• Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
• Fast Medium-Length Prime
• VCM Focusing Mechanism
• Autofocus Design
• Multilayer Nano Coating
• Dust and Moisture-Proof Design
• Technical specifications:

Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and the Viltrox online store, where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

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Canon officially announces the previously rumored three hybrid and one stereoscopic prime lenses for RF mount:

• Pre-orders: B&H | WEX | Erhardt
• Additional information
• Press releases
• Key features of the new lenses:

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens

• Up to 7.5 stops with IBIS and OIS
• Wide and fast constant f2.8 aperture
• Up to 400mm with 2x extender
• Well-suited to stills and video
• Compatible with Canon Zoom servo grip
• Available in white or black variants

Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

• Industry-standard focal length
• Impressively detailed images
• Smooth iris ring lock control
• Fast and bright f1.4 aperture
• Silent AF with Nano USM & VCM
• Canon L lens build quality

Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

• Impeccable image quality
• Sharp and precise focusing
• Smooth iris ring lock control
• Fast and bright f1.4 aperture
• Silent AF with Nano USM & VCM
• Flexible minimum focusing distance

Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens

• Dual fisheye lenses developed for 3D 180° VR content
• Perfectly synchronised images
• Intelligent folding optical design
• Built for edge-to-edge sharpness
• Meeting the demands of growing VR technology

New: Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM lens for capturing spatial video for the Apple Vision Pro and Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens for VR content

Here is what to expect from Canon on October 30th

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The previously reported 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens with fluorescent scale will be officially announced on October 31st (check the official website for details):

The fully-leaked details on the new lens can be found here:

7Artisans to announce a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens (E/Z/R/L)

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Samyang is rumored to announce a new 35mm lens. Here is the first leaked picture - this is all we have for now:

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BCN Retail released the latest stats on the small camera market in Japan, and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (B&H | Erhardt | WEK) dominates the rankings with over 24%:

1. DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 24.3%
2. GoPro HERO 12 Black: 9.1%
3. Panasonic HC-V495M: 7.3%
4. Sony HDR-CX680: 7.3%
5. Sony FDR-AX45A: 5.5%
6. DJI Osmo Action 4: 5.4%
7. Panasonic HO-VX2KS: 5.2%
8. DJI Osmo Action 3: 3.2%
9. DJI Pocket 2:  2.8%
10. GoPro HERO 10 Black: 2.8%

New DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera announced

The latest BCN mirrorless market share/sale rankings data

BCN report June 2024: Sony takes the #1 spot from Canon in Japan

BCN sales rankings in Japan for the first half of 2024

Via BCNR

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New Nikon rebates – the Z6 III is now $200 off

IDS Works has a new modular grip for Leica D-Lux 8 cameras

2024: 70 years of Leica M cameras and 100 years since the production of the Leica I

Leica interview at the 2024 Paris Photo Show

Ricoh/Pentax interview at the 2024 Paris Photo Show

Camerafoundry CineBack for Fujifilm X-H2S and X-H2

PT: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review – A New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses

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