Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced:

• TTartisan 75mm f/2
• TTartisan 40mm f/2
• TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8
• 7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4
• Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4
• Meike 24mm f/1.4
• Brightin Star 35mm f/1.8
• Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro
• AstrHori 6mm f/2.8
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8
• Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III
• AstrHori 18mm f/5.6

Here is an updated list of what else is coming:

Upcoming Viltrox lenses:

• Viltrox adapter with AI autofocus support called Nexus Focus
• Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air APS-C lens coming on September 19
• Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air full-frame lens coming on September 19
• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens
• New: Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO (new EVO series of lenses)
• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5

New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates):

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (L/Z): coming on Septmber 16th
• 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 (to be announced next week at the 2025 IBC show)

SG-Image 7.5mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens – already listed for sale on eBay.

Songraw 85mm f/1.2 lens.

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens.

Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens.

New Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens.

New Yongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 R DA DSM lens with a lock button.

SG-Image AF 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens coming next week.

New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).

New Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4R DA DSM lens.

Light Lens Lab is working on a new 300mm f/1.9 lens with an APO design.

ZY Optics is expected to announce a new autofocus full-frame lens in the second half of the year.

New Dulens to be announced next week (IBC 2025).

Sirui will also announce a new Aurora lens at the 2025 IBC show next week.

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Here is what else is new:

New Nikon rebates for September started in the US

Comparing the Nikon ZR camera with the RED Komodo X, V Raptor Z-mount models

New state-of-the-art, top-of-the-line Oberwerth Signature Line of camera bags launched

Check out the latest rare Leica gear at Leica Store Lisse

The next Tamarkin auction will take place on November 15, 2025

Owlkrown released new “Shutter Toppers” soft release buttons (10% off coupon included)

Ricoh GR IV camera FAQ

Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary and Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art Shortages

IBC 2025 News Shooter Coverage: Viltrox NEXUS PL to E Pro Adapter, New Viltrox Air EVO & LAB Series Lenses, and Laowa 200mm f/2 $1999!

Fujifilm Dominates MapCamera Sales Ranking Again

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Light Lens Lab is working on a new 300mm f/1.9 lens with an APO design. The new lens will be able to cover medium-format sensors. Here is the MTF chart of the upcoming lens:

Previous coverage of Light Lens Lab lenses can be found here.

Light Lens Lab to start producing photographic and cinematic films

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The Maven Wave 3 filters Kickstarter funding is ending today:

• Ending today: Maven Wave 3 filters
• New: SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper
• New: AXIS by 3 Legged Thing
• Late ledges: Peak Design Pro Tripod
• Late ledges:Lit Duo 1 lightmeter

New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

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The Russian Krasnogorsk S. A. Zverev Plant (KMZ) has launched a new Russar 5.6/20 lens for E-mount. The old version of this lens was available only for the L39 mount (see previous Zenit coverage). Here are the details:

• Focal length: 20mm
• Maximum aperture: 5.6
• Minimum aperture: 22
• Number of aperture blades: 7
• Field of view angle: 95°
• Focus: Manual
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.5 m
• Optical design Groups/elements: 4/6
• Filter thread diameter: 49 mm
• Weight: 100 g.
• Price: 43,710 rubles

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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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The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo (sold out already). Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly.

Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories:

New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today – check availability at:

• B&H Photo
• Adorama
• Amazon
• Foto Erhardt
• Foto Koch
• WEX Photo
• Camea Canada

The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today

Here is a nice new strap for your new Ricoh GR IV camera

Ricoh GR IV camera accessories

The new Ricoh GF-2 flash is exclusively designed for the GR IV camera

Via PentaxRumors

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AstrHori has announced a new 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z cameras, featuring an improved design (see the old version here) and priced at $119. You can order one on this page or at Peargear (AstrHori lenses are also sold at Amazon). Additional information on the new lens:

• Frame Size: APS-C
• Focal Length: 18mm
• Aperture: F5.6
• Angle of View: 76.8°
• Focus Range: 0.3m ~ ∞
• Weight: ~169g (E-mount)
• Mounts: E / L / X / Z
• Price: $119 / €129 / £119

Announced: AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for E/L/RF/Z ($299)

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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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.

 

• Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air APS-C lens coming on September 19
• Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air full-frame lens coming on September 19

• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens
• New: Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO (new EVO series of lenses)

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

• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5

Here is the classification of he different Viltrox product lines:

• LAB: an experimental ultra-high-specification lens with a small screen, control ring, and VCM motor
• PRO: a high-specification lens with an aperture ring and a VCM motor
• EVO: only with a stepless aperture ring and an STM motor
• AIR: lightweight, no additional controls, with STM motor

• 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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Here are the latest patents from Fujifilm, Tamron, and Canon:

Canon RF50mm F1.4 L VCM Patent Found

Canon 50mm f/1.2 Patent Found

Canon 20mm F2.8 Macro IS and 24mm F2.8 Macro Patents Found

Fujifilm 165mm F2.8 OIS Patent Found For GFX

Fujinon 6mm f/1.8 and 10.5mm f/3.5 Patents Found

Tamron 28-70mm F2, 25-200mm F2.8-5.6, and 25-100mm F2.8 Patents Found

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Here is what else is new:

Pope Francis’s Leica M-A film camera to be auctioned for charity, estimated to fetch €700,000 – €800,000

New SmallRig cage kit for Nikon ZR released

Nikon ZR introductory offer at Foto Erhardt: get an instant €150 discount

Nikon ZR cinema camera additional coverage

But wait, there is more: RED announced a new Streamlined V-RAPTOR XE 8K cinema camera

The first Nikon ZR cinema camera YouTube reviews

Additional coverage of the new Leitz Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses with user-interchangeable mounts (E/RF/Z/L)

Post Launch Coverage Of The Canon EOS C50, RF-Mount RF85mm F1.4 L VCM, Canon CINE-SERVO 11-55mm T2.95, and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A

Canon EOS C50 Cages and Accessories Announced From SmallRig and MID4

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As previously reported, today Fujifilm officially released their first large format GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo
• Additional information
• Press release
• Previous coverage
• Related videos:

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 and FUJIFILM GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Announced

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Fujifilm is rumored to release a new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 lens later this year (2025). The lens was on Fuji’s roadmap:

Fujifilm affordable wide zoom lens XC lineup:

• Size 40-50mm
• 60-70mm diameter
• Weight 130-170g

List of lenses Fujifilm is considering / working on

This could be a potential replacement for the current XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ version that was introduced back in 2018:

Fuji X-A5, X-A20 cameras and Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens officially announced

What’s next for Fujifilm?

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Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount (user-interchangeable mounts):

• Pre-order at B&H Photo
• Additional Information
• Product page
• Related videos
• Press release

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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:

• B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo
• Additional information
• First reviews
• Ultra compact 50-200mm supertelephoto lens
• 100-400mm 35mm equivalent focal length
• Fast f2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range
• Delivers up to 7 stops of 5-axis sync IS
• Supports in-camera focus stacking
• IP53-certified weather sealing
• Additional pictures

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)

Via 43addict

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

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt | Camera Canada
• Estimate shipping date: October 20th
• 24.5MP partially stacked sensor
• RED and Nikon technologies combined
• 6K 60p and 4K 120p recording
• 12-bit RAW in-camera with R3D NE, N-RAW, & ProRes RAW
• Supports ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, and H.264
• World’s first in-camera 32-bit float audio
• Nikon also announced a new ME-D10 shotgun microphone for ZR
• New SmallRig cage kit for Nikon ZR released
• Previously reported specs & pictures
• Additional information
• Press release
• Additional pictures:

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AXIS by 3 Legged Thing is a new, secure, quick-release camera strap system.

SPINN.DESIGN has a new fundraising project for a ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper: photo, travel, outdoor – protect your tech equipment with all-over hook & loop in seconds, secure, weatherproof, and space-saving.

Other projects still available on Kickstarter:

• Maven Wave 3 filters
• Peak Design Pro Tripod (late ledges)
• Lit Duo 1 lightmeter (late ledges)

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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

Via 43addict

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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

Via NikonRumors

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