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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The previously reported AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame circular fisheye lens for E/L/RF/Z is now announced. Orders are open at Amazon and the official website ($299). AstrHori lenses are also available for sale at B&H Photo. Here are the lens specifications, MTF charts, and design diagram:

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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

Here is an updated list of what else is coming:

New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates):

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (L/Z)
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 (L/E/Z)
• 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8

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

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

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

Viltrox Spark TTL on-camera flash.

The Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens is expected in September.

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens.

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

AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens for E/L/Z/RF (check the official website for updates).

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

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