The previously reported 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount has officially launched. Pre-orders are now open at:
Additional information:
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Several new lenses from Chinese brands will be on display (some will be officially announced) next week at the 2026 IBC show in Amsterdam:
Sirui (Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lenses):
Venus Optics (Laowa AF 35mm f/2.8 APO 1:1 macro lens):
7artisans (AF 18mm f/2 APS-C lens):
NiSi (26mm f/0.7 & 50mm T1 lenses):
SG-Image (AF 15mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/1.4):
Meike (AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX APS-C lens, see also lens roadmap):
More upcoming Chinese lenses can be found here:
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In addition to the AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens, 7Artisans also has a new AF 18mm f/2 wide-angle APS-C lens that weighs only 109g (previously reported here). Orders should open soon at the official 7Artisans online store (use code RUMORS for a discount).
Additional information on the new lens:
First pictures of the upcoming 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2, 10mm f/2.5, and 10mm f/4 lenses
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The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens (E/Z/L) is now officially announced and is available for order directly from the 7artisans online store – use code RUMORS for a discount (coming soon to B&H Photo).
| Model | AF 10mm F2.5 | Mount | E/Z/L |
| Format | Full Frame | Focus Range | 0.15m – ∞ |
| Aperture Range | F2.5-F16 | Filter Size | Filter not supported |
| Angle of View | 185° | Aperture Blades | 9 pcs |
| Weight | ≈504g (E) | Optical Design | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Lens Size | Φ76mm*L94mm | Material | Metal |
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Several new Chiens lenses are expected to be released at the upcoming BIRTV2026 show in Beijing, China (August 19 – 22, 2026):
All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)
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