Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount
• Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox tilt-shift lens
• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount
• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)
• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses

• 7Artisans 40mm f/2.5
• 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8

• Laowa FF 45mm f/2.8 ultra macro full-frame 1-5X APO
• Laowa FF 17.5mm f/1.7 ultra macro full-frame 5-10X APO
• Laowa FF 14-60mm T3.6 stereo zoom lens

• Meike is working on new Air lightweight APS-C lenses
• Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 Mark II MIX lens for Z/E/L mount

• Songraw 50mm & 85mm f/1.2 full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E mount

• New Kase 150mm f/5.6 Reflex autofocus full-frame lens.
• Thypoch is teasing something new is coming in March – maybe a new filter?

• DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for M-mount
• Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41 Classical lens for M-mount

• SG-image 25mm f/1.8 APS-C lens in silver

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

• A new Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon (minimum focusing distance of less than 0.4m).

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

• New Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• Yongnuo to release lenses featuring its newly developed VCM motor. The new lens will be an ultra-wide-angle lens (probably 18mm). The E-mount version will be released first, with the Z-mount version following later.

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The new TTartisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II orange “Pop-Limited” edition lens for E/X mount is now available at:

• TTartisan store (in stock)
• Amazon (in stock)
• B&H Photo (coming soon)

Additional information on the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 II lens can be found here:

Just announced: TTAr­ti­san AF 35mm f/1.8 II Orange “Pop-Limited” edition lens (E/X)

TTartisan already had an orange 27mm f/2.8 lens in 2024:

The new TTartisan 27mm f/2.8 yellow/orange limited edition lens is now available

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

Via FujiAddict

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The Chinese company Songdian is teasing a new Micro Four Thirds camera – it seems that they will be joining the Micro Four Thirds Alliance:

Songdian already sells several different camera models in China:

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Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C macro manual focus lens (E/Z/X/MFT/EFM) with a clicked aperture:

• US: B&H Photo
• Worldwide: Brightin Star store (use code RUMORS for $5 off)

• 2× Magnification
• 0.182m closest focusing distance
• Clicked aperture with half-stop control
• Special IMC xoating
• Additional information:

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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Via NikonRumors

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Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount
• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount
• Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox tilt-shift lens
• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount
• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)
• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses

• 7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 (coming in January-February)

• Laowa FF 45mm f/2.8 ultra macro full-frame 1-5X APO
• Laowa FF 17.5mm f/1.7 ultra macro full-frame 5-10X APO
• Laowa FF 14-60mm T3.6 stereo zoom lens

• SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens (E/Z/L)

• Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens (expected in late January – early February 2026).

• Meike is working on a new lightweight lens with a silver ring.
• Chinese manufacturers are developing autofocus medium-format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount.
• New Kase 150mm f/5.6 Reflex autofocus full-frame lens.
• New line of Songraw lenses.
• New DJ Optical lens.

• SG-image 25mm f/1.8 APS-C lens in silver

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

• New DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount.

• A new Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon (minimum focusing distance of less than 0.4m).

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

• New Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 R DA DSM APS-C lens (RF mount version).

• Yongnuo to release lenses featuring its newly developed VCM motor. The new lens will be an ultra-wide-angle lens (probably 18mm). The E-mount version will be released first, with the Z-mount version following later.

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

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FujiAddict reports that at least three Chinese manufacturers are working on autofocus medium format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. One of the lenses will most likely be the Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2 (the second manufacturer could be Viltrox):

Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens (+ comparison with the Sigma and Nikon 200mm f/2)

Multiple Chinese Manufacturers Are Now Working On Autofocus Lenses For GFX

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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7Artisans is teasing a new lightweight (≈90g) lens that will be officially announced on January 27th. I am pretty sure this is the previously reported 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF (Sony and Viltrox both already have 40mm f/2.5 lenses):

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

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The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon, Ali Express, and Brightin Star website with an introductory price discount:

• Introductory price: $269.99 (valid January 16 – January 26)
• Regular price: $299.99
• 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements
• Signature aperture ring design
• Excellent center sharpness
• Sample photos can be found here

Additional information:

Additional information on the two new/upcoming Brightin Star lenses

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount
• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount
• Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox tilt-shift lens
• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount
• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)
• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses
• Viltrox Nexus PL to E Pro cinema adapter with full AF capabilities coming to Kickstarter on January 15 (will provide autofocus to manual focus lenses – will turn PL cinema lenses into Sony E-mount with autofocus)

• New 7Artisans lens or Leica M-mount (new 75mm f/1.25)
• 7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 (coming in January-February)

• Laowa FF 45mm f/2.8 ultra macro full-frame 1-5X APO
• Laowa FF 17.5mm f/1.7 ultra macro full-frame 5-10X APO
• Laowa FF 14-60mm T3.6 stereo zoom lens

• SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens (E/Z/L)

• Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens (mid-January)
• Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens (late January

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

• New DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount.

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

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

• New Yongnuo YN23mm f/1.4R APS-C lens.

• New Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 R DA DSM lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Z DF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount.

• A new Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon (minimum focusing distance of less than 0.4m).

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Here is some additional information on the previously reported SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for E/Z/L mount (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress):

• Focal length: 35mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.2
• Autofocus: Yes
• Metal square lens hood included
• Foor E/Z/L mount
• The Sony E & Nikon Z versions will be released in late January, and the L-mount will probably come in February/March
• The visual design of the final version may change (the lens top displayed should only show “xxmm Fx.x”)
• Available in both silver and black
• A Nikon SE design version will be released later

SG-Image to announce a new AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens (E/Z/L)

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Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Viltrox lenses:

• Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB
• Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)

• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount

• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount

• Viltrox tilt-shift lens

• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount

• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)

• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

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Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount
• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount
• Viltrox tilt-shift lens
• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount
• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)
• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses

• 7Artisans LITE APS-C lenses
• 7Artisans 40mm f/2.5 (coming in January-February)

• SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens (E/Z/L)

• Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens (mid-January)
• Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens (late January

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

• New DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount.

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

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

• New Yongnuo YN23mm f/1.4R APS-C lens.

• New Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 R DA DSM lens (RF mount version).

• New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Z DF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount.

• A new Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount is coming soon (minimum focusing distance of less than 0.4m).

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

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Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Viltrox lenses:

• Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)
• Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO (E/Z)

• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount

• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount

• Viltrox tilt-shift lens

• Viltrox lenses for Canon RF mount

• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens (or similar)

• New Viltrox Chip series pancake lenses

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

The new Viltrox conversion lenses for Fuji X100 cameras are now in stock

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SG-Image is developing a new AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for E/Z/L mount – here are some pictures of the final prototype (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress):

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TTAr­ti­san released a new silver version of their AF 40mm f/2 full-frame lens for E/Z/L Mount:

• TTArtisan online store
• B&H Photo
• Amazon

Additional information:

Additional information on the TTAr­ti­san AF 40mm f/2 lens can be found here:

New $168 TTartisan AF 40mm f/2 lens announced (E/Z)

TTartisan AF 40mm f/2 full-frame lens now available also for L-mount

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