The Kickstarter project for the world’s first  Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L mount is ending tomorrow with  over $537k raised. Here are the details:

• Three focal lengths — 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
• Fast, accurate AF
• Weighing only around 620g
• Unified 136° focus throw with dual-scale markings (imperial & metric)
• 1.33× constant squeeze for authentic 2.35:1 widescreen look
• Smooth, creamy bokeh with distinctive cinematic character
• Two flare styles – Blue (futuristic) / Neutral (natural)
• Consistent color tone across focal lengths
• Professional control with AF/MF switch, aperture lock & de-click, customization
• Weather-sealed build · 3-year replacement + lifetime service

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The world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L mount raised over $217k on Kickstarter:

Now on Kickstarter: the world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for E/Z/L

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The new Caira AI Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised over $403k on Kickstarter:

The new Caira AI Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised over $400k on Kickstarter

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Here are a few other successfully funded Kickstarter projects that are still available as late pledges:

• SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp
• Peak Design Pro Tripod
• Lit Duo 1 lightmeter – you can play Snake on it:

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The previously reported Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X autofocus full-frame cine lenses for E/Z/L mount launched on Kickstarter today (the world’s first full-frame autofocus anamorphic lenses). Here are the details:

• Three focal lengths — 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
• Fast, accurate AF
• Weighing only around 620g
• Unified 136° focus throw with dual-scale markings (imperial & metric)
• 1.33× constant squeeze for authentic 2.35:1 widescreen look
• Smooth, creamy bokeh with distinctive cinematic character
• Two flare styles – Blue (futuristic) / Neutral (natural)
• Consistent color tone across focal lengths
• Professional control with AF/MF switch, aperture lock & de-click, customization
• Weather-sealed build · 3-year replacement + lifetime service

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

• AstrHori 9mm f/2.8
• Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
• Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Asph 11873 (Double Aspherical AA)

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

• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount
• Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount
• Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air lens for Fuji XF mount
• Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
• Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount
• Viltrox teleconverters
• Viltrox tilt-shift lens
• Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens maybe?

7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C lens.

Laowa 35mm f/2.8 tilt-shift lens from Venus Optics.

Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount.

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 Sirui Astra 50/75/100mm at T1.8 1.33x full-frame anamorphic autofocus lenses for L/E/Z mount (world’s first). More focal lengths to be added later. Coming soon on Kickstarter (in November).

New Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 lens coming soon.

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).

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

Viltrox is expected to release three new AF lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

• Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount (additional information)
• Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount (additional information)
• Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO lens for Nikon Z-mount (additional information)

Viltrox will release the first two L-mount lenses in 2026:

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

Viltrox will also be releasing new teleconverters (see patent).

A new Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air lens for Fuji XF mount is also expected.

Light Lens Lab will soon release a new LLL 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873” lens for M-mount.

Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount.

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

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

New Viltrox zoom lens (Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 maybe?)

New Sirui Astra 50/75/100mm at T1.8 1.33x full-frame anamorphic autofocus lenses for L/E/Z mount (world’s first). More focal lengths to be added later.

New 7artisans cine lens coming in November. A new lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on November 10th.

New Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 lens coming soon.

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

New Dulens lens coming soon.

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