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

Here is an updated list of what else is coming – many of the lenses will be officially released next week at the 2025 IBC show:

New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates):

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (L/Z)
• 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.

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).

Songraw 85mm f/1.2 lens.

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 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.

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

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.

The post Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses (#IBC2025 show) appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Here is the latest Venus Optics Laowa lens roadmap:

• Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer (full-frame )
• Laowa FF II TS 35mm f/2.8 C-Dreamer Macro 0.5X (2nd gen full-frame tilt-shift macro lens with 0.5x magnification)
• Laowa FF II TS 17mm f/4 C-Dreamer (second-generation C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle tilt-shift lens)
• Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X (autofocus macro lens with 1.5x magnification)
• Laowa FF Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom
• Laowa FF Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom

Via SonyAddict

The post The latest Venus Optics Laowa lens roadmap appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer lens (check the Laowa website for future updates):

AF Speed

The video clip is from Laowa. It demonstrates switching between distant and nearby objects; considering practical usage scenarios, this should be faster. According to Laowa, among the AF200 prototypes they are currently manufacturing, the EF version boasts the fastest autofocus speed, followed by the Z mount, while the E-mount version is the slowest. However, they did not disclose the camera bodies used in their testing, so this statement should be treated as indicative only.

Mount Versions

The confirmed versions at present are: EF, E, Z. The GFX version is likely also on the roadmap, though it will follow somewhat later. When asked whether the GFX version would feature autofocus, Laowa did not give a direct answer, but it may well be included. No F-mount. A user inquired whether an L-mount version would be produced. Laowa responded that they ‘have the capability to do so,’ but noted they had enquired about L-mount licensing, with the licensing fees appearing to be quite substantial. However, the EF-mount version can be used on L-mount bodies via an adapter. They are considering releasing a manual focus PL-mount version in the future. The aperture ring on this lens can be switched between stepped and stepless operation. This should be welcome news for users who shoot both stills and moving images.

Filters and Extenders

The E and Z versions retain space for rear filters. The EF does not, presumably due to insufficient space. Laowa has not designed dedicated extenders for it, but they indicate that using genuine Canon extenders may be worth trying.

Colors

There are currently no plans for a white lens barrel, though (third-party manufacturers) may offer protective films or “skins”.

MTF Chart

Additional Information

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• Image quality is as good as the new Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
• Cheaper than the Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
• 43mm drop-in filters, allowing VND/PL/CPL
• TC support without drop-in filters
• Planned release date: October 2025
• Weight: around 1,6 kg
• Smaller than the Nikon 200mm f/2 lens
• For Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount
• Weather sealed
• AF/MF switch
• Programmable Fn button
• Focus limiter
• Declicked aperture

Sample Photos

Additional Pictures

Related Videos

Hands-on videos by Matt Granger:

Laowa 200mm f/2 Aura vs. Nikon 200mm f/2 VR2 vs. Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS: Which 200mm f/2 Lens Reigns Supreme?

The post Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens (+ comparison with the Sigma and Nikon 200mm f/2) appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 200mm f/2 C-Dreamer lens (check the Laowa website for any potential updates):

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• Image quality is as good as the new Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
• Cheaper than the Sigma 200mm f/2 lens
• 43mm drop-in filters, allowing VND/PL/CPL
• TC support without drop-in filters
• Planned release date: October 2025
• Weight: around 1,6 kg
• Smaller than the Nikon 200mm f/2 lens
• For Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount
• Weather sealed
• AF/MF switch
• Programmable Fn button
• Focus limiter
• Declicked aperture
• Sample photos:

The post Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens appeared first on Photo Rumors.

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.

The post Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses appeared first on Photo Rumors.

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

• TTartisan 75mm f/2
• TTartisan 40mm f/2
• 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

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

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 – coming on August 19.

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.

Yongnuo is also teasing a new f/1.4 lens with a lock button?

The post Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens:

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• Weight: around 1,6 kg
• Drop in filters slot
• Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount
• Weather sealed
• AF/MF switch
• Programmable Fn button
• Focus limiter
• Declicked aperture
• Two sample photos from asobinet:

Sigma will also announce a new 20mm f/2 lens:

Leaked Sigma 200mm f/2 DG DN lens picture and specifications

The post Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Here is a better picture of the previously reported/upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens:

Here is what we know so far:

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• Weight: around 1,6 kg
• Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount

Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens

Via Asobinet

The post Here is a better picture of the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens appeared first on Photo Rumors.

Venus Optics will soon announce the new Laowa AF 200mm f/2 full-frame lens.

Here is a better picture of the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens

Here is what we know so far:

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• Weight: around 1,6 kg
• Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount

Reminder: Sigma is also rumored to announce a new 200mm f/2. lens:

Sigma is rumored to announce at least two new lenses on August 19th

The post Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens appeared first on Photo Rumors.