Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens

Additional information on the upcoming Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens by Venus Optics (see the latest updated roadmap):

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The Ricoh GR IV camera is now shipping


The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today – check availability at:

The new Ricoh GR IV camera starts shipping today

Here is a nice new strap for your new Ricoh GR IV camera

Ricoh GR IV camera accessories

The new Ricoh GF-2 flash is exclusively designed for the GR IV camera

Via PentaxRumors

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Act fast: Fujifilm X100VI camera (black) is now in stock



The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo (sold out already). Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly.

Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories:

New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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New AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 APS-C pancake shift lens for E/X/L/Z announced


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:

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What’s coming next from Viltrox?

Here is an updated list of what is coming next from Viltrox:

  • Viltrox is also teasing a new adapter with AI autofocus support called Nexus Focus: “Where Al autofocus meets the art of cinema“. The new adapter will give manual-focus lenses autofocus capability and will support the native phase-detection AF, AI subject recognition, eye + face detection, and more.


Since Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance, here are the first two lenses that will be released for L-mount:

  • Viltrox Z3 TTL flash with a unique mech-inspired design.

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The latest patents from Canon, Fuji, and Tamron


Here are the latest patents from Fujifilm, Tamron, and Canon:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Fujifilm officially released their first large format GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera


As previously reported, today Fujifilm officially released their first large format GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera:

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Fujifilm rumored to announce a new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 lens


Fujifilm is rumored to release a new XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 lens later this year (2025). The lens was on Fuji’s roadmap:


Fujifilm affordable wide zoom lens XC lineup:

  • Size 40-50mm
  • 60-70mm diameter
  • Weight 130-170g

List of lenses Fujifilm is considering / working on

This could be a potential replacement for the current XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ version that was introduced back in 2018:

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens officially announced



The previously reported OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro lens is now officially announced. Offering a 100-400mm full-frame equivalent supertelephoto zoom range, this lens fills the gap in the current OM’s zoom lens range. It offers sharp images with a fast f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal range. Pair these with its 7 stops of 5-axis sync IS, and you have a super-versatile lens. Pre-orders are now open at:

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