Vi Vante Private Spring Sale: up to 35% off


Vi Vante is running a Private Spring Sale where you can get up to 35% off their products. The discount is available only if you purchase from this private dedicated page - the savings are not listed on their regular Amazon products. This offer will end on April 30th. International shipping is available.

Vi Vante also has two new camera straps listed for sale on their website:

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The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens (Z/E/X) is now in stock


The previously reported Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens is now in stock at:

This is the first lens announced by Kase - a company known for manufacturing filters. For now, the lens is available only for Z/E/X - other mounts will be released later. Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

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Announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Z, 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 Z, and 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 E

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
  • Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
  • Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
  • Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
  • Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
  • 52mm filter thread
  • Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
  • 9-group 11-element optical structure
  • Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
  • Supports Face/Eye Detection
  • STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
  • Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E

7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 27mm focal length is suitable for portraits, landscapes, street photography and macro photography
  • Five groups of six pieces of optical structure, high-precision optical glass and advanced nano-coating technology to ensure image quality and color accuracy
  • F2.8 large aperture can easily cope with low-light environments
  • The STM stepper motor responds quickly, high focusing accuracy, and supports eye recognition.
  • 0.3m minimum focusing distance
  • Supports USB Type C upgrade interface, you can download the latest firmware for upgrade by yourself
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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens



The Ricoh teaser from yesterday is for a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens that will be announced very soon (this week most likely):

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Viltrox to announce two new lenses in the next few days


Viltrox will announce two new lenses in the next few days:


The full list of expected Viltrox lenses can be found here:

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Thypoch lenses are coming also for Nikon Z, Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon RF mount


Thypoch already makes several manual focus lenses for Leica M-mount and the company is expected/rumored to announce new lenses also for Nikon Z, Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon RF mount. Thypoch currently has the 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses and they will soon announce a new 50mm f/2 lens:

Coming soon: Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount

The first leaked pictures of the Thypoch Simera lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here:

Here are the upcoming Thypoch Simera lenses for Nikon Z-mount (lens pictures + sample photos)

Thypoch lenses have a unique depth-of-field indicator similar to the famous Kern MacroSwitar lens:



Here are some sample pictures taken with a Sony a7IV camera:

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The latest Rollei 35AF film camera updates with first sample photos




Here are the latest Rollei 35AF film camera updates with the first sample photos:

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Profoto to announce a new flash on May 7th

Profoto is expected to announce a new flash on May 7th - here is a screenshot of the event invitation:


And the the Google translation (thanks P!):

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