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Meike AF Air 25mm f/1.7, 35mm f/1.7, and 56mm f/1.7 at CP+ 2026

Meike showed off a new line of lenses that looks a lot like the Viltrox Air series of lenses, and the prices are even similar. These lenses will be for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mount. Meike Air 25mm f/1.7 Focal length: 25 mm Mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z Aperture: f/1.7 […]

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Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift/Shift Announced For GFX

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon Laowa’s New Tilt-Shift Lens – 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift & Shift – Your Vision, Precisely in Control Laowa, a leading innovator in camera lens design, proudly announces the dual launch of […]

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Tamron 6-Year Lens Warranty Updated

Tamron America announced updates to its 6-Year Limited Warranty program, aimed at providing more value and support for photographers and videographers in North America. This enhancement builds on their existing warranty, which offers coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for six years from the date of purchase when purchased from an authorized retailer. Key […]

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CP+ 2026: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki on Unprecedented Lens Demand, APS-C, AI, and Market Trends

Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma CEO Mr. Kazuto Yamaki was interviewed by Phototrend at CP+ 2026. You can find a translated summary of the entire interview below or check out the French interview here. 1. Company Overview, Operations & Production Strategy High Output Pace: In 2025, Sigma launched eight lenses and one […]

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Ultraman Collaboration Limited Edition Wide-Angle MF Lens For APS-C Cameras, “SG-image 18mm F6.3 60th ULTRAMAN-Limited Edition-“

The lens embodies Ultraman. Ultraman collaboration limited edition wide-angle MF lens for APS-C cameras, “SG-image 18mm F6.3 60th ULTRAMAN-Limited Edition-” now on sale. Ultra-thin lenses that transform everyday life into a special effects setting 2ndfocus (operated by E&I Creation Co., Ltd.) will release the SG-image interchangeable lens “SG-image 18mm F6.3 60th ULTRAMAN – Limited Edition […]

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ePZ: Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review – Highly Recommended

Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary replaces the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary in Sigma’s lineup, and so far, it sounds like an excellent lens. ePhotozine published its full review of the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary using a 24mp APS-C Canon body, and it […]

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