TTArtisan 25mm T2 C 1.33X Anamorphic Lens Announced in Japan

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 29, 2023

TTArtisan announced a new 25mm T2 C 1.33X anamorphic lens (Super 35mm/APS-C) for Sony E and Fujifilm X mount. I have been sitting on this lens for a little because it seems to only be available in Japan and now I am seeing posts about how it is a limited edition lens. I hope its limited edition status isn’t true and that we get a broader release soon because I want a copy of this lens for myself. If it comes to America it will likely show up on Amazon first.

Additional information:

Corresponding mountSony E, Fujifilm XFocal length25mm
focusMF (manual focus)lens configuration9 elements in 7 groups (2 cylindrical lenses)
Supported imaging screen sizeSuper 35mm / APS-CShortest shooting distance0.5m
ApertureT2.0-T16Aperture blade11 sheets
filter diameter67mmSize/massAbout Φ72×65mm (Excluding mount part) / About 300g

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Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/0.9 Coming In August 23rd

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 28, 2023

Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/0.9 Coming Aug 23rd:
B&H Photo / Amazon

We previously announced the Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/0.9 here and as the lens has gotten closer Voigtlander has released more information which you can follow here. Now we have a shipment date of August 23rd which could be global or just in Japan we will have to wait and see, but this should be a great lens. The Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/0.9  should come in at around $1,499 since the suggested retail price is ¥225,000.

Specification

Lens configuration diagram

  • focal distance 35mm (Full size equivalent: 53mm)
  • Aperture ratio 1 : 0.9
  • minimum aperture F22
  • lens configuration 8 groups of 10 pieces
  • angle of view 43.8°
  • Number of aperture blades 12 sheets
  • Shortest shooting distance 0.35m
  • Maximum magnification 1: 7.1
  • Maximum diameter x total length φ72.7×64.9mm
  • filter size φ62mm
  • weight 492g
  • Lens hood Reversible hood included
  • Aperture ring Equipped (manual aperture)
  • Electronic contacts Yes *1
  • Exif information Supported *1 *2
  • focus check correspondence
  • Parallax correction Supported (X-Pro3)
  • In-body image stabilization Compatible (limited to models that support in-body camera shake)
  • Shooting distance linked display correspondence

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Yongnuo YN50mm f/1.8 X DA DSM PRO Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 27, 2023


The Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 X DA DSM PRO lens for Fujifilm X-mount with an OLED display that shows the aperture and SW switch for aperture and focus control is now officially announced. The lens should be listed soon on B&H Photo and Amazon.


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Fujifilm XQ2 Prices Are Rising

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 26, 2023

Fujifilm hasn’t been releasing many compact cameras lately and the price of some of their discontinued models like the Fujifilm XQ2 are starting to rise as a result as various photographers discover the magic of Fujifilm color. The above video speaks very highly of the Fujifilm XQ2, but warns that you should be able to pick one up for around $200 but some will try to sell the discontinued camera for as much as $500. Well since the above video was published prices have continued to rise and have now reached $700 on Amazon.

Fujifilm’s push-up market is probably the right move, but they should also consider returning to the compact camera market with something truly unique. It would be great if Fujifilm made a 1-inch X-trans sensor RX100 style camera with Zeiss ZX1 like features. I think a lot of photographers would enjoy a compact highly connected camera.

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Fringer NF-FX II And EF-NZ II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 25, 2023


Fringer NF-FX II (FR-NZ2): Amazon / B&H Photo
Fringer EF-NZ II (FR-FTX2): Amazon / B&H Photo

We are glad to announce that Fringer NF-FX II and EF-NZ II are released.

Fringer NF-FX II (FR-FTX2) adapts Nikon F mount lenses to Fujifilm X mount cameras while keeping all the auto functions. Compared to the first version, the Mk II has added weather sealing and reduced the size of the ‘foot’. Now it can be used in more weather conditions and is more vertical-grip friendly.




Fringer EF-NZ II (FR-NZ2) adapts Canon EF mount lenses to Nikon Z mount cameras while keeping all the auto functions. Compared to the first version, the Mk II has added weather sealing and removed the ‘foot’. Now it can be used in more weather conditions and is more vertical-grip friendly.



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Fujifilm EF-42 Flash Likely Discontinued Due to Limited Manufacture Stock

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 24, 2023


The Fujifilm EF-42 flash is likely discontinued since Japanese retailers have started to list it as limited manufacture inventory. The Fujifilm EF-42 is a bit of an outdated flash and there are numerous third-party flashes that now support Fujifilm so it shouldn’t come as a surprise. You can still get the Fujifilm EF-42 at Amazon / B&H Photo / Adorama.

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