Thypoch is Teasing A Trio Of New AF Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 3, 2026

Thypoch is currently teasing a trio of new silver lenses slated for an official announcement at the Salon de la Photo et de la Vidéo in Paris from October 8 to 11, 2026. Thypoch will probably release a 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 set of AF lenses, but we will have to wait until October 8th to 11th to find out. This might even be related to a post we made back in 2024 about Thypoch releasing AF lenses, which you can check out here.

Thypoch Lenses can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon.

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Notice Regarding the Supply of the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” Lens for α [E-mount] Digital SLR Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 2, 2026

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Notice Regarding the Supply of the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” Lens for α [E-mount] Digital SLR Cameras

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

Orders for the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” lens for α [E-mount] digital SLR cameras, which began on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, have far exceeded our expectations, and there may be delays in delivery.

We are currently working diligently to meet our customers’ requests as much as possible, so please bear with us for a little while longer

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Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 1, 2026


Laowa announced the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO, which you can buy directly via VenusOptics.

The ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro is the World’s 1st full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification. Combining life-size detail with a versatile wide-angle perspective, it delivers outstanding sharpness, precise autofocus, and a fast f/2.8 aperture — all in a durable all-metal body. Ideal for product, food, nature, and environmental macro photography.

Specification

NameACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro AF FF
FormatFull Frame
Focal Length35mm
Aperture Rangef/2.8-22
Angle of View63.4°
Magnification1x
In-focus driving modeAutofocus (AF), Manual (MF)
Lens Structure13 elements in 10 groups
Aperture BladesAF: 9
MF: 13
Min. Focusing Distance180mm
Min. Working Distance48.6mm
Filter Thread SizeØ72mm
DimensionApprox. Ø 87.4mm*Ø79mm (EF Mount, without lens hood)
WeightSony E: 560g
Nikon Z: 570g
Canon EF: 530g
Without lens hood and lens cap
MountsAF:Canon EF / Sony E / Nikon Z
MF:Canon RF / L mount
PriceUSD 449


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7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 29, 2026


7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF: B&H Photo

The Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Lens from 7Artisans is a compact wide-angle lens in a durable metal body. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm, this lens offers a sweeping, exaggerated perspective that is perfect for landscapes, lifestyle photography, and exaggerated portraits. A maximum aperture of f/2 makes it simple to work in low-light situations and provides greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. It has a minimum focusing distance of 7.9″ and offers an expansive 77° angle of view.

Additional Details

  • f/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and subject isolation
  • Nine-blade diaphragm for a soft bokeh effect when employing selective focus techniques
  • 52mm front filter thread for mounting lens filters
  • Robust, all-metal body for long-term durability
  • USB-C port for easy firmware updates
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Laowa Shakes Up the Market with the New FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer Tilt-Shift Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 28, 2026


Venus Optics has just officially released its latest optical marvel: the Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer tilt-shift lens. Bringing a rare and ultra-fast f/2 aperture to the wide-angle tilt-shift space, this new lens is aimed squarely at architectural, landscape, and astrophotography professionals looking for ultimate creative control without breaking the bank.

Unprecedented Speed for a Tilt-Shift One of the most standout features of this new 24mm lens is its fast f/2 maximum aperture (featuring 14 aperture blades). This is a highly unusual spec for a wide-angle tilt-shift lens, making it not only perfect for perspective control in architecture but also an incredibly capable tool for astrophotography and creating beautiful shallow depth-of-field “miniature” effects.

Robust Build and Optical Excellence Constructed with a premium metal body weighing in at approximately 860g, the lens features an advanced optical formula of 13 elements in 10 groups. This includes 5 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, 2 aspherical elements, and 4 high-refractive-index elements to effectively control wide-angle distortion, chromatic aberration, and flare. It also features a 77mm front filter thread, allowing for easy use of CPL or ND filters.

Key Tilt-Shift Capabilities:

  • Shift: ±12mm to correct converging vertical lines in architectural shots.
  • Tilt: ±10° to manipulate the focal plane for edge-to-edge sharpness or creative miniature effects.
  • Rotation: 360° rotating tail, allowing photographers to easily switch between horizontal and vertical shooting without having to readjust the tripod head—ideal for panoramic stitching.

Medium Format Compatibility While designed as a full-frame lens, Laowa has engineered the TS 24mm f/2 to be fully compatible with medium-format systems as well, ensuring that GFX and XCD users can fully utilize the tilt-shift functions without compromise.

Pricing and Availability Currently, the Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer has only been officially announced for the Asian market, where it is priced at a highly disruptive 7,650 RMB (roughly $1,080 USD). This represents a significant price drop compared to first-party tilt-shift alternatives. While it is currently limited to Asia, an international release is expected very soon, meaning photographers globally shouldn’t have to wait long to get their hands on it.

Once fully available, it will cover an impressive six lens mounts:

  • Full-Frame: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Panasonic L
  • Medium Format: Fujifilm GFX, Hasselblad XCD

Whether you are shooting urban cityscapes, starry night skies, or commercial real estate, the Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 looks to be a highly versatile and budget-friendly powerhouse.

Laowa lenses can be found directly from Venus Optics and B&H Photo.



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New Sony Camera Registration Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 25, 2026


Sony registered a new camera, the WW261362, which was found on weibo.

Sony yesterday registered a new WiFi 6 camera, WW261362 (dual-band wireless for the Chinese market), which is at least the BIONZ XR2 or a newer platform; tri-band wireless is supported in some regions.

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