Sony Tops Latest BCN Mirrorless Market Share/Sale Rankings Data


BCN released the latest mirrorless market share/sale rankings data for Japan:

  1. Sony: 49.7%
  2. Canon: 20.2%
  3. Nikon: 12.6%
  4. Fuji, Panasonic, OM System: 5% or less each

BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report.

via bcnretail, Photorumors

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Sony Wins 6 EISA Awards For 2024-2025


Sony cleaned up at the EISA awards winning 6 awards.

via EISA

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Samyang Teaser “Something New”


Samyang is teasing that something new is coming on its Instagram page. It looks like the teaser is for a compact full-frame pancake lens.

Samyang lenses can be purchased from Amazon and B&H Photo.

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Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 E and Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE Announced


Viltrox released a teaser for Air lenses the other day that we figured would be the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 E and Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE, which is now confirmed. Both lenses are affordable and great on other mounts, so they are pretty safe purchases if they fit your needs.

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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II, AF 55mm f/1.8, and AF 35mm f/2.0


Meike will release Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II, AF 55mm f/1.8, and AF 35mm f/2.0 lenses. The Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II and Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 will be Pro series full-frame lenses, while the Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 will be an extry level SE lens.

Meike lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo

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AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X Full Frame Announced

AstrHori announced the AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X for E / RF / Z / L mounts.

  • format:
  • Mount: E / RF / Z / L
  • Focal length: 120mm
  • Aperture value: F2.8-F22
  • Aperture blades: 13
  • Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.3m
  • Maximum magnification: 2x
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Size: φ77×165mm
  • Weight: 930g
  • MF Limited
  • Accessory screw holes

You can order the AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X from Amazon.




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