Laowa 12mm and 180mm AF Lenses Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 16, 2025

We first became aware of Laowa’s upcoming AF lenses in this post, now we know that two of the lenses are the LAOWA AF 180mm F4.5 1.5X APO and LAOWA AF 12mm F2.8. Laowa lenses are made and sold by Venusoptics.

via asobinet

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Significant Sony Price Increase Coming on May 19th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 15, 2025


Here is the official price increase for all Sony products manufactured in China this coming Monday, May 19, 2025. There might be more price changes not listed below.

ategoryCFM name

Current Price

New Price

Change

Digital Still CameraDSCRX100M7/B$1,499.99$1,699.9913.3%
Digital Still CameraDSCRX0M2/B$899.99$999.9911.1%
Digital Still CameraCCBWD1/B$699.99$999.9942.9%
Creative ProGPVR100$1,500.00$1,800.0020.0%
Creative ProCIBPCM1$119.99$149.0024.2%
LensSEL11F18$549.99$699.9927.3%
LensSEL35F18$474.99$599.9926.3%
LensSEL70350G$999.99$1,199.9920.0%
LensSELP1020G$749.99$949.9926.7%
LensSELP18105G$649.99$849.9930.8%
LensSEL40F25G$599.99$799.9933.3%
LensSEL70300G$1,274.99$1,499.9917.6%
LensSEL15F14G$749.99$949.9926.7%
LensSEL70200G2$1,699.99$1,999.9917.6%
LensSEL24F28G$599.99$799.9933.3%
LensSEL50F18/B$349.99$449.9928.6%
LensSEL50F18/S$349.99$449.9928.6%
LensSEL24240$1,049.99$1,349.9928.6%
LensSEL18135$649.99$799.9923.1%
LensSEL1224G$1,774.99$2,299.9929.6%
LensSEL30M35$299.99$399.9933.3%
LensSELP18110G$3,649.99$4,299.9917.8%
LensSEL1655G$1,399.99$1,699.9921.4%
LensSEL50M28$549.99$699.9927.3%
LensSEL400800G$2,899.99$3,299.9913.8%
LensSEL50F25G$599.99$699.9916.7%
LensSELP28135G$2,499.99$2,999.9920.0%
PeripheralsACCTRDCX$59.99$71.9920.0%
PeripheralsACPW20$139.99$159.9914.3%
PeripheralsACVQV10$179.99$219.9922.2%
PeripheralsAGR2$14.99$17.9920.0%
PeripheralsALCF95S$18.99$23.9926.3%
PeripheralsALCR55$3.99$4.9925.1%
PeripheralsALCSH113$25.99$32.9926.9%
PeripheralsALCSH125$25.99$32.9926.9%
PeripheralsALCSH144$32.99$39.9921.2%
PeripheralsALCSH148$59.99$74.9925.0%
PeripheralsALCSH165$34.99$42.9922.9%
PeripheralsALCSH166$34.99$42.9922.9%
PeripheralsALCSH169$39.99$50.9927.5%
PeripheralsALCSH170$34.99$44.9928.6%
PeripheralsBCQZ1$99.99$126.9927.0%
PeripheralsBCTRV$59.99$69.9916.7%
PeripheralsBCTRW$59.99$79.9933.3%
PeripheralsBCU1A/C$190.00$239.9926.3%
PeripheralsBCU2A/C$360.00$448.0024.4%
PeripheralsBCVM10$69.99$84.9921.4%
PeripheralsECMAW4$229.99$279.9921.7%
PeripheralsECMGZ1M$99.99$119.9920.0%
PeripheralsECMLV1$29.99$36.9923.3%
PeripheralsECMW2BT$229.99$279.9921.7%
PeripheralsECMW3$469.99$569.9921.3%
PeripheralsECMXYST1M$159.99$199.9925.0%
PeripheralsFAEBA1$249.99$299.9920.0%
PeripheralsFASHC1M$6.99$8.9928.6%
PeripheralsFAWRR1$199.99$249.9925.0%
PeripheralsGPX1EMB$149.99$179.9920.0%
PeripheralsHVLF46RMA$449.99$549.9922.2%
PeripheralsHVLF60RM2$549.99$699.9927.3%
PeripheralsLCJRXK/B$84.99$99.9917.6%
PeripheralsLCSAMB/B$49.99$57.9916.0%
PeripheralsLCSBP3$159.99$189.9918.8%
PeripheralsLCSCSJ$19.99$22.9915.0%
PeripheralsLCSEBE/B$54.99$66.9921.8%
PeripheralsLCSRXG/B$119.99$145.9921.7%
PeripheralsLCSSC21$99.99$119.9920.0%
PeripheralsLCSSC8$54.99$64.9918.2%
PeripheralsLCSU11$19.99$22.9915.0%
PeripheralsLCSU21$29.99$34.9916.7%
PeripheralsLCSU30$39.99$45.9915.0%
PeripheralsLCSU5$14.99$17.9920.0%
PeripheralsMPKURX100A$329.99$399.9921.2%
PeripheralsNPAMQZ1K$399.99$499.9925.0%
PeripheralsNPBNPR$49.99$59.9920.0%
PeripheralsNPBX1/M8$49.99$59.9920.0%
PeripheralsNPFV100A$179.99$219.9922.2%
PeripheralsNPFV70A$99.99$114.9915.0%
PeripheralsNPFV50A$59.99$69.9916.7%
PeripheralsNPFW50$79.99$94.9918.8%
PeripheralsPCKLG1$29.99$37.9926.7%
PeripheralsPCKLG2$29.99$35.9920.0%
PeripheralsPCKLG3$29.99$35.9920.0%
PeripheralsRMSPR1$24.99$29.9920.0%
PeripheralsRMVPR1$69.99$84.9921.4%
PeripheralsVMCAVM1$24.99$30.9924.0%
PeripheralsVMCUAM2$19.99$24.9925.0%

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Zhongyi Optics AF 35mm f/1.4 Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 14, 2025

The Zhongyi Optics AF 35mm f/1.4 will be coming soon for E/Z/L mount. It will be shown publicly for the first time at P&E. This will be Zhongyi Optics’ first autofocus lens.

via weibo

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SONGRAW AF85mm f/1.2 FF Coming May 20th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 13, 2025

The SONGRAW 85mm f/1.2 autofocus for full frame will be released on May 20th. It will first be on exhibition at P&E. The lens is for E/Z/L mount.

via Nikonrumors, weibo

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Laowa AF Lenses Spotted

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 12, 2025


Laowa is expected to show off its first AF lenses at P&E, according to weibo. Laowa lenses have been great performers in the past, so hopefully their AF lineup does not disappoint. Laowa lenses are made by Venusoptics.

via weibo

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B&H Photo’s Bild Expo NYC 2025 2025: Register Now For Free (June 17-18)

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 11, 2025




B&H Photo’s Bild Expo registrations have begun, and you can register to attend for free. The 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo will take place in Javits Center, NYC, from June 17 until June 18, 2025. Here is the list of participating companies:




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