Preorders are now open at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUk.. Press text at Explora.
I had the chance to talk to multiple store owners (some of them are big names). And according to all of them the new Fuji X100VI is setting record numbers of preorders. Something they haven’t seen for years now! Here I explain why this is happening and what Sony has to do now:
You can finally reorder the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Full Frame E-mount autofocus lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Venusoptics store (worldwide shipment). This is Laowa’s first autofocus lens and I do believe this is quite an interesting lens! It’s unique to get a 10mm lens that is both FAST and RECTILINEAR (which I absolutely do like).
Anhui China, Feb 20, 2024 – Venus Optics announces the launch of the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Lens. It is the world’s first rectilinear 10mm full-frame lens with f/2.8 aperture and the first-ever auto-focus lens, for Sony E and Nikon Z mount, in Laowa’s lineup. Designed in a compact and lightweight manner, the lens weighs only 420g(0.93 lbs) with a stylish grey outlook. The lens also delivers outstanding image quality and close-to-zero distortion. Despite such an ultra-wide angle, the lens comes with a 77mm front filter thread, making it a powerful tool for photography and videography, from capturing one-of-the-kind landscapes, architecture, interior and astrophotography to stunning time-lapse and vlogging.
This 10mm lens marked 10 years journey of Laowa in the realm of optics. Over a decade of innovation, Venus Optics continues to surprise the world by bringing new products with optimized optical designs and solid lens quality. The Laowa 10mm f/2.8 lens delivers an unmatched ultra-wide-angle shooting experience for photographers and video creators to achieve every new idea.
Key Features:
– Ultra-wide 10mm with f/2.8
– Angle of View of 130°
– Zero-D
– Compact & Lightweight
– Close Focusing Distance of 12cm
– ⌀77mm Filter thread
– 10-Point Sunstar
– Accurate and Reliable AF Performance
– Outstanding Optical Design
– Excellent performance for Panorama and Astrophotography
Pricing & Availability
The new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF is currently pre-order via Venus Optics official website (http://www.venuslens.net/) and authorized resellers.
The US price for Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF is USD799 for all mounts (Both AF and MF version are the same price). Pricing varies in different countries. Shipping starts from mid-March.
Product Page (Pre-order)
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-ff-zero-d/
Cosina/Voigtlander announced it will display the new Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Full Frame E-mount lens at the CP+ show. The lens optical construction is the same of that of the M-mount version (price $799).
Cosina did not unveil the pricing and reorder/shipment dates. All they disclosed is this:
Sony issued a new firmware update for the Sony FX3 (download it here) and for the Sony FX30 (download it here).
Preorders are now open at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUk. Press text at Explora.
Sony like Canon and Nikon will not release any new major camera at the CP+ show. Sony particularly has always preferred to get the full spotlight outside of such events. Therefore the real star of the CP+ will be this Fuji X100VI. A long time classic refreshed with new sensor and other nice tidbits. We will have to wait til March/April to get our first Sony camera….the ZV-E10II.
