What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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The new 7Artisans AF 25mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8 APS-C LITE lenses are now available for pre-order


The previously reported 7Artisans AF 25mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8 APS-C LITE lenses are now available for pre-order at B&H Photo (X-mount will be released later). The new lenses will also be listed on the official online store soon.

Additional information:

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New Godox XR TTL wireless receiver for Canon, Nikon, and Sony


A few weeks ago, Godox released a new XR TTL 2.4GHz wireless receiver for Canon, Nikon, and Sony speedlights – I did not find any coverage online, so here are the details:

Order: B&H Photo | Amazon

Key features:

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The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending soon



The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details:

For new customers:

For existing customers:

Topaz Labs recently released a major Realism Update. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look (Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel).

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Additional information on the new 7Artisans AF 25mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8 APS-C LITE lenses (E/X)


Here is some additional information on the previously reported new LITE line of 7Artisans AF 25mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8 APS-C autofocus lenses for Sony E and Fuji X mounts (check the 7artisans website for additional information):

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Brightin Star to announce two new lenses this month: 50mm f/1.05 & 60mm f/2.8


Brightin Star will announce two new lenses this month:

  • Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens for Z/E/RF/L (mid-January)
  • Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens for Z/E/X/MFT/RF-S/EF-M (late January)

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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SG-Image announced a new 75mm f/1.2 medium format lens for GFX and XCD mount



SG-Image announced a new 75mm f/1.2 medium format lens for GFX and XCD mount – here are the details (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress):

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The most popular PhotoRumors posts of 2025


Here are the most popular PhotoRumors posts of 2025:

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Compact cameras continue to be popular on the 2025 Map Camera best-selling list


Here are the best-selling cameras in 2025 at Map Camera Japan – compact fixed lens cameras continue to be popular:

  1. Kodak Pixpro FZ55 (compact)
  2. Fujifilm X-M5
  3. Nikon Z5II
  4. ​​Fujifilm X-E5
  5. Fujifilm X half (compact)
  6. Fujifilm X100VI (compact)
  7. Ricoh GR IV (compact)
  8. Ricoh GR IIIx (compact)
  9. Sony α7C II
  10. Canon EOS R6 Mark II

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses


Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

  • Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens (mid-January)
  • Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens (late January

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