SG-IMAGE announced this new SG-IMAGE 25mm f/1.8. The specs are:
Price in China is 298 CN¥. That’s around $40.
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In an interview to Petapixel, Sigma’s CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, has expressed personal interest in supporting medium format cameras with the company’s lenses.
While Sigma has focused on building its lens lineup for full-frame mirrorless cameras, Yamaki acknowledges the growing popularity of medium format cameras and the potential for third-party lens manufacturers to enter this market.
Although there are currently no official plans to support medium format, Yamaki stated that it is his personal hope, and he emphasized the need to carefully assess the market and demand.
Here are the relevant quotes from the article:
I [am] personally very much interested in supporting medium format. Again, it’s a small market, but I have some interest.
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So right now we don’t have such plan, but if Sigma wants to be a master of optics, I think we need to support medium format. But that’s just personal hope. But I need to carefully look at the market and demand
Fortunately, the CEO’s personal opinion holds significant influence, perhaps more than any other within the company. These statements indeed inspire optimism.
Additionally, it is now evident that Fujifilm has not restricted the G-mount to third-party manufacturers. If this were the case, Sigma would have publicly expressed their concerns, just as they did previously when they complained about Fujifilm not permitting them to produce X mount lenses.
It’s only an issue of market share. And luckily the Fujifilm GFX (and also Hasselblad X system) market share is growing.
You can read the full article at PetaPixel here (image from sigma-sein.com)
TTartisan announced the TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 tele prime lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R and L mount back in September 2023 here.
Now the TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 has been launched also for Fujifilm X and GFX and should be available for pre-order soon at BHphoto, Amazon and TTartisan Shop.
Godox just displayed another retro-styled flash named Godox Lux Master at CP+.
The Godox Lux Master also supports TTL and Multi flash using a wireless commander.
BHphoto had shortly the dedicated Godox Lux Master page up, which has now been removed. So I guess it’s not that long anymore until the full announcement.
It’s not the first time that Godox has displayed the Godox Lux Master at a photography fair. It was already teased last year at the Photopia in Germany (see video below starting at 0:50).
via KROLOP & GERST YouTube (see below) – via Masaki Kanh
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Here is a little weekend curiosity.
At the recent X Summit Fujifilm announced the limited edition Fujifilm X100VI. Fujifilm also has a dedicated page for it here.
The limited edition X100VI camera body is engraved with the corporate brand logo from Fujifilm’s founding in 1934, along with a unique serial number. And only a limited number of 1934 samples is made wordwide.
Well, now a guy over at the Chinese Weibo platform has crafted stickers to transform his X100V into a budget-friendly imitation of the limited edition X100VI.
I am not sure if he plans to sell those stickers, or if it is only for his personal use.
Regardless, I anticipate it won’t be long before a similar sticker finds its way to the market. So, if you happen to acquire a second-hand limited edition X100VI online, exercise caution to ensure it’s not a low-quality sticker imitation. Be certain to receive all the accompanying perks, including a special box containing a unique strap, soft release button, and history cards.
Speaking of buying the limited edition X100VI, as far as I know, it is still not available for sale anywhere and you’ll have to go through Fujifilm to get it. Contact your local Fujifilm support and ask them how it works in your country, because it’s likely that different countries will handle it differently.
