The lens will be available for preorder in 1-2 months.

Overview

• NiSi 250mm F5.6 Reflex MF
• Pre-sale price: 2950 yuan
• Deep analysis of Minolta 250mm F5.6
• Understanding the characteristics of reflex lenses and adding modern technology
• Optical system. Transmittance is significantly improved through coating and other technologies.

Main Specifications

• Format: Full size
• Mount: E/RF/Z/GFX/X/EF/F
• Focal length: 250mm
• Aperture value: F5.6
• Aperture blade:-
• Lens configuration:
• Shortest shooting distance: 2.0m
• Maximum imaging magnification: unknown
• Filter diameter: 62mm
• Size:φ
• Weight: g
• Dustproof and splashproof:-
• AF: MF limited
• Image stabilization:-
• Other functions:
  ・MF stroke 270°

Roadmap for the first half of 2024

• Athena 18mm T2.2
• Athena 40mm T1.9
• Athena 135mm T2.2
• 250mm F5.6 Reflex

via Asobinet

The German company Spinn is known for launching many successful products. today they announced the new magnetic Swift-lock on Kickstarter (Click here). This is how it works:

Brightin Star is teasing the launch of a new 50mm f/1.4 AF lens.

In the meantime they updated the 12mm f/2.0 II to version three. You can get it on Amazon.

The lenses are yet not available for preorder. But optical performance and price should be the same of the current 50mm f/1.0 Z/RF/M (Click here) and 75mm f/1.5 M (Click here) versions.

PGYTECH launched this new card readers case you can buy at PGYTECH store and on their Amazon US&CA&EU page.

Phototrend interviewed Sigma CEO Yamaki and here are some key statements:

• “I already have my wish list until 2027, which I have passed on to my engineers.“
• There is no plan to make E-mount teleconverters
• About more telephoto lenses: “To be honest, we don’t have this type of goals in our roadmap at the moment, but I think it’s worth considering for the future.“

I want a Sony stylish vintage camera and you?

According to CameraBeta Fuji had over 500.000 Fujifilm X100VI preorders in China only! Consider that Fuji officially said that they can produce 15.000 X100VI cameras per month. So it would take them 33 months to cover the reorders they have NOW in China only.

Even if Fuji will be able to increase production it will take them YEARS to fulfill the demand that is coming from all over the world. This is very good news, because it show that there is HUNGER for real compact photo-centric cameras. No vlogging toys (sorry Sony ZV-1) or hybrid still/video camera…but true photocameras!

As a photographer I am happy to see this and I do believe Sony should release a new RX Full Frame camera that has those three characteristics:

• Appealing design
• compact size
• Film styles (Kodak, Agfa, Ilford, Ferrania and so forth). Sony should license those!
• Easy usability with APP support (Similar to what the Samsung NX or Zeiss ZX1 had).

That would truly be a winner don’t you think? In my video below the full extended thoughts:

FujiFilm X100V preorders are open at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUk.. Press text at Explora.