You can now buy the new Sirui Modular Monopod on their worldwide online store (Click here). For a limited time you save 15%.

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.“