Here are the first leaked images of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S lens!
It features VR image stabilization, a built-in TC teleconverter, and is positioned as a high-end S-series lens, suitable for shooting sports, news, landscapes, and wildlife. Announcement is likely to happen at the CP+ show!
via Rednote
Bobby Tonelli’s YouTube channel released an interview with Tetsuya Iwasaki, the Product Planning Manager at Ricoh Imaging. During the interview, he stated the Pentax 17 half-frame film camera has exceeded sales expectations. There has been significant demand for a GR film camera, and Ricoh may consider bringing back the GR if there is substantial demand in the future. That would be cool don’t you think?
Brightin Star is teasing its new 60mm F2.8 macro lens. Known specs:
Insta360’s new product, the Pocket handheld gimbal camera, has been leaked, with company executives confirming the news through reposts:
Bobby had this nice chat with the Light Lens Labd boss:
For the first time ever, Mr. Zhou, the founder of Light Lens Lab, sits down for an exclusive on-camera interview to discuss how he recreates history’s most legendary lenses. In this exclusive interview from SG Camera Con, we dive deep into the philosophy behind Light Lens Lab. Mr. Zhou explains the obsessive engineering required to recreate the “8 Element” 35mm and the 1966 AA Noctilux , including how they had to remelt specific glass types (Code 900403) to match Leica’s original 1960s formulas.
Blackstone Group and the Kaufmann family are considering selling a controlling stake in Leica for approximately €1 billion. Potential buyers include HSG (Hony Capital, formerly Sequoia China) and Altor Equity Partners.
A bit of history:
Leica sold a 44% stake to Blackstone in 2011 for €130 million (US$179 million). Blackstone invested in 2011 to help the brand expand internationally, particularly in the Asian market. Since then, the company has successfully transformed from a niche manufacturer into a broader luxury brand.
As an European I understand partnerships are necessary. Still it’s sad to see such an important legacy company being sold abroad. But China is the new force in the photography world and I suspect that in 10 years from now most camera and lens companies will be made and owned by Chinese manufacturers.
