SongRAW Introduces Moonlit 85mm f/1.2 Lens


SongRAW Moonlit series – 50mm and 85mm f/1.2. Image credit: CineD

The new Chinese company announced the 85mm f/1.2. This is their second lens after the 50mm f/1.2 which has been announced a couple of months ago and i still not available in EU and EU stores.

CineD listed the specs:

  • Autofocus using STM motors
  • one aspherical element, five ED glass elements, and 11 HR glass elements
  • onstructed from aerospace-grade aluminum
  • 1.5kg

The SongRAW Moonlit 85mm f/1.2 will initially be available in Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions, with an L-Mount version planned for later release. The price is set at $1,299, with availability expected by the end of 2025.

August’s Top-Selling Cameras and Lenses at Kitamura Revealed!

The Japanese Kitamura store shared their August best seller list:

Best selling cameras:

  1. Sony a7C II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  2. Fujifilm X-E5 XF23mm Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  3. Sony a7 IV Zoom Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  4. Sony a6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  5. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Double Zoom Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  6. Fujifilm X-T5 XF16–50mm Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  7. Fujifilm X-M5 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  8. Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  9. Nikon Z30 Double Zoom Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  10. Sony a6700 High-Power Zoom Lens Kit at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama

Best selling lenses:

  1. Fujifilm XF16–55mmF2.8 R LM WR II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  2. Sigma 28–70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E-mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  3. Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  4. Sigma 18–50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E-mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  5. Canon EF50mm F1.8 STM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  6. Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E-mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  7. Canon RF100–400mm F5.6–8 IS USM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  8. Tamron 18–300mm F3.5–6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Nikon Z mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  9. Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fujifilm X-mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
  10. Tamron 28–200mm F2.8–5.6 Di III RXD (Sony E-mount) at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama

First image of the new Laowa 180mm f/4.5 Full Frame autofocus macro lens

Laowa has announced the release of its new AF180mm F4.5 1.5x macro autofocus lens on September 15th. It features a Canon EF SLR mount, and Canon EOS-RF users can use an EF-RF adapter to achieve autofocus. It also supports Sony E/Nikon Z mounts (autofocus) and Canon RF/Leica L mounts (manual focus). The lens weighs only about 400 grams.

New ProWrapp – The Weatherproof Gear Wrapper by SPINN.DESIGN on Kickstarter

The German company Spinn.Design launched the new weatherproof ProWrapp on Kickstarter (Click here).
What sets ProWrapp apart from its predecessors and all others?

We now call the latest generation of the well-known SPINN CW (Camera Wrapper) ProWrapp.
And yes, this wrapper has a professional attitude, as the sum of its features is currently unmatched by any other product in this field.

ProWrapp offers:
– High-pile fabric with an exceptionally soft feel and superb shock absorption
– Weatherproof design with a waterproof barrier
– Reliable, full-surface hook-and-loop closure

And additionally in 2025:
– Color coding for the various sizes
– Sturdy loop for hanging purposes
– Rounded corners to prevent unwanted opening and peeling

We listen to our customers and have been developing our wrapper range for over three years now, improving it with each new generation. Please take the time to explore our campaign and trust every statement we make. We deliver what we promise, and you will only find this combination of great features with us — the SPINN ProWrapp.

Reminder: Ending soon is the backing of the new MAVEN Filters – WAVE 3 on Kickstarter (click here).