Snappiness writes:

For all the budget-minded photographers out there you’re in luck because there are several interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras you can get today for under $100. I tried only grabbing those I could consistently find for $100 or less, but do keep in mind prices fluctuate a lot. The best thing to do is be patience. Pick the camera or two or want, put in search alerts and wait for the best deal. If you’re impatient, you will pay a premium ;)

Right before Christmas Panasonic announced two new cameras:

• Panasonic Lumix G97 at BHphoto
• Panasonic Lumix ZS99 at BHphoto

What’s new on those cameras can be read on Explora.

Featured by drunk Chris and Jordan :)

Reliable leakier How2fly just reported that Panasonic will announce “something” next week. I still have no idea what it could be. But it’s strange that a camera or lens is announced just before Christmas. So maybe it’s something else like a firmware update or so?

Kazuto Yamaki, the CEO of Sigma, recently shared his thoughts on the company and the photography industry in an insightful, honest, and thought-provoking discussion. The conversation is well worth watching!

At the very end, he offered an intriguing sneak peek: Sigma is developing a telephoto lens like no other. Yamaki hinted that this new lens could be a game-changer for sports and wildlife photographers, saying it’s something they might find very exciting.

While the specifics remain a mystery, a few unique Sigma patents from recent years come to mind, such as:

• 60-700mm f/4.5-7.4
• 50-500mm f/4.5-6.5

It’s unclear if this new lens aligns with these designs, but it’s certainly an exciting prospect. What do you think—or hope—Sigma will unveil in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments!

7Artisans 18mm F5.6 pancake lens specs:

• Announcement: December 9, 2024
• Close focus: 0.3m ~ ∞
• manual focus
• Supported mounts: E / L / RF / Z
• Full Frame