Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2.0 Leaked

Chinese social media weibo is blowing up with a new lens they found from what is believed to be Venus Optics Laowa, based on the identifying markings. There are a few shots of this lens, and it will initially be released for Canon, Sony, and Nikon mounts, but it will later come to Fujifilm X […]

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Canon Patent For 300mm F2.8 IS, 400mm F2.8 IS, and 500mm F4 IS Found

Patents were found for the Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS, Canon 400mm f/2.8 IS, and Canon 500mm f/4 IS lenses. overview [Publication number] P2025114982 [Release date] 2025-08-06 [Title of Invention] Optical system and imaging device having the same [Application date] 2024-01-25 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000001007 [Name] Canon Inc. To provide an optical system that has high […]

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PowerShot G7X Mark III and PowerShot SX740HS Orders Resume

PowerShot G7X Mark III: B&H Photo / Amazon PowerShot SX740HS: B&H Photo / Amazon Orders for the PowerShot G7X Mark III and PowerShot SX740HS were suspended in March, Canon has once again started accepting orders for these cameras. Notice regarding the resumption of product orders Release date: August 1, 2025 Thank you for your continued […]

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Canon Q2 Financial Results – Impact of Tariffs: “We will make up for this by reducing costs and raising prices”

Canon released its Q2 financial results. The Q&A section includes several questions regarding the US-imposed tariffs, and Canon’s position is “we will make up for this by reducing costs and raising prices“: Here are the details for the Canon Imagina Business Unit: Imaging Business Unit Performance: Second quarter sales increased by 6.5% year-on-year to ¥260.7 billion. Second quarter income […]

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First Look AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye Full Frame

AstrHori showed a new fisheye Full Frame lens, the AstrHori 6mm f/2.8, at a trade show that I spotted on weibo. The lens doesn’t seem to be electronically connected to the camera, so even though this lens is being shown for E-mount, it is probably coming for other mounts. AstrHori already has an AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 for […]

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SmallRig Arca-Type Mount Plate with AirTag Compartment for Select Canon Cameras

SmallRig released a new AirTag holder with a universal mount and a Canon-specific mount that is compatible with EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5 C, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS R7, and EOS R10 Cameras. The compact Arca-Type Mount Plate looks quite compact and will help you find and organize your gear. The Specs are below: Key Features Custom […]

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