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.

In this interview, the Laowa manager revealed that the upcoming Laowa 200mm f/2.0 Z will cost just $1999 — a full $2,300 cheaper than the Sigma 200mm FE!

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.

Nikon ZR preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

Nikon ZR preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

Have to say the price is super aggressive!

Here are the leaked Nikon Zr images. The camera will be announced on September 10 at 7:30 London time.

Nikon Zr specs:

• 24MP partially stacked sensor
• 6k all intra
• IBIS
• one SD and on micro SD card slot
• Announcement on Sept 10