Venus Optics just announced this new Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO Z Lens . You can preorder it now for $499 at BHphoto, VenusStore.

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

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!