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Kase’s New 85mm f/1.4 AF Lens
credits: Kase
Kase, the company better known for its filters, has just announced a new 85mm f/1.4 prime lens. It is designed for full-frame systems like Nikon Z and Sony E, but there is also a Fujifilm X version where it works out to about a 128mm equivalent. That makes it an interesting option for Fuji shooters, since there isn’t really a native lens in that focal length/aperture combo.
The optical design is fairly ambitious with 13 elements in 10 groups, as well as five low-dispersion and two high-refractive-index elements to help keep things sharp and colours clean. It has a bright f/1.4 aperture, which works with a 13-bladed diaphragm to give smoother background blur. Autofocus runs on an STM stepping motor, meaning it should be fast and quiet enough for both stills and video. It focuses as close as 70 cm, which isn’t enough for macro but should cover most real-world uses without issue.
Physically, it is built mostly from aluminium alloy with a bit of plastic mixed in. The size is pretty manageable at 99 millimetres long and 580 grams in weight, and it takes 72 mm front filters. Kase’s filter background shows here, since the lens can take magnetic filters directly (no adapter needed) and even ships with a magnetic front cap. There are also two customisable buttons on the barrel, which can be handy for focus locks or shortcuts depending on your camera. The lens is available for $738.
You can see full details on Kase’s website here
The Analogue aF-1 Point-and-Shoot
credits: Analogue
The aF-1 is a new 35mm film point-and-shoot from Amsterdam design studio Analogue. Scheduled for release in early 2026, the camera wants to revive compact 35mm shooting with modern touches like autofocus and fully automatic film handling.
At the heart of the aF-1 is a fixed 35mm f/2.8 lens, designed using a Double Gauss optical formula. Focusing is handled by a LiDAR system, unusual for a film compact, which measures reflected light to deliver quick and precise focus from 0.7 meters to infinity. Shutter speeds range from 1/1000 of a second down to four seconds, and a built-in electronic flash offers a range of up to three meters at ISO 100. Film loading, winding, and rewinding are all automated, with DX-coded film read automatically to set ISO. The camera also includes a reverse Galilean viewfinder with framing guides and correction markers for close-up shots.
Analogue says the camera’s look is inspired by classics like the Olympus Mju and Contax T series, with a minimalist body meant for one-handed shooting. Pre-orders are open at €449.99 (around $566), with mass production scheduled to start in December.
You can see full details on Analogue’s website here
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