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New 7Artisans MF 10mm f/3.5 Lens Coming Soon
credits: 7Artisans
7Artisans is gearing up to release a new ultra-wide 10mm f/3.5 manual focus lens designed for APS-C cameras, and it’s coming to just about every mirrorless mount — Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds.
This lens’s ‘‘specialty’’ is going really wide without the usual fisheye warping. Despite the extreme 10mm focal length, the lens promises zero fisheye distortion, which should appeal to anyone who wants a dramatic field of view without the curved edges. Another detail 7Artisans is leaning into is the look of its 10-point sunstars, which can add a lot of character to images shot into strong light sources like the sun or streetlights. It’s a small touch, but it’s often something photographers specifically seek out in wide-angle lenses.
As with most of 7Artisans’ lineup, this is a fully manual lens — no autofocus, you’ll be setting aperture and focus by hand. But that’s kind of the appeal here. It’s a niche tool meant for people who enjoy taking their time and composing intentionally. No word yet on pricing or an exact release date, but based on 7Artisans’ usual approach, it’s likely to be affordable.
New Fujifilm X-E5 Expected On June 12th
credits: Fujifilm
The X Summit in Shanghai is coming up and Fujifilm is expected to announce the long-awaited X-E5 on June 12th during the event. The new X-E5 is rumoured to pack Fujifilm’s impressive 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, the same one found in the X-T5. That means we’re likely getting a big resolution bump over the previous X-E4, along with better image quality and dynamic range. But unlike the more DSLR-style X-T5, the X-E5 sticks with a slim, minimalist rangefinder design.
One of the standout new additions will be in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which wasn’t present in the X-E4. That’s a big deal for a camera this size, especially for handheld shooting and low-light situations. It’s also expected to be bundled with a new 23mm pancake lens, which would give you a lightweight and travel-friendly kit right out of the box. Video-wise, don’t expect the X-E5 to go all-in. To keep the body small and simple, Fujifilm is apparently cutting back on some of the more advanced video features that are found in the X-T5 or X-H2. That’s not too surprising, the X-E line has always been more about stills than cinema.
So far, this looks like Fujifilm is bringing a lot of power to its smallest interchangeable lens camera, and with the combination of a 40MP sensor, IBIS, and a rangefinder-inspired body, the X-E5 could become a go-to for photographers who want serious image quality without carrying a bulky kit. We'll find out more officially on June 12.
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