The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is an ultra-wide angle zoom with a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 that uses cutting-edge technology to achieve outstanding edge-to-edge image sharpness.

The FUJINON XF 8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR will be available from late November 2018 priced at £1799.

Fujifilm has unveiled their latest development roadmap for interchangeable lenses for the X Series range of digital cameras, expanding the lineup of high-performance lenses even further by adding the XF 33mm F1 R WR, XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR.

Addressing the ever-increasing demand for mirrorless digital cameras, Fujifilm is set to boost its production capacity for interchangeable lenses by 70% by 2020.

Nikon has now officially discontinued the 1 Series mirrorless cameras, including all 10 models that were released since its inception in 2011. Speculation is now growing that Nikon are set to release a new range of full-frame mirrorless cameras ahead of the Photokina photography show in September.

Leica Camera has released a series of extensive firmware updates for the Leica M10, Leica Q, Leica CL, Leica TL2 and Leica T/TL camera models. Alongside further improvements of existing features, these updates also introduce a considerable number of new camera functions.

The Sony 400mm F2.8 G Master is the first large aperture super-telephoto prime to join the E-mount line-up. Weighing in at only 2897g, the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens provides a level of portability and handheld manoeuvrability that has never before been achieved in a lens of its class. Built to order, the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS will ship in Europe in September 2018, priced at approximately £10,500 / $12,000 US / $16,250 CA.

Rotolight have announced a unique summer promotion with Sony UK. Photographers will receive an award-winning Rotolight NEO 2 – an all in one High Speed Sync (HSS) Flash and continuous on-camera LED, worth £299 - completely free of charge, when they purchase a Sony A9, A7RII, A7RIII or A7SII.

Leica Camera have unveiled the Leica M10 “Edition Zagato”, a timelessly beautiful special edition set that combines the best of German craftsmanship and Italian design. Limited to 250 sets worldwide, the special edition set will retail for £18,000 / $21,600.

Fujifilm have announced the availability of new firmware for the X-H1 (v1.10) and X-T2 (v4.10) cameras.

Full details available here: 

http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt2/index.html

http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xh1/index.html

The Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE is a new, budget, autofocus lens for Sony mirrorless shooters. Weighing in at 93g and measuring just 37mm long, the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE delivers a quiet, fast and accurate autofocus system and a minimum focusing distance of just 24cm. Available from July 2018, the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE will cost £279.99 in the UK.

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 mirrorless camera is now available in blue. Exclusively available at John Lewis in the UK, the blue E-PL9 goes on sale from early June.

Panasonic has announced new firmware updates for three LUMIX mirrorless cameras – the DC-GH5, DC-GH5S and the DC-G9. These updates offer users enhanced performance and usability, such as improved Autofocus performance, new monochrome Photo Styles and upgraded sound quality for video shooting.

The Fujifilm X-T100 is a new mid-range mirrorless camera with a 24.2 megapixel sensor, advanced automatic scene recognition, phase detection autofocus system, three way tilting touch screen, electronic viewfinder and the latest Bluetooth technology.

In the UK, the X-T100 comes in three colours; Black, Dark Silver and Champagne Gold. Partnered in a kit with the XC 15-45mm zoom lens, it will be available in late June 2018 for £619.00. In the U.S. and Canada it will cost USD $699.95 and CAD $899.99, or body only for USD $599.95 and CAD $749.99.

Hasselblad is pleased to announce new updates for both the X1D and H6D cameras, including a White Balance Tool, an Interval Timer and Exposure Bracketing, and customisable profiles.

The Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 wide-angle lens is now available for sale. The XCD 21mm lens will begin shipping mid-May 2018 with an MSRP of € 2999 / $ 3750 / £ 2749 excl. VAT.

In an interview with Japanese television station NHK World, Nikon have revealed that they will be releasing a new mirrorless camera system by Spring 2019. No further details have yet been released about the exact specifications, including what kind of mount the new Nikon compact system camera will use. We'd expect to see an early prototype being displayed at this year's Photokina show in September ahead of the Spring 2019 release date.

Via NikonEye

Sigma have just announced the pricing and delivery dates for the seven new Sony E-mount Art prime lenses.

Fujifilm will release a free firmware update for the GFX 50S (GFX 50S) medium format mirrorless digital camera in May 2018.

Fujfilm will release free firmware updates for the  X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F X Series digital cameras in late April and May.

Canon Inc has announced today that the Company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 15 consecutive years, from 2003 to 2017.