Shoten announced the new Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens. Google translated text:

Scheduled to be released in April 2019
Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 98,000 (excluding tax)

SPEEDMASTER 50 mm F 0.95 III is an ultra large diameter standard lens designed as a mirrorless camera for full size image sensor.
While achieving the phenomenal brightness of aperture opening F value of 0.95, it is also equipped with portability, design has been designed considering balance with the mirrorless machine.
Utilizing the features of the ultra-large aperture lens, it is possible to take handheld photographs in places where there is little light intensity, or to take advantage of beautifully large blur taste.

Improvements from SPEEDMASTER 50 mm F 0.95 M 67 (version 2)

• Improve image quality by reviewing optical performance.
• It corresponds to the latest Nikon Z mount · Canon RF mount.

Shoten also announced the new 7 Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro APS-C lens

Seven designers 7 Artisans 60 mm F 2.8 Macro (Sony E / Canon EF – M / Fuji Film X / Micro Four Thirds)

Scheduled to be released in May 2019
Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax)

7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro is a “60mm macro lens” designed for “APS – C size” mirrorless camera that can shoot from closeup to infinity.
It can be captured without disturbing from remote places such as insects and small animals, so it is suitable for shooting subjects that are difficult to close close-up.
The focus part is sharp, blurred is beautiful, and the whole is depicted richly in gradation.
Ultra close-up shooting up to 5 times magnification is possible by installing an optional extension tube.

And here is the new Sony E-mount to Nikon Z autofocus adapter press text:

Scheduled to be released in June 2019 
Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax)

TECHART TZE – 01 is an electronic control (autofocusable) adapter developed for attaching Sony ? “E mount” lens to the mirrorless camera of the Nikon Z series. 
By using this product in combination with the company’s products LM-EA7 and TCS-04, AF shooting with Nikon Z can also be realized for Leica M lens and Canon EF lens. 
Firmware can be updated with the supplied USB DOCK!

Let’ss see if some of our readers know what this camera is ;)

–

Thanks Champ Camera

The Chinese company Shoten announced that it will display three new products at the CP+ show:

1) The image on top shows you the new Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter from Techart.
2) They will also show the new Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF mount
3) And there is also the new 60mm f/2.8 macro for Sony E, MFT, Fuji X and Canon EF-M

It’s impressive to see that they managed to make such a small autofocus adapter to make you use E-mount lenses on Nikon Z cameras:

View this post on Instagram

This is the #Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 FE lens mounted on the Nikon Z.? It's possible thanks to the new Techart adapter which also allows for full elctronic aperture and autofocus control. It will be released within a couple of months.? -? #nikonmirrorless #nikonfullframemirrorless #nikoncamera #nikonfullframecamera #nikongear #nikon #nikkor #mirrorlesscamera #mirrorlessgeeks #cameragear #camerageek #mirrorlessgeeks #nikonannouncement #camerasetup #nikonz #nikonz6 #nikonz7

A post shared by Andreas Photography world (@andrea_pizzini_photographer) on Jan 19, 2019 at 4:21am PST

Kipon officially annnounced that it will displaye the world’s first Canon EF to Nikon Z autofocus adapter at the CP+ show (next week).

via Nikoneye

Ricoh finally released the new GRIII which you can preorder now at BHphoto and Adorama.

Press text:

Ricoh launches RICOH GR III high-end, compact digital camera

Newest model in the popular RICOH GR series delivers exceptional image quality in a smaller, lightweight body, making it ideal for street photography

WEST CALDWELL, NJ, February 21, 2019 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the launch of the highly anticipated RICOH GR III camera. The new camera is the latest model in the RICOH GR series, a lineup of high-end digital cameras providing exceptional image quality in a compact, lightweight body ideal for street photography, travel and capturing candid images.

The RICOH GR III features a newly designed lens, image sensor and imaging engine that further upgrade image quality, enhance functionality and improve usability. The 18.3mm F2.8 lens delivers exceptional imaging performance with a slim design, consisting of six optical elements in four groups, while retaining the 28mm angle of view. It produces the clearest, sharpest images in GR-series history while reducing distortion and chromatic aberration. It also comes equipped with a macro shooting capability with a minimum focusing distance of six centimeters.

In keeping with the GR-series concept of packaging high image quality in a compact design, the RICOH GR III camera body is smaller than its predecessor, and is equipped with a large APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 24.24 effective megapixels to produce high-resolution images. Its short start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds allows for quick, responsive shooting. The camera’s high-definition LCD monitor features touchscreen operation, offering intuitive control of various camera functions right on the screen.

The camera also features a high-speed hybrid autofocus system, built-in shake reduction, in- camera image finishing options, USB Type-CTM, Bluetooth and wireless LAN connectivity options. An accessory wide-angle conversion lens designed exclusively for use with the RICOH GR III is also available. The GW-4 Wide Conversion Lens expands the angle of view to 21mm ultra-wide angle.

“The Ricoh GR III is the ultimate street camera,” said William Hereford, a Brooklyn-based pro photographer, who has been shooting with GR series cameras for years. “The image quality and ease of use are equally amazing. I literally don’t leave my house without this camera. The GR III fits perfectly both in my hand and my pocket, so it is always available to capture a moment.”

Hereford says that the image quality is so great, that photos taken with his GR cameras have the potential to be used in national ad campaigns and magazine articles.

Designed to be the ultimate street photography camera, the RICOH GR III is a totally new breed of GR camera that will give the user new and different creative possibilities.

| Pricing and Availability |

The RICOH GR III will be shipping in March 2019 and will be available at www.us.ricoh- imaging.com and retail outlets nationwide. Price is $899.95 for the camera, $249.95 for the GW-4 Wide Conversion Lens.

Ricoh also announced the WG-6 you get here at BHphoto and Adorama and the G900 you get at Bhphoto and Adorama.