Sony FX5 Shipping Dates Confirmed: Japan November 20
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sony FX5 ship dates, Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO for Z, studios closing
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Sony's FX5 starts shipping in Japan on 20 November, with North American retailers dispatching by the end of next week and Europe from mid-November. Viltrox has set 29 October as the announcement date for its AF 35mm f/1.4 PRO for Nikon Z, a 760g sealed lens with an aperture ring and VCM autofocus. Reuters reports fashion photo studios are closing as brands replace shoots with generative AI.
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1 Japan ships 20 November; North American retailers by end of next week; Europe from mid-November.
2 Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO for Nikon Z-mount announced October 29
Lens NewsupdateUpdate·2d agovia Nikon RumorsThe PRO line sits above Viltrox's EVO and AIR tiers: 16 elements in 12 groups, 0.3m minimum focus, 11-blade aperture.
3 Fashion Studios Closing as Brands Shift to Generative AI
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