Photo Rumors

FujiAddict reports that at least three Chinese manufacturers are working on autofocus medium format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. One of the lenses will most likely be the Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2 (the second manufacturer could be Viltrox): Additional information on the upcoming Venus […]

Here is what else is new: Nikon Z9II camera delayed further? The latest Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount updates New Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras now available Funleader Contax G35 Leica M conversion (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) v2.0 vs v1.0 comparison Owlkrown announced a new […]

The CEO of Insta360 posted the above photo on Chinese social media, along with the words 向新的焦段进发, which translates to “Venture into new focal lengths.” The camera appears to be APS-C mirrorless (in white) based on the size relative to the hand. The mounted lens is f/1.8. Some of […]

7Artisans is teasing a new lightweight (≈90g) lens that will be officially announced on January 27th. I am pretty sure this is the previously reported 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF (Sony and Viltrox both already have 40mm f/2.5 lenses): Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses Here is […]

This month, DxO Labs released 326 new DxO camera and lens modules for the latest releases, expanding support to more than 110,000 camera and lens combinations in total. It includes compatibility with some of the latest and most notable equipment from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, […]

The new 2026 ON1 Effects is now officially released and available as a standalone application or as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Version 2026 introduces new 1-click subject and background masks, layer-based masking, improved mask quality, and four new creative filters, all designed […]

BCN Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the winners in the camera category for 2026. BCN collects POS sales data from most retail stores in Japan (January to December, 2025). Here is the latest ranking: Mirrorless cameras: Sony: 29.9% Canon: 27.4% Nikon: 15.1% DSLR cameras: Canon: 44.3% […]

Here is what else is new: Rumors from China: Nikon is suing Viltrox You can get a refurbished Leica D-Lux 7 camera for $1,338 Epic: Photographer John Abernathy tossed his Leica camera to another photographer to make sure it wouldn’t be confiscated, while he was being detained and pepper-sprayed […]

Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo. Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store. Some of the latest Brightin Star releases are: Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L officially announced New […]

Some random websites are reporting that a new Fujifilm X-Pro4 camera is coming soon. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera has been discontinued for a while without any replacement in sight: The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera is discontinued Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera is being discontinued Digging deeper with AI, the […]

The previously reported Viltrox Nexus F1 Pro cinema with AI-assisted phase-detection autofocus adapter (PL to E) with full AF capabilities and photo/video EXIF support is now available on Kickstarter and already rasised $42k. Additional informtion: The Viltrox NexusFocus PL-E Adapter (also referred […]

Cosina will display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan: Stay tuned for updates and live coverage. 2026 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show dates announced The post Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan appeared first on Photo Rumors. Related posts: Here […]

Here is what else is new: The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens is now in stock The new Funleader Contax G35 non-destructive conversion kit V2.0 is now back in stock (Planar 35mm f/2 T* lens) Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom First Ricoh GR IV […]

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon, Ali Express, and Brightin Star website with an introductory price discount: Introductory price: $269.99 (valid January 16 – January 26) Regular price: […]

Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount): Bokeh control ring (Spherical Aberration Control Ring) Communication with the camera body via electronic contacts All-metal lens 6 Optical Elements in 3 […]

This is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount: The first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025: Today Viltrox became the 10th member of […]

Would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200 (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt)? Vote in the poll below: Please enable JavaScript to view the poll powered by Disqus. Update: I made a typo – “Now” should be “Not”. Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV […]

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome comparison Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom Detailed specifications Additional information […]

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens will be officially announced on January 16th. Here are the details (check the Brightin Star website for updates): For Z/E/RF/L mount 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements Technical […]

The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order (additional information): B&H Photo WEX Photo Foto Erhardt The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced The latest Ricoh GR IV camera accessories Comparing […]