Photo Rumors

Here is a recap of the latest Canon camera and lens rumors: Cameras Canon EOS R8 Mark II expected in Fall 2026; could be retro-inspired, with a 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, IBIS, a 40fps electronic shutter (no mechanical shutter), dual SD card slots, and 4K video. Canon EOS R10 Mark II positioned […]

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store. Additional information: Here are some of the new […]

The previously reported Mitakon Zhongyi Optics Pittura 30mm f/2.4 lens for GFX & XCD mount is now officially released in China: Focal Length: 30mm Format: Medium Format Angle of View: 84.5° (equivalent to 24mm on full-frame) Aperture: F2.4–F22; 11 aperture blades; clicked aperture Maximum […]

The Fujifilm X-T5 camera is now officially listed as discontinued in Japan Camera Kitamura: Now on sale Map Camera: Discontinued product, but still in stock. Bic Camera: Now on sale Yodobashi Camera: Sales ended Official Japanese Fujifilm store: Discontinued In the US, the Fujifilm X-T5 is still in […]

Here is what else is new: The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens (M-mount) is now available for order This Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will be part of the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions Pre-orders open […]

Tamron issued an official statement regarding the previously reported/rumored acquisition bid by Sony: Regarding Partial Media Reports about Our Company Yesterday, Diamond Online published a partial report stating that there had been an acquisition proposal regarding our company. However, this was […]

Canon released its Q2 2026 financial results. Here is the recap: Market conditions remained weak in Europe, affected by the Middle East situation, and in the U.S., where the tariff impact persists. Net sales rose 3.6%, reaching a record high for a second quarter, driven by continued sales growth […]

The 7Artisans AF 25/35/50mm f/1.8 LITE APS-C lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now also available in silver. The LITE series has a fast & silent STM autofocus motor, a metal body, and is lightweight (180g). Each lens is priced at $125; the bundle is $359. Orders are now open at the official […]

Nikon has lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit). The full court ruling can be found here. The documents are in Chinese – here is the AI recap: […]

Today, Diamond Online (ダイヤモンド・オンライン) published an investigative scoop stating that Sony Group has proposed acquiring Tamron, aiming to acquire all of Tamron’s shares. The deal size is projected at roughly 200 billion yen (約2,000億円). No official confirmation or […]

It did not take long for Sony Japan to issue an official notice about FX5 pre-orders far exceeding expectations (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt): Announcement Regarding the Supply of the Professional Camcorder ‘FX5′ Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products. We began […]

This Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review is by Daniel Kuhn (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn): Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX Review: A Fast Wide-Angle Prime That Delivers Outstanding Value A fast 24mm prime is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own, covering everything from […]

Here are the details on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens (check B&H Photo and the official website for additional information and pre-order options): Focal length: 10mm Maximum aperture: f/2.5 Lens type/format: Full-frame autofocus fisheye Angle of […]

The Fujifilm X-T6 camera is rumored to be announced at the Fujikina event in Paris (September 4-6th). Here are the rumored Fujifilm X-T6 camera specifications: Update – B&H Photo has already scheduled an event “Demo Experience: Touch and Try the Latest Fujifilm Gear” for September 8th: […]

Here are a few new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 PRO full-frame lens (77mm filter size, minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters, VCM voice coil focusing motor, and a metal body), Viltrox 40mm f/1.2 and 18mm f/1.2 PRO APS-C lenses (previously reported here): Updated Viltrox 2026 […]

A German store published the new Fujifilm prices that will take effect on September 1, 2026. Some of the prices will already be increased on August 1st: Model designation Color Old RRP New RRP FUJIFILM X100VI Black €1,799.00 €1,999.00 FUJIFILM X100VI Silver €1,799.00 €1,999.00 FUJIFILM X-E5 […]

I updated my previous post: 7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens on July 28, 2026: I already posted the first picture of the lens a few months ago: First pictures of the upcoming 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2, 10mm f/2.5, and 10mm f/4 lenses Here are the details (check […]

FieldMade has finally released custom indicator labels for OM System cameras and lenses and the new Sony FX5 camera: Get 10% off your FieldMade order with code “Rumors10“ (minimum purchase of $20 CAD, cannot be combined with other discounts) Previous coverage of FieldMade can be found here […]

This is a guest post by Luke Lv, founder of Lumira Studio, a UK video production studio (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn). There is a small moment that I think most photographers and filmmakers will recognise. You are on the next shoot, you reach for a card, and realise it is still full […]

      This new Chuzhao M3 fixed-lens compact digital camera was recently released in China and is now available for purchase on Amazon for $69 (Chuzhao cameras are sold on Amazon and AliExpress). Here are the details: Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS Still resolution: 12 MP (square format, typically […]