Photo Rumors

  Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra. Here’s what’s new: Topaz Wonder 2 (now runs locally in Topaz Photo): Wonder 2 is our newest image enhancement model that denoises, sharpens, and […]

At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Hong Kong-based company Tecno showcased its new “Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology,” a concept designed to transform a standard smartphone into a photography tool. The system relies on a remarkably slim base device that magnetically snaps […]

Here are the latest Kickstarter updates: New – Peak Design travel bags: $816,212 pledged by 2,481 backers with 30 days to go. CamCast – turn your camera into a smart, connected system: $59,902 pledged from 356 backers with 6 days to go. Shargeek 300 – the next-gen power beast: $539,451 […]

  At the 2026 CP+ show, Samyang announced a new AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE full-frame lens with an ultra-compact design, almost identical to the existing AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE lenses from the Prima series. Here are the key new/updated features from Phototrend: Larger, textured […]

Leica SL3-P camera rumors CP+ 2026: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki on Unprecedented Lens Demand, APS-C, AI, and Market Trends Check out this custom modified panoramic Pentax 645 camera (half-frame medium format) The post What else is new? appeared first on Photo Rumors. Related posts: Jeff Bridges’ […]

Here is some additional information on the Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens prototypes (previously reported here), courtesy of Phototrend from their CP+ report: Samyang AF 20-50mm f/2 FE Focal length & aperture: 20-50 mm f/2 (constant) Mount: Sony E (FE) Key points: Brighter and wider […]

At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan Meike had on display their upcoming Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z (previously reported here). Here are the new details from Phototrend: Meike Air Series new ultra-light APS-C prime lenses Mounts: Sony E, […]

Today, GoPro unveiled its new GP3 custom imaging processor. This is a 5nm System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with a dedicated AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Key upgrades vs. the GP2: More than 2x pixel processing power. Superior AI-driven image quality and low-light performance. Real-time scene […]

DxO launched PureRAW 6 with DeepPRIME XD3, now extended to Bayer sensors (previously exclusive to X-Trans sensors), as well as next-generation High-Fidelity DNG compression, delivering significantly smaller files while preserving full RAW integrity and flexibility. You can get 10% off DxO products […]

Here is what else is new: Leica price increase in the US confirmed for March 13, 2026 The Leica wooden toy camera is back: now available for pre-order Now available for pre-order: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for […]

Tokina has been very quiet recently, with only one new lens announcement in 2025. At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Tokina had a new lens on display labeled “One Lens Like No Other”. This is what we know: The new lens appears to be a wide-angle, fixed-focal-length, large-aperture lens, given the […]

At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Sigma’s CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, confirmed that development of the Foveon full-frame sensor is still ongoing but did not provide a release timeframe. He reported steady advancement, “issues have been narrowed”, and the team might reach the next stage – actual […]

At the 2026 CP+ show, Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang had four new lens prototypes on display: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 20-50mm f/2 (left) Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 28-85mm f/2 (right) Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang AF 200mm f/1.8 (right) Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang […]

Here ere some of the new products that were on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens for E/Z/L – expected at the end of 2026 with a price tag of around $800 (check website for updates). Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm The post 2026 […]

Here is what else is new: Patent Application Reveals Canon 28-45mm F1.2 and 35-70mm F1.4 Deal of the day: new Leica SL2-S camera for $3,141 New Godox iT32 compact modular flash and X5 L wireless trigger system designed for Leica shooters Leica Leitzphone officially announced Additional pictures of […]

Here is some additional information on the new Canon concept camera displayed at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan- I seriously doubt this concept will ever see the light of day, it’s just a marketing move to show relevancy (Canon likes to do this at trade shows): The Canon concept camera, unveiled at […]

The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO and Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses will both be APO designs.  An apochromatic lens (APO) has better correction of chromatic and spherical aberration than the much more common achromat lenses. The lenses will have a 58mm filter thread, close-focusing […]

Here is a complete list of all current and upcoming Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses (in the US, Samyang lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon): Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens – now also for L-mount. Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens […]

Another rumored lens got officially announced today for the 2026 CP+ show: the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts (previously reported here). This is just a development announcement – the lens will be officially released in September: “The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art is […]

Canon showcased a new retro concept camera at the 2026 CP+ show – it features a retro optical viewfinder and a shutter button on the right side of the camera. The current demo model has a 6MP sensor (not the final version). Two different variations were on display: Additional pictures: Watch a […]