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The Magazine For Photographers - Issue 62
Gelatin Labs’ New Revolutionary Film Scanning Approach? New Jersey-based Gelatin Labs just announced GelForm , which they’re pitching as...
The Magazine For Photographers
May 11, 2025
Latest Photography News
The Latest Sony A7R VI Rumours
credits: Sony New Sony a7R VI camera rumours and leaked specs are making the rounds, and if they hold up, this could be one of Sony’s more interesting high-resolution cameras in a while. The a7R VI is rumoured to arrive before November 2026, landing ahead of the next Alpha 7S model. It is also said to already be in limited testing, which usually means Sony has moved beyond early concepts and is now fine-tuning how the camera behaves in the real world. Inside, the a7R VI is ex
2 days ago1 min read
Canon’s New RF 14mm f/1.4L Ultra-Wide Lens
credits: Canon Canon has added two new ultra-wide lenses to its RF lineup. Alongside the RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5L Fisheye STM (which we will take a closer look at in this week’s Sunday magazine issue), Canon has officially unveiled the RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM, making it the sixth lens in its hybrid-focused f/1.4L VCM prime series. This line started in mid-2024 with the RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM and has since expanded quickly, covering focal lengths from 20mm all the way to 85mm. From a desig
2 days ago1 min read
The Latest Leica Rumours
credits: Leica Leica seems to be working on another camera, and early signs point to something a bit more approachable in the SL lineup. A model with the internal designation 3403 has shown up in an Indonesian certification database. The filing confirms it is a digital camera made in Germany, but beyond that, Leica is not giving anything away yet. What makes it particularly interesting is how different that number is from Leica’s recent releases. Cameras like the M EV1 and Q3
3 days ago1 min read
7Artisans’ Upcoming AF 40mm f/2.5 Lens
credits: 7Artisans New details about the upcoming 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame lens are here, with the company sharing additional technical information ahead of its official announcement (promised very soon). The lens is positioned as a compact and lightweight standard prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras, sitting between traditional 35mm and 50mm options. On the inside, the lens features an 11-element, 14-group optical construction and an 11-blade aperture diaphragm
3 days ago1 min read
Godox’s New V1mid Flash
credits: Godox Godox has introduced the V1mid, a new round-head on-camera flash that sits between its basic speedlights and the higher-end V1 models. The idea here is to keep the round-head design and wireless system people like, but shrink the body and simplify things a bit for photographers who want portability. Technically, the V1mid sticks closely to the rest of the V-series. The round flash head is designed to give more even light spread than a traditional rectangular sp
4 days ago1 min read
Canon’s Upcoming VCM Zoom Lens
credits: Canon A new rumour suggests Canon may be preparing a notable update to its L-series zoom lineup, specifically around autofocus technology. According to multiple sources, the company is working on a high-end L-series zoom lens that would use Voice Coil Motor (VCM) autofocus. If this turns out to be true, it would be a first for Canon, since VCM has so far only appeared in a handful of recent RF prime lenses, not in zooms. VCM autofocus is designed for speed and smooth
4 days ago1 min read
Nikon-Viltrox Lawsuit Update
credits: Nikon It was recently reported that Nikon is suing lens maker Viltrox in China over patents related to the Z mount, and now Viltrox has finally responded publicly. The situation first surfaced a few weeks ago via Chinese sources and quickly spread across the industry, raising questions about what the lawsuit actually covers and what it could mean for Nikon Z users who rely on third-party lenses. Until now, Viltrox had largely stayed quiet, confirming only that a laws
5 days ago1 min read
Blazar’s New Talon Anamorphic Lenses
credits: Blazar Blazar has officially announced the Talon 1.5X AF anamorphic lens series, the company’s first autofocus anamorphic system with a 1.5× squeeze. Autofocus anamorphic lenses are not new anymore, 1.33× options have been around for a while, but pushing that squeeze higher while keeping and optimising AF for mirrorless cameras is where Blazar is trying something different. The idea seems to be offering more pronounced anamorphic character without jumping all the way
5 days ago1 min read
SmallRig’s New Freeze-Proof Battery
credits: SmallRig SmallRig has announced a new NP-F970-style battery designed specifically for extreme cold environments, meant for photographers who need reliable power in very low temperatures. It is a niche problem yes, but a very real one for anyone working outdoors in winter conditions or at high altitudes. Lithium-ion batteries generally perform well, but cold weather has always been a weak point. As temperatures drop, capacity falls off quickly, and in severe cold, bat
6 days ago2 min read
Viltrox’s Upcoming L-Mount Lens
credits: Viltrox Since Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance back in September 2025, L-mount users have been left waiting. The company became an official member, but months passed without a single native lens to show for it. That finally looks like it is about to change. A new teaser image has surfaced online pointing to a February 5, 2026 announcement, with the phrase “Wide Beyond Side” front and centre. It is a pretty strong hint that a wide-angle lens is coming, and it lines
6 days ago1 min read
Lomography’s New Petzval Lenses
credits: Lomography Lomography has launched two new Petzval lenses to complete a five-lens series. These are the Joseph Petzval Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control 27mm f/1.7 and 135mm f/2.5 Art. Petzval designs date back to the 1840s and are known less for optical perfection and more for their distinct character, most notably swirling bokeh, heavy fall-off toward the edges, and visible vignetting. Technically, both lenses are manual-focus primes available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Ca
Jan 301 min read
The Latest Nikon Rumours
credits: Nikon Rumours suggest Nikon is lining up a fairly busy year for Z-mount lenses in 2026. The most talked-about release is a Nikkor Z 120–300mm f/2.8 TC, which Nikonrumors now expects to arrive toward the end of 2026. This lens has been floating around in rumours for a while, including some uncertainty over whether it would be a 100–300mm or 120–300mm design. The latest info points to a 120–300mm, with a built-in teleconverter. That pretty much confirms it is probably
Jan 301 min read
Rollei’s New 24mm f/1.8 Lens
credits: Rollei Rollei has announced its new AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras, arriving just days after the company introduced its 35mm sibling. From a technical standpoint, this is a fairly conventional modern wide-angle prime, built around an 11-element, 14-group optical design. That layout suggests an emphasis on controlling aberrations, especially toward the edges of the frame. The maximum aperture is f/1.8, stopping down to f/16, and the diaphragm u
Jan 291 min read
Photoshop 27.2 Is Here
credits: Adobe Photoshop version 27.2 is here, an update that mostly brings familiar tools into places where they arguably should have been all along. According to Adobe, the focus is on reducing friction for photographers and creatives who already spend a lot of time inside Photoshop, especially when moving between Camera Raw-style adjustments and layer-based editing. The biggest additions are the new Clarity and Dehaze and Grain adjustment layers. These tools have long been
Jan 291 min read
Brightin Star’s Upcoming 60mm f/2.8 Lens
credits: Brightin Star Chinese lens maker Brightin Star is teasing a new macro lens that is set to be officially announced tomorrow, on January 29. While the company has not shared everything yet, enough details are already out there to get a fairly clear picture of what is coming. The lens is called the Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8, and as the name suggests, it is a fully manual-focus macro lens. The MF 60mm f/2.8 is designed specifically for APS-C sensors, which helps explai
Jan 281 min read
The Latest Canon EOS RE-1 Rumours
After an extended period of speculation, more concrete technical details are beginning to emerge around Canon’s long-rumoured retro-style mirrorless camera, commonly referred to as the EOS RE-1. The timing aligns closely with the 50th anniversary of the Canon AE-1 in April 2026, which strongly suggests a commemorative release. Current info suggests the RE-1 will use the same 32.5-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor found in the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS C50, paired with Canon’s DI
Jan 281 min read
Leica Facing A Change Of Ownership?
Recent reports suggest Leica Camera AG could be heading toward a meaningful ownership change. According to Bloomberg, financial investor Blackstone, which has owned roughly 45 percent of Leica since 2011, is considering selling its stake, potentially alongside majority shareholder Andreas Kaufmann. The company is said to be valued at around one billion euros, a number that shows just how far Leica has come over the past decade. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the
Jan 271 min read
Godox’s New AD800 Pro Outdoor Flash
credits: Godox Godox has expanded its outdoor flash lineup with the AD800 Pro, a battery-powered mono-light that sits above the AD600 series in terms of output and sustained performance. The flash is rated at 800 watt-seconds and uses a 28.8V / 2900mAh lithium battery, which Godox claims is good for roughly 300 full-power flashes per charge. Recycle times range from about 0.01 seconds at lower power levels up to around 1.5 seconds at full output. The unit includes an active c
Jan 272 min read
The Latest Nikon Camera Rumours
credits: Nikon In 2025, Nikon introduced two exciting new cameras, the Z5 II and the ZR, and naturally attention is already shifting to what 2026 could look like. At this point, there is very little that could be called solid evidence, so most discussions about upcoming Nikon bodies are based on rumours and educated guesswork. Still, a few models keep coming up again and again. At the top of that list is the Nikon Z9 II. Talk of a successor to Nikon’s flagship has been circul
Jan 262 min read
Rollei’s New 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens
credits: Rollei Rollei has announced a new autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras, available for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. The lens is based on the existing 7Artisans 35mm f/1.8 optical platform, but with Rollei’s own feature set and firmware. From a technical perspective, the lens uses an 11-element, 8-group optical construction that includes ED, HR, and aspherical elements to control chromatic aberration and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. The maximu
Jan 261 min read
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