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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 Tamron Rumours
credits: Tamron Tamron is apparently getting ready to introduce a new telephoto zoom for Nikon Z mount, with several reports suggesting an announcement could happen as soon as next week. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but the lens is rumoured to weigh around 560 grams, which would make it noticeably lighter than many constant-aperture zooms in this class. What is a bit unusual is the reported focal length of 35–100mm. Most standard zooms stay within the familiar 2
8 hours ago1 min read
Songdian Joins Micro Four Thirds System
The Micro Four Thirds system is getting a new supporter, something we do not see all that often. While the L-Mount Alliance has regularly made headlines by adding new partners, OM Digital Solutions has now confirmed that Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd. will officially support the Micro Four Thirds standard going forward. The Chinese company sells products under its own Songdian name and also works behind the scenes as an ODM manufacturer for other brands, mostly
8 hours ago1 min read
7Artisans’ LITE Lenses Are Here
credits: 7Artisans 7Artisans’ AF 25mm, 35mm, and 50mm f/1.8 LITE lenses are here. It is a trio of autofocus primes designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras with Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts. All three share the same external dimensions at 67mm in diameter and 51mm in length, use metal housings, and weigh just under 200 grams. Looking closer at the optical designs, there are some meaningful differences between the focal lengths. The 25mm f/1.8 uses an 8-element, 5-group
2 days ago1 min read
OM System’s New OM-3 Astro Camera
credits: OM-System OM System has officially announced the OM-3 Astro, a specialised version of the OM-3 built specifically for astrophotography. Inside, the camera uses the same 20.4-megapixel stacked BSI Micro Four Thirds sensor as the standard model, but the key difference is what sits in front of it. The infrared cut filter has been modified to allow full transmission of H-alpha light, which is crucial for capturing the deep reds found in nebulae. On most standard cameras,
2 days ago2 min read
The Latest Nikon Rumours
credits: nikon Exciting rumours are swirling around a possible new Nikon camera, and it looks like 2026 could be busier than expected for the brand. Until now, most of the talk has centred on two models, the long-rumoured Nikon Z9 II and a new APS-C body. But according to multiple sources, there is a third camera in the pipeline, a full frame camera that is ‘‘made for photographers’’. The idea seems to be a photo-focused sibling to the Nikon ZR, sharing a similar design langu
3 days ago1 min read
Canon’s 30th Anniversary Edition PowerShot
credits: Canon Canon is celebrating 30 years of the PowerShot series, by rolling out a limited-edition version of its most successful compact to date, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The PowerShot line goes all the way back to July 1996 with the original PowerShot 600, a very different kind of camera by today’s standards, with a fixed 50mm-equivalent lens and a tiny 0.57-megapixel CCD sensor. Fast forward to early 2026 and Canon has released around 200 different PowerShot models
3 days ago1 min read
Hasselblad Phocus Mobile 2 Update
credits: Hasselblad Hasselblad has rolled out version 4.0.0 of its Phocus Mobile 2 editing app, and it is a pretty nice update if you edit on an iPhone or iPad. The headline addition is a new Mask feature, which finally brings localised adjustments. Until now, Phocus Mobile 2 was mostly about quick, global adjustments so this update definitely pushes the app closer to being a more serious mobile editing tool, especially for photographers working with large medium-format files
4 days ago2 min read
Light Lens Lab’s Upcoming 75mm f/2 SP-II Lens
credits: Light Lens Lab Light Lens Lab says its upcoming 75mm f/2 SP-II for Leica M-mount has now reached the final prototype stage, and production is just around the corner. The company plans to start building the lens once it finishes shipping its current backlog of the 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical “11873,” which should be wrapped up in March. Preorders for the new 75mm are scheduled to open on March 1. This lens has been a long time coming. Light Lens Lab first teased the 75mm f/
4 days ago1 min read
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
Feb 61 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
Feb 61 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
Feb 51 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
Feb 51 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
Feb 41 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
Feb 41 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
Feb 31 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
Feb 31 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
Feb 22 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
Feb 21 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
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