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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
Thypoch’s Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Is Here
credits: Thypoch Thypoch’s previously rumoured Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH for Leica M-mount is officially here, expanding the company’s Ksana lineup with one of the most classic focal lengths in rangefinder photography. The lens combines a fairly compact manual-focus design with a modern 8-element, 5-group optical formula that includes one aspherical element, one ED element, and two HRI elements. It covers full-frame sensors with a 43.2mm image circle, uses a relatively fast f/2 ape
2 hours ago1 min read
Canon’s New And Less Annoying Lens Cap
credits: Canon Alongside the new EOS R6 V and RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ lens, Canon also quietly announced a small accessory update last week that is getting a surprisingly big reaction from photographers, a redesigned RF lens cap. It may sound minor, but for longtime Canon users, this has apparently been a long time coming. Since the launch of the original EOS R system back in 2018, Canon’s standard RF lens dust cap has been a regular source of frustration because it only at
2 hours ago1 min read
Brightin Star’s Upcoming 12mm f/2.8 Lens
credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star seems to be on a roll. After the new 10mm f/5.6 II and 7.5mm f/2.8 IV lenses, the company is now preparing to launch a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens on May 22. On the inside, the lens uses a fairly advanced 15-element, 11-group optical design that includes HRI, ED (HOYA), and aspherical elements, along with the company’s newer Super IMC coatings to help reduce flare and maintain contrast. The lens delivers a 122.5-deg
1 day ago1 min read
The Latest Canon Rumours
credits: Canon Now that the EOS R6 V and the new RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ are officially out, attention is slowly starting to shift toward what Canon could still have planned for the second half of 2026. According to the latest reports from multiple sources, Canon’s roadmap for the rest of the year looks focused on RF lenses, with at least one new camera body possibly arriving as well. One of the more interesting rumours is a retro-inspired EOS R8 Mark II, which is currently
1 day ago2 min read
Asus’ New ProArt 4K Displays
credits: Asus Asus has announced two new ProArt 4K HDR monitors, the PA27USD and PA32USD, meant for photographers, hybrid creators, and video editors who need strong colour accuracy and proper HDR support. The smaller PA27USD uses a 26.5-inch panel, while the PA32USD increases that to 31.5 inches, but both displays share most of the same core specs. Both support 99% DCI-P3 coverage, along with full sRGB and Rec.709 colour gamut support. Asus also claims Delta E<1 colour accur
2 days ago1 min read
Sigma’s Upcoming 85mm f/1.2 DG Art Lens
credits: Sigma Sigma is updating its premium Art lineup with a new 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, which recently appeared as a prototype at the China P&E Imaging Show. The lens will complete Sigma’s growing lineup of full-frame f/1.2 primes alongside the existing 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art II and 50mm f/1.2 DG Art for Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras. While Sigma still has not revealed the full technical specs, the company has confirmed the lens will use its HLA (High-response Linear Actu
2 days ago2 min read
New Leica Q3-Series Firmware Update
credits: Leica Leica has released firmware version 4.1 for the Q3, Q3 Monochrom, and Q3 43, with the update mostly focusing on autofocus behaviour, playback improvements, and a few smaller workflow fixes. Compared to some of Leica’s bigger firmware releases, this one is more about refining how the cameras behave during everyday use rather than adding major new features. One of the biggest changes is in playback mode, where portrait-oriented photos will now display properly in
3 days ago2 min read
Laowa’s Upcoming Fisheye Zoom Lens
credits: Laowa Laowa’s new 4.5–10mm f/2.8 fisheye zoom made its first public appearance at the Beijing P&E Imaging Fair, and it is a pretty unusual lens. Ultra-wide fisheye zooms are already a niche category, but this one goes even further with a very wide focal range combined with a relatively bright constant f/2.8 aperture. The lens covers a focal range of 4.5mm to 10mm and delivers a field of view ranging from 180 degrees at 4.5mm down to 175 degrees at 10mm. Optically, it
3 days ago1 min read
Brightin Star’s New 10mm f/5.6 II Ultra-Wide
credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star’s new MF 10mm f/5.6 II is here. It is an updated version of the company’s ultra-wide manual-focus APS-C lens. The second-generation model keeps the same compact and lightweight approach as the original but adds a few technical changes, including a slightly wider field of view, closer focusing distance, and some refinements to the physical design. The lens now delivers a 173-degree field of view, up slightly from the previous version’s 172
4 days ago1 min read
PolarPro’s New Split 50 Filter
credits: PolarPro PolarPro has introduced a new filter called the Split 50, and visually it looks a little strange at first. Half of the filter contains optical glass while the other half is left completely clear, creating a hard split across the frame. That design is intentional, though, since the filter is built around the classic split diopter effect. The filter uses a +2 diopter element on one side while leaving the opposite side optically unchanged. The magnified section
4 days ago1 min read
Thypoch’s New Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8
credits: Thypoch Thypoch has officially entered the autofocus mirrorless market with the launch of the new Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8 for Sony E-mount cameras. The lens is being presented as the company’s first autofocus lens and, according to Thypoch, the first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by a Chinese optical brand. Instead of going after a large zoom range, the Voyager focuses on the three focal lengths photographers tend to use most in everyday situations: 24mm, 35mm, a
May 152 min read
Snapseed 4.0 Is Here
credits: Snapseed For a long time, a lot of mobile photographers assumed Snapseed had been abandoned. Before last year’s version 3.0 update on iOS, the app had not seen a major update since 2017, back when the iPhone X had just launched. Now, though, Google has followed that up much faster than expected with the release of Snapseed 4.0 for both iOS and Android, which is probably the strongest sign yet that the app is still actively being worked on. Snapseed originally launche
May 152 min read
Sony’s New A7R VI Is Here
credits: Sony Sony’s new a7R VI is finally here, and this time the biggest story is not just resolution. For the first time in the series, Sony is pushing the a7R line heavily toward speed as well. The camera uses a brand-new 66.8-megapixel fully stacked Exmor RS full-frame sensor, replacing the older 61MP sensor architecture that had been around since the a7R IV in 2019. Moving to a fully stacked design brings a major jump in readout speed, allowing the camera to shoot 14-bi
May 142 min read
Panasonic’s New Lumix L10 Camera
credits: Panasonic Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is here. It is a fixed-lens compact camera that takes a lot of inspiration from the older LX100 series, but with updated hardware and a much more modern feature set. The camera is built around a 20.4-megapixel backside-illuminated Micro Four Thirds sensor (the same sensor used in the Lumix GH7) paired with Panasonic’s latest image processor and Dynamic Range Boost technology. Despite using a relatively large sensor for a compact ca
May 132 min read
The Latest Panasonic Rumours
credits: Panasonic Two new Panasonic rumours are currently getting a lot of attention. One points to a new compact Micro Four Thirds camera, while the other involves a previously unknown camera model called DC-L10 showing up on official Panasonic websites. Put together, they suggest Panasonic could be expanding the Lumix lineup again sometime in the second half of 2026. According to multiple reports, Panasonic is apparently working on a smaller MFT camera expected to launch l
May 131 min read
Brightin Star’s New Fisheye Lens
credits: Brigtin Star Brightin Star has announced the new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C fisheye lens, a manual-focus ultra-wide lens for mirrorless cameras. The lens is built around a 190-degree field of view, which goes beyond the range of many fisheye designs and creates the strong perspective distortion and curved rendering typically associated with this type of lens. The fisheye is designed for APS-C cameras and will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Canon EF
May 131 min read
Sony Teams Up With TSMC
credits: Sony Sony and semiconductor giant TSMC have announced a preliminary agreement to work together on a new image sensor fabrication facility in Japan, with the goal of developing and manufacturing the next generation of camera sensors. The agreement is currently non-binding, but the two companies say the project would involve a new facility in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. The proposed joint venture would combine Sony’s sensor de
May 121 min read
The Latest Viltrox Rumours
credits: Viltrox Just ahead of China P&E 2026, rumours are starting to pile up around several new Viltrox lenses, with reports pointing to at least three additions to the company’s Pro series for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. The show takes place in Beijing from May 15 to 18, and based on recent leaks and social media teasers, Viltrox looks set to have a fairly busy event. According to multiple reports, Viltrox is expected to announce a new AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro for full-fra
May 121 min read
ZY Optics’ Upcoming Camera Lenses
credits: ZY Optics ZY Optics (Zhongyi) is getting ready to announce two new lenses at the upcoming Beijing P&E Imaging Show 2026, including a 30mm f/2.4 medium format lens and a 45mm f/1.4. So far, though, the company has only shared details about the new 30mm f/2.4, which becomes the latest addition to its growing PITTURA series lineup. The lens is designed specifically for 44×33mm medium format sensors and will be available for both Fujifilm GFX and Pentax 645 systems. That
May 112 min read
Sony Officially Teases ‘The Next R’
credits: Sony Sony has seemingly started teasing its next Alpha camera, describing it as “the next R” in a new social media post. While the teaser avoids mentioning the camera directly, it does not leave much room for interpretation either. At this point, it is looking very likely that Sony is preparing to unveil the long-rumoured A7R VI, with the official announcement scheduled for May 13. The current A7R V is slowly starting to show its age in a few areas. Although Sony cha
May 112 min read
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