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credits: Canon The Canon EOS R3 Mark II is starting to appear more consistently in the rumour cycle, with growing speculation that Canon could be preparing it for a pre-Olympics reveal. While there is still no official confirmation, the timing alone has caught people’s attention. Canon has a long history of aligning professional camera announcements with major sporting events, and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan would be a very logical moment to introduce or at least tease

credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star has added another manual-focus prime to its lineup with the release of the 35mm f/1.4 for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is a pretty straightforward lens meant for photographers who prefer compact gear and mechanical controls over autofocus and electronics. The lens is available for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount systems and comes in black or silver. Physically, the lens weighs 218 grams and measures about 42mm in length. The body i

credits: Fujifilm Rumours around Fujifilm’s 2026 lineup are starting to solidify, with multiple sources pointing to a broader generational update across both the X Series and GFX systems. At the center of these rumours is a new 5th-generation X-Trans CMOS sensor paired with an updated X-Processor, expected to debut across three key X-series bodies, the X-T6, X-Pro4, and X-H3. The focus appears to be on faster sensor readout, reduced rolling shutter, improved low-light perform

credits: Xiaomi Chinese smartphone makers have been leaning more and more into photography, and Xiaomi’s newest flagship fits right into that pattern. The company has officially revealed the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, a camera-heavy phone that puts a lot of emphasis on manual control and hardware features photographers usually don’t associate with phones, the most eye-catching detail being a physical zoom ring built into the camera module. On the camera side itself, the phone

credits: Nikon When Nikon introduced the RED-backed ZR hybrid camera back in September, it also quietly announced a matching shotgun microphone, the ME-D10. That mic has taken a bit longer to show up, but it is now finally available to buy. The camera’s built-in microphone already supports 32-bit float recording, which is still pretty rare outside of dedicated audio gear. That said, built-in mics are always a compromise, and Nikon sees the ME-D10 as the more serious option. T

credits: Weibo Laowa appears to be working on a new macro lens. This in itself isn't particularly noteworthy, as there are currently 17 Laowa macro lenses. However, this latest lens is rather special thanks to it offering up to 10x magnification. For reference, a typical macro lens tops out at 1×, meaning the subject is reproduced at life size on the camera sensor. Even Laowa’s own lineup usually stops at 5×, so doubling that is a pretty big jump. The new lens is said to deli

credits: Meike The Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II has been released for Canon EF mount, with more EF optics for Canon's EOS DSLRs supposedly on the way. The lens is a full-frame design and matches the core specs of the Sony E and Nikon Z versions that have already been on the market for a while. At 369 grams, it is relatively lightweight for an 85mm f/1.8, and it keeps a fairly compact profile while still offering autofocus and electronic communication with the camera. Optically

7Artisans is teasing a new “Lite” series of lenses in China, designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, and from what has been shared so far, the idea seems pretty straightforward, small, light, and easy to carry. Exact specs aren’t out yet, but 7Artisans says the focal lengths are meant to cover everyday use cases, including street and travel photography. The most eye-catching detail so far is the weight. Each lens in the Lite series is said to come in at around 180 grams, which

credits: Nikon New reports from China are reviving talk of a long-rumoured Nikon D500 successor, this time with more specific technical claims. According to these sources, Nikon is developing a new APS-C flagship camera with a resolution of around 32 megapixels. The timing is notable, as the original D500 will mark its 10th anniversary on January 5, 2026, even though the DSLR has long since been discontinued. Nikon’s current APS-C mirrorless lineup leaves a clear gap where a

credits: Sony Sony has released a new firmware update for the original Alpha a1, continuing long-term support for its first flagship mirrorless camera. Firmware version 4.00 concentrates on usability refinements, autofocus flexibility, and professional workflow features. Shooting information now automatically adjusts when switching between landscape and portrait orientation, and the Focus Area menu has been expanded with new Spot XS and Spot XL options, along with additional

credits: TTArtisan TTArtisan has added a silver finish to its AF 40mm f/2 lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount cameras. It is not a new lens in any technical sense, just a cosmetic update to the existing black version, but the lighter finish gives it a more old-school look that will probably appeal to people using retro-style camera bodies. Other than the colour, everything else stays the same. The lens itself sits in a pretty practical spot. At 40mm on full frame, it is a s

credits: Canon The Canon EOS R7 Mark II is shaping up to be one of Canon’s more interesting upcoming releases, and fresh rumours suggest it may end up being a fairly serious APS-C camera. After missing what many expected to be a late-2025 announcement, new reports now point to a launch in the first half of 2026, possibly even ahead of CP+ in Japan at the end of February. That would put it back on the near-term roadmap rather than something further out. The biggest talking poi