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credits: SG-Image SG-image has announced a new 75mm f/1.2 lens designed for medium format cameras, and while pricing and release timing have not been shared yet, a few core details are already known. A fast f/1.2 aperture on a medium format lens is still relatively unusual, so that alone makes it stand out. From a technical standpoint, the lens uses an optical design of six elements in seven groups and features a 12-blade aperture, which should help produce smooth, rounded ou

credits: Leica Leica is apparently getting back into image sensor development, which is an interesting move in a market where most camera brands rely on the same handful of suppliers. The news comes from comments by Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of Leica Camera AG’s Supervisory Board, during a recent appearance on the German-language Leica Enthusiast Podcast. While the conversation touched on everything from Leica’s 100th anniversary to recent products, the most notable take

credits: ProGrade The ongoing global shortage of memory chips is starting to spill over into areas that directly affect photographers and videographers. A big part of the problem is the massive demand coming from AI data centres, which are soaking up flash memory and pushing prices higher across the industry. According to a press release from ProGrade Digital’s Japanese operation, that pressure is now translating into higher prices for memory cards and SSDs, Japan being the f

credits: Meike Meike has confirmed its second-generation AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II, a full-frame autofocus portrait lens designed for the Canon EF mount and co-launched under the MEIREC brand. The lens sticks with the classic 85mm f/1.8 formula that has long been popular for portraits, low-light shooting, and subject separation, but brings an updated SE II autofocus design. It is meant for photographers still using Canon EF DSLRs and those shooting on Canon RF mirrorless bodies via

credits: Canon The Canon EOS R7 Mark II has been floating around the rumour mill for a long time now, but what is starting to firm up is the release time. The camera is now expected to ship in the first half of 2026, which adds a bit more confidence to earlier reports that simply pointed to “2026” in general. There is still no clear announcement date, but the current thinking is that Canon will wait until after the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show, which usually wraps up in ea

credits: Sigma A newly published patent has revealed an interesting optical design for a 24mm f/2.0 lens with an image circle that goes well beyond full-frame. According to the patent documents, the lens is designed to cover sensors larger than 35mm full-frame, including the 44×33mm format used by Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X2D cameras. That alone makes it exciting, since wide-angle lenses with fast apertures are still pretty rare in the medium-format world. The design appea

credits: Sony Alpha Rumors A photo of a new SG-Image’s 35mm pancake lens has leaked, giving us an early look at what appears to be the company’s next compact full-frame prime. The lens was spotted mounted on a Sony A7c, with current information pointing to availability for Nikon Z and Leica L mounts as well. According to the leaker, this is a near-production version, and the retail bundle will include a metal square lens hood. In terms of specs, the details that have surfaced

credits: Nikon Nikon is rumoured to be doubling down on video-focused development in 2026, with talk of multiple firmware updates for the Nikon ZR and even a new, more affordable sibling camera. According to multiple reports, the company plans to continue the firmware-heavy approach it has taken over the past few years, where cameras see meaningful feature upgrades long after launch. Given how central video is to the ZR’s identity, it is expected to be one of the main benefic

Abstract Firework Photography The new year is right around the corner, making this an optimal time to brush up on your firework photography skills. However this time, lets do something a bit different, lets focus more on ‘Abstract firework photography’, where you are not trying to show exactly what the fireworks looked like, you want to be using them as raw material to create shapes, textures, and motion that feel closer to painting than photography. A Different Approach Most

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: Fujifilm The Golden Ratio Technique The Golden Ratio compositional technique is one of those ideas that sounds intimidating at first, but in practice it is really just a way to guide the viewer’s eye through an image in a smooth, natural flow. It has been used for centuries in art, architecture, design and of course photography. The Golden Ratio helps create balance that doesn’t feel forced. Instead of splitting a frame evenly, it places visual weight slightly off-ce

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