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credits: Harman Technology Harman Technology has introduced a new experimental colour film called Switch Azure, and it does something a little unusual with how colours appear in the final photo. Instead of reproducing colours in the typical way, the film deliberately shifts them around. Blues can show up as orange, yellows may turn into bright azure tones, and reds can shift toward purple or blue. The idea is to create a very distinctive look straight from the film itself, wi

credits: Samyang (3D-printed mock up of 200mm) Samyang seems to have some fairly ambitious lens ideas lined up for the coming years. In a new interview with the French photography publication ‘Phototrend’, Samyang’s head of product planning, Kim Dubin, talked about several concepts the company is currently exploring. Samyang is already working with Schneider-Kreuznach on projects like the upcoming 60–180mm f/2.8 full-frame zoom, but it is also developing a number of lenses in

credits: Samyang At the 2026 CP+ show, Samyang unveiled a new AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE full-frame lens designed as part of its compact Prima series. The lens closely follows the design of the existing AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE, keeping the same small form factor and straightforward design. In the United States and Europe, Samyang lenses are often sold under the Rokinon name, so the lens will likely show up under both brands depending on the market. The AF 35mm f/1.8

credits: Lomography Lomography has released a new Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera that comes preloaded with its LomoChrome Classicolor film, an ISO 200 colour film the company introduced last October. The film is designed to produce realistic colours that still feel ‘‘distinctly analog’’. According to Lomography, the stock delivers natural skin tones and warm colours that pop a bit more, while cooler tones like blues and greens stay more restrained. The camera itself looks

credits: Leica Leica appears to be preparing another addition to its SL lineup. Reports about a 44-megapixel SL camera have been circulating since late last year, and the latest rumours suggest the model will be called the Leica SL3-P. Of course, Leica naming has been known to change right before launch, something we have seen before with cameras like the M EV1, so the final name is not guaranteed yet. The “P” suffix is already familiar within Leica’s lineup. The Leica M11-P,

credits: Cosina Voightländer Cosina Voigtländer is bringing its manual focus Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 to Canon RF and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens first appeared for Sony E-mount back in 2019, and after several years it is finally being made available for photographers using Canon and Nikon’s mirrorless systems as well. Unlike many modern Voigtländer lenses that aim for maximum sharpness and highly corrected optics, the Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 is designe

credits: DxO DxO PureRAW 6 is here, and it is still very much focused on one specific job, cleaning up your RAW files before you bring them into Lightroom, Photoshop, or DxO PhotoLab. Rather than acting like a full editing suite, PureRAW sits at the very start of the workflow. It handles demosaicing, noise reduction, lens corrections, and sensor defect compensation first, so you are working with a technically optimised file before you start making creative decisions. DxO’s ar

credits: Sigma Sigma has officially announced the development of a new 85mm f/1.2 DG Art, a large-aperture medium-telephoto prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It joins Sigma’s growing lineup of f/1.2 lenses, including the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. With this addition, 85mm becomes the longest focal length in Sigma’s current f/1.2 series, a move that obviously targets portrait photographers who want the ultra-shallow depth of field look. Because t

credits: Canon At CP+ 2026 in Yokohama, Canon gave one of its clearest signals yet that a new compact camera is in development. In an interview, Go Tokura, Executive Vice President and Head of Canon’s Imaging Group, said today’s compact camera buyers aren’t the same customers Canon used to serve. According to him, the next compact will need to bring “new technologies or a new use case” to the table. That is more direct than what we usually hear from Canon, which tends to stic

credits: Schneider-Kreuznach x Samyang Just like they did at last year’s CP+ in Japan, Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach used CP+ 2026 to show off another full-frame f/2.8 zoom. This time it is an AF 60–180mm f/2.8 for Sony E-mount and L-Mount. While full specifications have not been published yet, the lens was on display at the companies’ joint booth, giving visitors at least a physical look at what is coming. With this addition, the lineup now forms a slightly unusual but com

credits: Lomography Lomography has introduced the Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim, a special 35mm film camera. The body is wrapped in denim with orange accents, but the real focus here is the 10mm fisheye lens, which delivers a full 170° field of view. That means you get circular photos with heavy barrel distortion, curved horizons, and exaggerated perspective. The lens can focus as close as 10 centimetres, ‘‘encouraging photographers to get extremely close to their subject’’ while

credits: Brightin Star Brightin Star used CP+ 2026 in Yokohama to unveil a new full-frame 50mm f/2 Tri-Sight prime lens, and the headline feature is a control ring that lets you switch between three distinct rendering modes, Smooth, Prime, and Foams. Smooth introduces a soft-focus, diffused look with lower contrast, Prime delivers a more conventional, balanced rendering, and Foams pushes the bokeh toward a brighter, bubble-like style. Like other lenses that adjust spherical a

credits: 7Artisans 7Artisans’ new AF 40mm f/2.5 FE lens is here. It is a compact full-frame prime designed to stay small enough that you barely notice it on the camera. The Sony E-mount version weighs about 90 grams and measures roughly 63 by 40 millimetres, putting it in pancake-style territory. The lens uses a lightweight plastic exterior and a 46mm filter thread. Optically, it consists of seven elements arranged in six groups and uses a nine-blade diaphragm, a configuratio

credits: Motion Horizons LLC Motion Horizons LLC has announced Bolt Hunter, a dedicated lightning trigger built specifically for storm photographers. The device is designed to do one thing well, reliably capture lightning in situations where typical triggers often fail. Instead of reacting only to sudden brightness spikes, Bolt Hunter analyses intracloud activity that can occur before visible lightning and measures the camera’s actual shutter lag, adjusting timing on the go.

credits: Nikon Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II, an updated version of one of the system’s most important zoom lenses. The company is obviously continuing its push to refresh the classic trinity of f/2.8 zooms, following last year’s 24–70mm update. This new model sheds a noticeable amount of weight, coming in at 998 grams without the tripod collar or 1,180 grams with it, roughly a 26% reduction compared to the original version. Even with the

credits: VSCO VSCO Galleries is a new photo delivery app for photographers who want a cleaner, easier to use, and more ‘professional’ way to send finished images to clients. The app launches next week during WPPI in Las Vegas. Rather than sending folders or download links, the idea is to present photos in a simple gallery format that feels more like an already finished product. There are also collaboration features built in. Clients can pass galleries along to others or uploa

credits: Asus Asus is expanding its ProArt lineup with the CaliContrO MCA02, a compact 3-in-1 colorimeter for photographers and other creatives who rely on accurate colour for editing, design, or video work. The device combines colour measurement, calibration, and basic display control in a single unit. It supports software calibration across a wide range of displays (including LED, OLED, and Mini-LED panels) using ASUS’ ProArt Calibration software, which creates ICC profiles

credits: Zeiss Almost one year after unveiling the Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 manual focus primes, Zeiss is back with its third new Otus prime for mirrorless cameras, the Otus ML 35mm f/1.4. The new lens focuses from 0.3 meters (about one foot) to infinity and delivers a maximum magnification of 1:5.7. Optically, it is a complex design with 15 lens elements arranged in 11 groups, along with a 10-bladed aperture. Like the other Otus ML models, it uses a purely m

credits: Canon Unconfirmed reports about a Canon EOS R3 Mark II are making the rounds again, this time sparked by speculation tied to images from a Canon Professional Services room at the Milan Winter Olympics. A photo shared by Olympic photographer Jeff Cable showed shelf labels that some people interpreted as references to unreleased gear, specifically a possible successor to the EOS R3. Since then, the story has largely snowballed, even though there is still very little co

credits: Sigma Sigma’s upcoming 15mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lenses have leaked ahead of their expected CP+ 2026 debut, with images and detailed specifications now making the rounds online. The 15mm appears to be designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless cameras, with a strong focus on keeping size and weight down. For Sony E-mount, it measures just 64.8mm long and weighs around 220 grams, which is much lighter than Sigma’s older 16mm f/1.4. The opt

credits: Tamron Tamron has announced Tamron-Link, a small Bluetooth accessory that plugs into the USB-C port built into many of its newer mirrorless lenses, letting you change lens behaviour wirelessly from a phone or tablet. You can think of it as a bridge between the lens and the Tamron Lens Utility mobile app, which now finally works on iOS and iPadOS as well. At launch, the dongle supports 16 Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and some APS-C Canon RF models, w

credits: Adobe Another compatibility update for Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, and Lightroom Classic is here, adding support for several newly announced cameras and lenses. Among the newly supported bodies are the OM System OM-3 Astro and the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, both extremely recent announcements, and in some cases not even widely available yet. That quick turnaround means early buyers won’t have to wait long to process their RAW files properly, which has often been an iss

credits: Mandler Chinese newcomer Mandler first announced its debut lens back in May, and it is now officially available. The Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 Elements” is a compact manual-focus prime for Leica M and LTM mounts, modelled after the classic Summicron formula. Mandler takes its very name from Leica’s rich history, the company is named after Dr. Walter Mandler (1922–2005), who designed more than 45 of Leica’s most beloved lenses. Optically, the lens uses a traditional double-

credits: Fujifilm Anyone hoping for the Fujifilm X-Pro4 anytime soon will probably need a bit more patience. New reports suggest the long-awaited rangefinder-style camera is not coming in the immediate future, and definitely not before the Fujifilm X-T6. Since the X-T6 is widely expected to show up around September 2026, that pushes the earliest possible timing for the X-Pro4 to October 2026 or later. Given that the X-Pro3 launched back in 2019, that would mean roughly a seve

credits: Cosina The Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8, which first launched last May for Sony E-mount, is now also available for Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Like most Cosina-made Voigtländer lenses, it is fully manual focus and has a traditional aperture ring. What sets this lens apart, though, is the additional spherical aberration control ring, which lets you directly influence the character of the bokeh and overall rendering. That third ring adjusts how t

credits: Nikon While most of the industry has moved on from DSLRs, one Chinese manufacturer appears to be doubling down on the Nikon F-mount. According to recent rumours, Meike plans to continue developing new lenses for the aging DSLR system. The reasoning is simple, even though hardly anyone is buying new DSLRs anymore, there are still a huge number of F-mount cameras out there in active use. Earlier this year, Meike already refreshed the mount with its $230 AF 85mm f/1.8 S

credits: Xiaomi Xiaomi’s idea of turning a smartphone into something closer to a modular camera system seems to be moving beyond the concept stage. The company first showed its so-called Modular Optical System (MOS) at MWC 2025, and now multiple sources claim that production is already underway, with a possible release this year. Instead of being a simple add-on lens (which there are a few of already), the module is designed as a separate camera unit that attaches magneticall

credits: Zeiss Zeiss is about to introduction a new 35mm f/1.4 Apo Distagon lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts, with an announcement scheduled just ahead of CP+ 2026, around February 23–24. The lens would become the third model in the Otus ML series, following the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 that marked Zeiss’s return to the lens market after years of inactivity. Like the existing Otus ML lenses, the 35mm will feature apochromatic correction meant to minimise both la

credits: Tamron A few days ago Tamron hinted that something new was coming, and now the cat is basically out of the bag. Images and detailed specifications of the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 have surfaced online. The lens is expected to launch for both Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount. According to the leaked specs, the E-mount version measures 119.2mm in length and weighs 565 grams, while the Z-mount version comes in slightly larger at 121.5mm and 575 grams. The lens report

credits: Canon The release window for the Canon EOS R7 Mark II is getting much clearer, and at the same time, the first early signs of an EOS R10 Mark II are starting to appear. Over the past few weeks, several sources have pointed to a first-half 2026 launch for the R7 Mark II, and that timeframe is now narrowing down even further. May or June 2026 is currently looking the most likely scenario, which also fits with recent FCC filings Canon submitted in the United States, oft

credits: Cosina Cosina has announced the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical for full-frame Sony E and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. It is a relatively compact manual-focus prime, especially in E-mount form, where it measures 30mm in length and weighs 165 grams. The Nikon Z version is slightly larger at 32mm and 205 grams. Both versions use 52mm filters and Cosina continues its habit of giving each mount a slightly different exterior design. The Sony version has a diamond-pa

credits: Ricoh A New firmware update (version 1.11) for the Ricoh GR IV and GR IV HDF is here, and the big news is that the standard GR IV now gets an electronic shutter. That feature was already available on the GR IV HDF and the GR IV Monochrome, and Ricoh had said it would eventually make its way to the regular model. With this update, all three GR IV variants are now up to date when it comes to high-speed shooting. The addition matters because of how the GR IV handles exp

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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