Viltrox will announce two new lenses on June 8th:

• Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C  (already listed on Amazon)
• Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C

Check the official Viltrox website for updates.

Additional pictures:

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

Viltrox cut a lens in half and took pictures with it – here are the results

Via Fujiaddict

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Field Made released new customizable indicator labels for Canon LP-E6P batteries.

You can get 10% off your next FieldMade order with coupon code “Rumors10“:

• 10% off the entire order
• Minimum purchase of $20 CAD
• Cannot be combined with other discounts

Additional information:

MATERIALS: Outdoor-rated premium vinyl from the USA with permanent adhesive.

ORIGIN: Tax-Free for US Customers > Printed in Canada using premium US-made vinyl. As a USMCA-compliant product (Category C), all orders shipping to the USA are exempt from taxes and import duties.

SHIPPING DETAILS: No duties or tariffs for US customers. Free shipping on orders over:

• $60 CAD in Canada
• $60 USD in the USA
• 100$ CAD for Australia, Europe & Japan

USA: All orders ship duty-free. As our products are made in Canada with US materials, they are USMCA compliant, so you will not be charged any additional tariffs or customs fees. The price you see at checkout is your final price.

EU: Under 150€ (before taxes and shipping): VAT is charged at checkout. Customers are still responsible for paying any applicable duties upon arrival of the package. Over 150€ (before taxes and shipping): Taxes and duties must be paid when the package arrives.

New FieldMade stealth blackout decals kits for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Leica cameras (coupon code included)

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The popular Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M/LTM mount is now back in stock in limited quantities. The last few batches sold in a day or less, so act fast if you want one.

The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element optical lens formula. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses.

Additional information on the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M/LTM mount can be found here:

Act fast: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

Via LeicaRumors

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At the P&E show in China, Viltrox cut an AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE N lens in half and took pictures with it. Unlike other cut lenses we have seen in the past from various brands, the Viltrox lens was actually functional, and the company published the pictures:

 

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All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

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The latest OM System deals in the US, UK, and Germany

Micro Four Thirds organization: the YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens does not operate properly on Micro Four Thirds cameras

Act fast: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

Leica Q camera appears in the new James Bond 007 video game as a “Shockwave Camera”

Thypoch released a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens and a six-lens cinema kit for Leica M-mount

Sony a7IV 6.02 and a7SIII 5.01 Firmware Updates Released

Sigma Patent P2026079898: The Ultimate Prime Trio Unveiled – 85mm F1.2, 105mm F1.4, and 135mm F1.4

Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 II, EOS R50V, and Powershot V1 Firmware Updates Released

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Owlkrown released a new FlexGrip for Fujifilm X100VI cameras (the X100VI is still out of stock!) – here are the details:

• The Owlkrown FlexGrip for the Fujifilm X100VI was designed to integrate naturally with the camera body, extending the original form of the X100VI into a grip that feels unified, balanced, and complete in the hand. The design follows the geometry of the camera closely, preserving the compact nature of the system while significantly improving handling and stability during everyday shooting.
• Machined from solid aircraft grade aluminum, the FlexGrip maintains an extremely lightweight construction while delivering the rigidity and precision expected from a professionally machined component. Every surface, radius, and transition was engineered to feel seamless against the body of the camera.
• An integrated AirTag compartment adds discreet traceability without altering the external profile of the grip. Hidden within the structure, it allows photographers to keep track of their camera system without relying on external accessories or cases.
• The built in Arca-Swiss compatible profile allows direct tripod mounting without requiring additional plates or adapters. Two integrated 1/4”-20 threaded mounts provide additional flexibility for tripod positioning and accessory mounting depending on shooting style or setup.
• Inside the grip, a silicone padded interface protects the camera body while creating a secure, vibration resistant fit. The side integrated lug allows attachment of wrist straps or alternative carrying configurations including portrait carry setups.

Some Owlkrown are sold at B&H Photo.

More Fujifilm X100VI accessories can be found here:

The new Viltrox conversion lenses for Fuji X100 cameras are now in stock

New: IDSworks foldable thumb grip (thumb rest) for Fujifilm X100VI cameras

Freewell launched the “Real Lens Hood” designed for Leica Q3 43, Fujifilm X100VI/GFX100RF, and RicohGRIII/x cameras

New: Fujifilm X100VI “Slim Skin” case by Akaralabs

Screen covers, dial locks, and leatherette accessories for Fujifilm cameras

Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera

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Another clickbait story is circulating the Internet:

“Sony is working on a new display technology for its Alpha cameras after 2026/Q3”
“New rumor suggests upcoming Sony cameras could have noticeably better battery life”

Editors are publishing made-up stories without even doing a simple Google search. The article in question is a 2011 research paper by Korean academics and has nothing to do with Sony or any upcoming Sony cameras. Here are the details:

The 2011 paper (“Full-Color LCD Microdisplay System Based on OLED Backlight Unit and Field-Sequential Color Driving Method”) was written by researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) and Catholic University of Daegu in South Korea. It describes a prototype 0.7″ FSC (field-sequential color) LCD microdisplay using a custom 0.76″ patterned RGB OLED as the backlight unit (BLU), combined with a high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) LCD panel supplied by ILJIN Display Co., Ltd. (a Korean company).

There is no mention of Sony anywhere in the paper (including the authors, acknowledgments, references, or experimental details). The work is independent academic/industrial research from Korean institutions focused on low-cost, high-efficiency microdisplays for potential use in viewfinders, projectors, HMDs, etc.

Sony does not appear to be implementing (or planning to implement) this specific technology. Sony’s actual microdisplay approach: Sony Semiconductor Solutions develops and uses direct-emissive OLED microdisplays (OLED-on-silicon/OLEDoS) for electronic viewfinders (EVFs) in its cameras. These are self-emissive panels with high resolution, contrast, and fast response – no separate backlight or color filters in the same way as the paper’s LCD + OLED BLU design. Sony has released multiple generations of these for Alpha cameras and AR/VR applications.

In short, the paper is unrelated to Sony, and while Sony is exploring FSC-based LCD improvements for efficiency in future cameras, there is no indication that it involves the specific OLED-backlit microdisplay approach described in the 2011 paper.

You can download the original PDF research paper from 2011 here.

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A quick update to my previous post: Panasonic now has one registered but not yet announced new camera under the code name P2503A:

• Panasonic P2409A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth. This could correspond to the new Lumix L10.
• Panasonic P2501A: Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi. This could correspond to the Lumix ZS300/TZ300, which was announced on March 24th.
• Panasonic P2303A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth. It was registered on September 28th, 2023, so it may correspond to an abandoned project.
• Panasonic P2503A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth, not yet announced.

Panasonic still has four registered but not yet announced cameras

Thanks, Mistral75!

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Meike officially released two new previously reported lenses:

Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ MIX full-frame lens

• Pre-orders: Meike store (coming soon to B&H Photo)
• Previously reported here
• Additional information
• For L/E/Z mount

Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Meike store
• Previously reported here
• Additional information
• For X/E/Z mount – the E-mount version was already released in April:

Meike announced a new AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens for Sony E-mount ($169)

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Several new cinema lenses were introduced recently:

New Cooke Anamorphic 35mm/50mm/85mm lenses with a 1.5x squeeze factor (additional information).

Thypoch releases a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens and a six-lens kit (additional information).

Thypoch also released a new six-lens kit.

 
Blazar announced a new Talon 35mm T2.1 1.5X anamorphic lens.

Zeiss will announce new Panoptes 65 cinema lenses at the Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles (June 5-6, 2026).

Zeiss is teasing “The next major advancement in lens technology” coming on June 2nd

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Leica announced the previously rumored M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras, and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray finish. As already reported, the different models will be released a few weeks apart.

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Koch | Calumet
• New Leica accessories
• Additional information:

Officially announced: new Leica M11-P, D-Lux 8, Q3 cameras and APO-Summicron-M 50 lens in Metal Gray

Leica announced new accessories for the Metal Gray cameras

New: Leica M-mount body and lens caps with AirTag

Used Leica gear savings at WEX Photo UK

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Sandisk and Lexar announced new memory cards:

Sandisk Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards up to 4TB:

• Sequential read performance: up to 3700MB/s
• Sequential write performance: up to 3500MB/s

Lexar Silver Plus Series 2TB microSDXC UHS-I Card (coming to B&H soon):

• Up to 205MB/s read transfer, write speeds lower

Major 25% Lexar price increase coming on June 1st

LaCie just increased prices in the US by around 9-12%

OWC announced a memory card price increase, while B&H is running a sale on Lexar memory cards

ProGrade memory cards price increase coming on May 1st, others will follow

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Here are the latest Pentax/Ricoh news and rumors

Kimio Tanaka confirms again that Pentax is developing a new DSLR camera

Ricoh: “We will not abandon SLRs”

Asahiman: new Pentax DSLR camera is coming in 2026

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now in stock

October 2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Ricoh GR camera line

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award

Ricoh GR IV wins “Best APS-C compact camera” at 2026 TIPA Photo & Imaging Awards

Photons to Photos published their Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera’s photographic dynamic range sensor measurements

Pentax KF camera marked as discontinued in Japanese retailers

Ricoh FY2025 financial results (for the year ending May 12, 2026)

Pentax Spring Savings

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Godox announced a new MF-T76 macro twin flash for Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras:

A list of the latest Godox products can be found here.

Several Godox flashes are currently on sale.

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Viltrox announced a new Z1 Pro vintage/retro-inspired compact flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras (the pro version of the existing Z1)

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Viltrox
• Modern functionality with signature vintage styling
• Great for beginners, versatile enough for professionals
• First Vintage-series flash with High-Speed Sync (HSS)
• TTL Automatic Flash Metering with S1/S2 modes
• Circular color touchscreen control simplifies workflows
• 24W output with 1 second recycle time
• High-capacity battery supports 350 full-power flashes
• Additional information:

• Up to 1/8000s High-Speed Sync for Greater Shooting Flexibility.
• TTL & Manual Flash Modes for Versatile Creative Control.
• Retro-Inspired Design with Timeless Mechanical Styling.
• Touchscreen Interface with Dial Control for Intuitive Operation.
• 24Ws Flash Power with Fast 1s Recycle Time.
• S1/S2 Optical Trigger Modes for Multi-Flash Setups.
• Multi-System Hot Shoe Compatibility for Broad Camera Support.
• Up to 350 Full-Power Flashes for Extended Shooting Sessions.

TTL Automatic Flash Metering and New High-Speed Sync

The Vintage Z1 Pro is the first in the series to include High-Speed Sync (HSS) functionality up to 1/8000s, enabling photographers to shoot in bright daylight with wider apertures and capture fast-moving subjects in natural ambient conditions.

TTL flash metering automatically adjusts flash output based on ambient lighting conditions. The Vintage Z1 Pro supports two optical trigger modes: S1 mode, which triggers simultaneously when another flash burst is detected, and S2 mode, which ignores TTL pre-flashes and triggers on the primary flash burst, enabling flexible multi-light arrangements and off-camera flash setups.

Intuitive Circular Color Touchscreen

The Vintage Z1 Pro features a newly integrated circular color touchscreen UI designed to simplify workflows. The display provides clear access to flash output levels, shooting modes, battery status, and sync settings, while touch-based controls enable faster and more intuitive adjustments compared to traditional button-operated interfaces.

High-Speed, High-Performance Flash

The Vintage Z1 Pro delivers 24Ws flash output with a 1-second recycle time. The high-capacity battery supports up to 350 full-power flashes per charge, helping creators maintain a smooth shooting rhythm. Integrated USB-C charging allows the flash to fit conveniently into modern loadouts, with a full recharge taking just 70 minutes.

Broad Camera Compatibility

The Vintage Z1 Pro supports Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm camera systems (hot shoe versions) across a wide range of mainstream cameras.

The Diversity of Style in Viltrox’s Flash Series

With the launch of the Vintage Z1 Pro, Viltrox continues to expand its flash lineup, offering creators a broader range of lighting solutions across different shooting styles, creative preferences, and performance needs.

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Lensbaby recently announced a new Petzval-inspired Twist 28mm f/3.5 full-frame manual-focus pancake lens with a classic swirling character:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon
• Petzval-Inspired Swirl
• Fixed f/3.5 Aperture
• Lens design: 4 elements in 3 groups
• Antireflective Multicoated Lens Element
• Weight: 140g
• Minimum focusing distance: 200mm (8 inches)
• For Canon RF, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and MFT mounts
• Price: $190
• Additional information:

The Twist 28 draws on 19th-century Petzval optical design, which produces a sharp center of focus with a swirling blur effect in the outer portions of the frame. At 28mm, this optical characteristic applies across a wider field of view than prior Twist lenses, which photographers have used to create layered, motion-influenced images in tighter focal lengths.

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Panasonic Japan issued a notice that the new Lumix L10 camera “received significantly more pre-orders than anticipated” and customers who pre-order in the future may experience delays in delivery after the release date of June 18th (pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

Notice Regarding Delivery of Digital Camera DC-L10

Thank you for your continued patronage of Panasonic products.

Regarding the LUMIX “DC-L10” digital camera, scheduled for release on June 18th, we have received significantly more pre-orders than anticipated. Therefore, some customers who have already pre-ordered may not receive their product on the release date. Furthermore, customers who pre-order in the future may experience delays in delivery after the release date.

We sincerely apologize for the considerable inconvenience caused to our customers who are eagerly awaiting the product, as well as to all those involved.

We will do our utmost to meet customer expectations and deliver the product as quickly as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

Affected Products:

• DC-L10-K/S
• DC-L10-N (Panasonic Store Plus Model)

New Panasonic L10 camera announced for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX

Comparing the new Panasonic Lumix L10 camera with the LX100 II

Panasonic announced a new L10 camera today, is the Leica D-Lux 9 coming next?

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7Artisans will soon announce three new lenses:

• 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2 pancake lens
• 7Artisans AF 10mm f/4 pancake lens
• 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 full-frame fisheye lens

Here are the first pictures:

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

7Artisans is teasing a new 10mm wide-angle lens

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You can already reserve the upcoming Insta360 Luna in Germany. Additional information on the new camera can be found here (check the Insta360 website for more information):

• 8K video with Leica image quality
• 1-inch sensor & Leica Summicron lens
• 3-axis gimbal stabilization
• 4K with up to 120 fps
• Triple AI chip with Deep Track
• 10-bit
• I-Log & Leica colour profiles

The latest Insta360 Luna camera rumors

Coming soon: Insta360 Luna pocket handheld gimbal camera

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Here are the latest photo deals in Germany

• Canon
• Nikon
• Sony (Sony a7RVI)
• Panasonic
• Fujifilm GFX
• Fujifilm X
• OM System
• Tamron
• Sigma
• Zeiss
• Godox/Nanlite
• Profoto
• Peak Design
• Nisi

The full list can be found here.

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