The new ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens (Z/E/RF) is now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
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Comparing the new Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens to the competition (pre-orders: B&H Photo | Thypoch) – see the details on this page:
Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens announced, available for pre-order
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The previously reported Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order:
Pre-orders (intro price of $619, regular price: $649):
Key features:
Lens specifications:
Additional information:
Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens internal zoom design:
The first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by a Chinese optical brand, in a constant f/2.8 internal-zoom design
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Shenzhen, China, May 14th, 2026 – Thypoch proudly announces the Thypoch today announced the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8, the first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by a Chinese optical brand and Thypoch’s first AF lens. Built for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the Voyager uses an internal zoom mechanism that holds physical length fixed across the focal range, with a constant f/2.8 aperture from 24mm through 50mm.
Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 for Sony E-mount
Three Primes in One Lens
A photographer working with primes typically carries 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm. Those three focal lengths cover the working distances that define documentary, reportage, environmental portrait, street, and event photography. The 24mm captures a full scene when there isn’t room to step back. The 35mm sees roughly the way the eye sees, which is why it remains the working perspective of reportage and documentary photography. The 50mm isolates a subject without flattening the space around it.
The 24-50mm range was chosen as a balance of size, design, and price point. It covers the focal lengths working photographers reach for daily. The Voyager fits an internal zoom mechanism, holds f/2.8 across the range, and stays compact enough to live on the camera all day.
The Voyager is designed to deliver image quality comparable to a dedicated prime across the zoom range, whether the working perspective is the breadth of 24mm, the reportage view of 35mm, or the subject isolation of 50mm. The result is one lens that does the work of three primes, in the size and weight of one.
Fixed Length, Constant Aperture
A fixed-length zoom that holds f/2.8 across the range removes two of the most common interruptions in fast-paced shooting: rebalancing a gimbal between focal lengths, and recalculating exposure as the aperture shifts.
The Voyager’s internal zoom mechanism keeps the barrel length constant from 24mm to 50mm. The center of gravity stays in place during a take. The fixed barrel is also more mechanically stable in the hand than an extending zoom, which translates to a steadier grip during handheld work.
The f/2.8 maximum aperture is held throughout the zoom range. From dim interiors and twilight streets to backlit portraits, f/2.8 delivers the brightness and subject separation that working photographers need when light is scarce. Exposure stays consistent across focal lengths. The lens stays out of the way of the shot.
The fixed barrel also eliminates lens creep when the camera is stowed, and removes the extending external moving parts that complicate weather sealing on conventional zooms.
A First for Chinese Optical Engineering
The Voyager is the first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by a Chinese optical brand. Combining autofocus, full-frame image coverage, and zoom architecture in a single lens requires coordinated development across optical design, mechanical engineering, AF systems, and electronics.
The Voyager’s autofocus system is designed for fast and quiet operation. Thypoch built the AF unit to stay out of the way of the shot, with response speed intended to keep pace with documentary, street, and event shooting, and quiet operation suited to video work and sound-sensitive environments. The lens features native Sony E-mount autofocus, with support for eye AF, AF-C tracking, and in-camera and lens-side AF/MF switching. The lens has been tested with current-generation Sony Alpha bodies including the ZV-E1, A7C2, A7CR, A7IV, A7V, A7RIV, A7RV, A7SIII, A9III, and FX3.
Built for Bokeh
Rendering character is where Thypoch has built its reputation, and the Voyager carries that priority into autofocus. The optical design uses 16 elements in 13 groups, including 2 ASPH (aspherical) elements, 3 ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, and 3 HRI (high refractive index) elements. The formula is designed to control aberrations across the frame at all focal lengths.
The 10-blade rounded aperture holds its circular shape across most of the working aperture range, producing rounded out-of-focus highlights at mid apertures and sunstar rendering at smaller apertures.
Optical, Not Digital
The Voyager’s out-of-focus rendering is built into the glass, not added in software. Optical bokeh behaves naturally at the edges of the frame, around specular highlights, and in the transition zones that digital blur tends to flatten. The result is depth that holds up at full resolution and on close inspection.
The transition from sharp focus to background blur happens gradually, the way a lens with character renders rather than the way a lens that’s merely sharp does. Subjects sit forward in the frame with weight and presence, separated from the background without the harsh cutoff that flattens an image.
Sealed at Every Joint
Weather sealing is the difference between a lens that works in the conditions a photographer actually shoots in and a lens that has to be protected from them. The Voyager is built with sealed construction at the lens mount, focus ring, zoom ring, and front element. The internal zoom design contributes to sealing integrity by removing the extending external barrel that creates the most common point of moisture ingress on conventional zooms.
The lens is developed for dust and moisture resistance. Whether the shooting environment is coastal mist or a sudden urban downpour, the Voyager is built to keep working. Paired with Sony’s own weather-sealed Alpha bodies, the lens completes a sealed shooting system rather than introducing a weak point in it.
Cinema Zoom Heritage
The Voyager is Thypoch’s first autofocus lens. Its zoom architecture draws on the parent group’s experience in cinema zoom lens engineering, which includes constant-aperture and internal-zoom designs across multiple cine lens families. Cinema zooms are the discipline in which constant aperture and fixed barrel length were first solved as engineering problems. The Voyager applies that discipline to a stills-format AF lens.
Price and Availability
Launch price: USD $619 / EUR €539 (May 14 to May 31, 2026)
MSRP: USD $649 / EUR €569
Standard package: lens body, front cap, rear cap, warranty card.
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The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours.
SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time product designer and manufacturer focused on premium, precision-crafted solutions for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, emphasizing durability, comfort, and thoughtful functionality over mass-market alternatives. Their flagship products include the SWIFT-LOCK and CP/CP.02 camera-carrying systems, along with the CW.01 and ProWrapp series of self-adhesive, weatherproof, and shock-resistant protective gear wrappers for cameras and lenses.
You can use the coupon code SPINN-RUMORS on their website to get a discount.
Here are the other active photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects (some are still available as late pledges).:
Via LeicaRumors
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The previously reported Canon EOS R6 V camera and RF 20-50mm f/4 L IS USM PZ lens have now been officially announced:
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The previously reported Sony a7R VI camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens have now been officially announced:
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The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.
Via NikonRumors
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Panasonic now has a total of four registered but not yet announced new cameras (one of them could be the just-released Lumix L10):
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Here is a quick comparison between the new Panasonic Lumix L10 camera and the previous LX100 II model:
| Feature | Panasonic Lumix DC-L10 (2026) | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | May 2026 | September 2018 |
| Sensor | 26.5 MP total / 20.4 MP effective 4/3-type BSI CMOS (multi-aspect) | 21.77 MP total / 17 MP effective 4/3-type MOS (multi-aspect) |
| Lens | Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 (manual aperture ring, 3 cm macro at wide end) | Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase Hybrid AF (779 points) + advanced AI subject / eye / face / body / animal / vehicle recognition | Contrast AF with Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps (electronic shutter) 11 fps (mechanical shutter) |
~11 fps (AFS), lower with continuous AF |
| Image Stabilization | Optical POWER O.I.S. | Optical POWER O.I.S. |
| Viewfinder | 2.36 million-dot OLED EVF | 2.76 million-dot equivalent EVF |
| Rear Screen | 1.84 million-dot fully articulated (free-angle) touchscreen with vertical UI optimization |
3.0″ touchscreen (fixed / non-articulated) |
| Video | 5.1K open-gate, 4K/120p, 10-bit log; MP4 Lite for social sharing (no headphone/HDMI port) | 4K/30p (no log or high-frame-rate options like 4K/120) |
| Body & Build | Full-metal body with magnesium alloy front, saffiano leather texture; hot shoe |
Compact metal/plastic hybrid body; hot shoe |
| Weight | 508 g (with battery, card, hot shoe cover) | 349 g (with battery & card) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Exact mm not yet published | 114 x 66 x 63 mm |
| Battery | Larger GH-series battery (BLK-22) for improved life | Smaller 1025 mAh battery |
| Other Key Features | Dynamic Range Boost, Real Time LUTs (dedicated button + Lumix Lab app), L.Classic/Leica looks, high-res multi-aspect shooting |
4K Photo mode, Post Focus, Focus Stacking; older processor |
| MSRP (at launch) | $1,499 (Black/Silver); $1,599 (Titanium Gold special edition) |
~$1,100 (used) |
| Target Audience | Modern enthusiasts wanting latest AF, articulated screen, video power, and premium stills |
Classic LX100 fans who prioritized compact size, direct controls, and excellent lens |
New Panasonic L10 camera announced for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX
Panasonic announced a new L10 camera today, is the Leica D-Lux 9 coming next?
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I already reported that for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX, Panasonic will announce a replacement for the popular LX100 camera. Today, the company announced the new Lumix L10 camera:
Panasonic announced a new L10 camera today, is the Leica D-Lux 9 coming next?
What could Panasonic announce for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX?
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Canon released a second teaser for their upcoming new products announcement that will take place in less than 48 hours:
Canon and Sony to announce new products on May 13 – here is what to expect
A new Canon EOS R6 V camera is coming soon – here are the rumored specifications
The rumored Sony a7RVI camera will be coming with a new 2600mAh battery (the current Sony NPFZ100 battery is 2280mAh):
The Sony a7R VI camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens could be announced on or around May 13th
First leaked pictures and additional details on the upcoming Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens
Foto Erhardt already lets you put down a deposit for the upcoming Sony a7R VI and Canon EOS R6 V cameras:
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Brightin Star officially announced the previously reported 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for E/Z/RF-S/EF-M/X/MFT cameras:
Viltrox to announce a new line of Micro Four Thirds lenses, the first model will be 25mm f/1.7
Via NikonRumors
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A quick update to my previous post: Viltrox will announce a new line of Micro Four Thirds lenses, with the first model being the 25mm f/1.7. This decision probably has to do with the upcoming Songdian Micro Four Thirds camera:
The translation on the new teaser says:
“Introducing an all-new lineup of M43-mount autofocus lenses—launched simultaneously.”
Viltrox used to make MFT lenses (see listings):
Here is the list of all new lenses that will debut at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing this week:
List of all new lenses that will debut at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing next week
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Here is the list of new lenses that will debut at the upcoming 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing (May 15-18, 2026):
Viltrox is teasing several new lenses:
Additional pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8, 75mm f/1.8, and 90mm f/2.2 EVO lenses
Here are the expected new Meike lenses:
Meike is teasing a new lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras
Laowa will announce several new lenses on May 13th:
Is Venus Optics is working on a new Laowa wide-angle zoom autofocus mirrorless lens?
ZY Optics (Zhongyi) will release new 30mm f/2.4 and 45mm f/1.4 lenses:
Yongnuo will have two new lenses – 35mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 with new VCM tech and an LCD screen on the lens:
New 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens is coming in May:
The new 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/Z/L) will be released in May
TTartisan will release a new AF 24mm f/3.8 lens with VCM focusing motor and a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters (for E/Z/L mounts). This lens was already on display at the 2026 CP+ show:
Brightin Star will announce a new 7.5mm f/2.8 Ⅳ fisheye lens.
Update on the new Songraw Moonlit 50mm and 85mm f/1.2 lenses:
Songraw to release new 50mm & 85mm f/1.2 full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E mount
Megadap will release a cinema version of their ETZ21 lens adapter.
JC Optics will release a new 400mm f/8 full-frame telephoto manual focus lens with adjustable focus damping, featuring a 3-element, 2-group optical design and a minimum focusing distance of 100cm, and designed for E/Z/F/RF/EF/EF-M/X/MFT mounts (all-metal mount).
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After LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade, Lexar is rumored to be the next manufacturer to have a major 25% price increase on memory cards on June 1.
B&H Photo is currently running a sale on select memory cards and SSDs.
Memory card and storage prices (including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs) are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply. Hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure are consuming massive volumes of NAND for high-performance enterprise storage and related components. This has caused NAND wafer and contract prices to jump dramatically (e.g., 70-75% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026 projections, with some reports of 100%+ increases earlier in the year), pushing costs downstream to brands like Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade:
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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The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” will officially go on sale in a few days. The corresponding $55,555.55+ 5DayDeal pre-launch giveaway is already live online:
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The Topaz May update is now available with a new SDR-to-HDR video upscale model, expanded access to recently released models on both desktop (Gigapixel) and web (Topaz Image Web), and a new streamlined experience for using video enhancement models in Adobe Premiere. This is the first time the latest image models, like Wonder 3 and Denoise Max, are available in a web browser via an all-new web app. Topaz also started a new sale (details at the bottom of this post).
Here are the details:
Recently released models, now available in Gigapixel.
Three of our newest and most popular models are now fully integrated into Topaz Gigapixel:
Wonder 2
Wonder 2 is our newest image enhancement model that denoises, sharpens, and upscales in a single step, with no sliders or tuning required. It is a giant, powerful model that now runs locally thanks to our proprietary NeuroStream technology, which dramatically reduces VRAM usage and allows powerful AI to run on standard creator hardware.
Wonder 3
Wonder 3 is a powerful, one-click sharpen, upscale, and denoise model. Unlike Wonder 2—which was built for ultra-low-resolution upscaling—Wonder 3 handles both high-quality inputs and heavily degraded images with consistent results.
High Fidelity 3
Built for technical precision. Optimized for clean, noise-free upscaling of high-fidelity images where accuracy matters most—especially for RAW files.
All your favorite Topaz image models, now in the browser.
Bring the power of Topaz image enhancement directly to your browser—no download required. Upload your images, choose from workflows like Autopilot, Creative Upscale, Photo Restoration, Sharpen, and more, then process everything in just a few clicks. Batch processing and side-by-side comparison make it easy to review your results, and all of your favorite Topaz image models are available in one place for the same high-quality enhancements you know from our desktop apps.
Topaz Video, now inside Premiere.
Topaz Labs for Premiere brings Topaz Video enhancement directly into your Premiere workflow. Process footage using cloud rendering without ever leaving your timeline—no export/import round trips needed.
Unlock HDR depth from SDR footage.
Hyperion 2 converts standard dynamic range video (SDR) to high dynamic range (HDR) by expanding luminance, bit depth, and contrast. It supports both PQ (cinematic/mastering) and HLG (broadcast) transfer functions, so it fits into a wide range of modern HDR pipelines. Hyperion 2 is now available in Topaz Video, and will be coming to Astra next week.
30% off all monthly plans (applied automatically in cart):
50% off web plans (applied automatically in cart)
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The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras has now raised over $1,016,820 on Kickstarter by 1,667 backers, with 5 more days to go:
Additional information on this project can be found here and here:
“I’m back” is back with a new “I’m Back Roll” APS-C digital back sensor for film cameras
“I’m Back Roll” offers APS-C digital back sensor for Pentax film cameras
Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:
Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground.
ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance.
Reeflex 300–600mm telephoto lens for smartphones.
Rewindpix non-disposable digital “Film” camera.
CamCast turns your camera into a smart, connected system (late pledge available).
Yashica pocket camcorder (late pledge available).
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Here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon (see previous reports):
Here is the latest Nikon news:
New photos from the Artemis II mission released, and how NASA is testing cameras for flight
The upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S 1.4x lens is rumored to be priced around $8,000+
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Nikon Hong Kong is implementing a hefty administration fee for Nikon grey market repairs
There is no Nikon Z9 camera shortage; the Z9II will most likely not come in 2026
Via NikonRumors
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