Topaz Labs released 6 new models for their photo and video apps (Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video). You can use coupon code FRIEND10 for an extra 10% off on top of the current 30% sale (valid through May 2nd: Topaz Labs started a new 30% off sale on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, […]
ProGrade announced a price increase on memory cards for May 1st. Memory prices are rising sharply because of a global shortage of NAND flash – the key material used in memory cards, SSDs, and similar storage. AI data centers are demanding huge amounts of special high-speed memory, so major chip makers like Samsung and SK […]
Here is some additional information on the upcoming Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens: Official announcement on May 14 Focal length: 24-50mm Aperture: f/2.8 Field of view: 83 – 47° Focus from: 0.3 m Maximum magnification: 0.216x Maximum aperture value: 22 Number of diaphragm blades: 10 Focusing mechanism: AF Construction: 16 elements / 13 groups […]
The six Leitz Hektor full-frame prime cine lenses are now available for Fujifilm G mount, marking a significant expansion of Leitz Cine’s mirrorless prime series to Fujifilm’s GFX ecosystem, including the GFX ETERNA 55 cinema camera and GFX100 stills models. This new user-interchangeable G mount joins the existing lineup of Sony E, Leica L, Canon […]
A new Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens for L-mount will be announced on April 30 (see teaser). Later, Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will release a L-mount version of the AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens. Currently, Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang has only one L-mount lens: the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 AF.
Here is some additional informtion on the upcoming Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM II lens (not f/4 as previously reported): Internal zoom Length similar to the FE 200-600mm G Pricing comparable to the FE 50-150mm GM Expected to be released in May 2026 (maune together with the rumored Sony a7R VI) The FE 100-400mm f/4.5 […]
The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $830k on Kickstarter by 1,391 backers with 18 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 The “I’m Back […]
Here are the top 10 most viewed PhotoRumors posts for March 2026 (sorry for the delayed post – I was traveling earlier this month):
Insta360 is partnering with Leica on the development of the upcoming Luna gimbal cameras (previously reported here). Here is a recap of rumored/leaked Insta360 Luna camera specifications: Leica co-engineering: Optics, color science, and full-chain calibration tuned by Leica for premium image quality and “Leica look.” Sensor and lens (main/wide on both models): 1-inch CMOS sensor, f/1.8 […]
