Deal of the day: get an extra 5% off Canon gear at B&H Photo with PayBoo

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2026




In August, you can get an extra 5% off Canon gear at B&H Photo with the PayBoo card (the PayBoo card instantly credits the sales tax). For example, the Canon EOS R1 camera is $6799 everywhere. If you live in an area with a 7% sales tax, you will pay $7274.93 no matter where you buy it, in a store or online. If you buy it at B&H with the PayBoo card, you pay only $6799. From August 1st – 31st, not only will there be Canon rebates, but if you pay with the PayBoo card, you’ll save the tax AND get an extra 5% off. On the EOS R1, that’s an additional $339.95 off. Here is the list of products that will be part of this promotion:

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The latest Canon rumors

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2026


Here is a recap of the latest Canon camera and lens rumors:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x & 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro APO lenses (E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT)

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2026




Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT cameras.

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store.

Additional information:

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New Mitakon Zhongyi Optics Pittura 30mm f/2.4 lens for GFX & XCD mount released

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2026

The previously reported Mitakon Zhongyi Optics Pittura 30mm f/2.4 lens for GFX & XCD mount is now officially released in China:

  • Focal Length: 30mm
  • Format: Medium Format
  • Angle of View: 84.5° (equivalent to 24mm on full-frame)
  • Aperture: F2.4–F22; 11 aperture blades; clicked aperture
  • Maximum Magnification: 0.31x
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.2m
  • Lens Construction: 13 elements in 12 groups (including 2 ED and 1 ASPH elements); dual-group floating design
  • Mount: Fujifilm GFX, Hasselblad XCD
  • Lens Dimensions: φ81mm × 80mm (GFX mount) / φ73mm × 84mm (XCD mount)
  • Filter Size: φ58mm
  • Weight: 550g
  • Price: $500 (now available on AliExpress; also check Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official ZYoptics website)
  • Additional information:

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Fujifilm X-T5 camera officially discontinued in Japan

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2026



The Fujifilm X-T5 camera is now officially listed as discontinued in Japan

  • Camera Kitamura: Now on sale
  • Map Camera: Discontinued product, but still in stock.
  • Bic Camera: Now on sale
  • Yodobashi Camera: Sales ended
  • Official Japanese Fujifilm store: Discontinued

In the US, the Fujifilm X-T5 is still in stock at B&H Photo.

The Fujifilm X-T5 was announced in November 2022. Previous coverage can be found here.

More discontinued cameras are listed here.

Via Asobinet

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2026


Here is what else is new:

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Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2026


Tamron issued an official statement regarding the previously reported/rumored acquisition bid by Sony:

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Canon Q2 2026 financial results: profit up, 90% tariffs refunded, compact camera production increases

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2026


Canon released its Q2 2026 financial results. Here is the recap:

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The 7Artisans AF 25/35/50mm f/1.8 LITE lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now available in silver

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2026



The 7Artisans AF 25/35/50mm f/1.8 LITE APS-C lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now also available in silver. The LITE series has a fast & silent STM autofocus motor, a metal body, and is lightweight (180g). Each lens is priced at $125; the bundle is $359. Orders are now open at the official 7Artisans website with international shipping (coming soon to Amazon and B&H Photo).


Additional information is available here:

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Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2026


Nikon has lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit). The full court ruling can be found here. The documents are in Chinese – here is the AI recap:

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