Sony published an official list of E-mount license partners: not a single Chinese lens manufacturer is on the list

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2026


Sony published an official list of E-mount license partners, and not a single Chinese lens manufacturer is on the list:

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The most popular PhotoRumors posts for July 2026

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2026


Here are the top 10 most viewed PhotoRumors posts for July 2026:

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Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for E/L/Z/RF mount

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2026


Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for E/L/Z/RF mount for $129:

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Sony also confirms the Tamron acquisition offer in their latest Q1 FY2026 financial results

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2026



Sony also confirms the Tamron acquisition offer in their latest Q1 FY2026 financial results:

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The latest Insta360 X6, Insta360 Luna Pro, and DJI Osmo 360 II camera leaks

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2026



Here are the latest Insta360 X6, Insta360 Luna Pro, and DJI Osmo 360 II camera leaks:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2026


Here is what else is new:

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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.

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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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