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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Sony to acquire Tamron?

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2026


Today, Diamond Online (ダイヤモンド・オンライン) published an investigative scoop stating that Sony Group has proposed acquiring Tamron, aiming to acquire all of Tamron’s shares. The deal size is projected at roughly 200 billion yen (約2,000億円). No official confirmation or denial has been issued by Sony or Tamron as of the latest available information. Diamond is a long-established, respected Japanese business magazine. The article is paywalled, but here is an AI-generated recap:

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Of course Sony FX5 orders far exceed expectations

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2026



It did not take long for Sony Japan to issue an official notice about FX5 pre-orders far exceeding expectations (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

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Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review: a fast wide-angle prime that delivers outstanding value

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2026


This Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review is by Daniel Kuhn (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn):

Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX Review: A Fast Wide-Angle Prime That Delivers Outstanding Value

A fast 24mm prime is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own, covering everything from landscapes and street photography to environmental portraits and astrophotography. With the 24mm f/1.4 MIX, Meike combines a bright aperture, modern autofocus and premium construction in a package that costs considerably less than many established competitors.

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Additional information on the new 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens

By PR admin | Published: July 28, 2026




Here are the details on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens (check B&H Photo and the official website for additional information and pre-order options):

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Fujifilm X-T6 camera rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2026


The Fujifilm X-T6 camera is rumored to be announced at the Fujikina event in Paris (September 4-6th). Here are the rumored Fujifilm X-T6 camera specifications:

Update – B&H Photo has already scheduled an event “Demo Experience: Touch and Try the Latest Fujifilm Gear” for September 8th:

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New pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 full-frame, 40mm f/1.2, and 18mm f/1.2 APS-C lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 27, 2026


Here are a few new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 PRO full-frame lens (77mm filter size, minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters, VCM voice coil focusing motor, and a metal body), Viltrox 40mm f/1.2 and 18mm f/1.2 PRO APS-C lenses (previously reported here):

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Another Fujifilm price increase is coming

By PR admin | Published: July 26, 2026


A German store published the new Fujifilm prices that will take effect on September 1, 2026. Some of the prices will already be increased on August 1st:

Model designationColorOld RRPNew RRP
FUJIFILM X100VIBlack€1,799.00€1,999.00
FUJIFILM X100VISilver€1,799.00€1,999.00
FUJIFILM X-E5 HousingBlack€1,549.00€1,649.00
FUJIFILM X-E5 HousingSilver€1,549.00€1,649.00
FUJIFILM X-E5 Kit XF23mmF2.8 R WRBlack€1,799.00€1,899.00
FUJIFILM X-E5 Kit XF23mmF2.8 R WRSilver€1,799.00€1,899.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 HousingBlack€1,499.00€1,599.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 HousingSilver€1,499.00€1,599.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Housinganthracite€1,499.00€1,599.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRBlack€1,899.00€1,999.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRSilver€1,899.00€1,999.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRanthracite€1,899.00€1,999.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZBlack€1,599.00€1,699.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZSilver€1,599.00€1,699.00
FUJIFILM X-T50 Kit XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZanthracite€1,599.00€1,699.00
FUJIFILM X-S20 HousingBlack€1,399.00€1,499.00
FUJIFILM X-S20 Kit XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZBlack€1,499.00€1,599.00
FUJIFILM X-S20 Kit XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRBlack€1,799.00€1,899.00
FUJIFILM GFX100 II HousingBlack€7,999.00€8,499.00

Fujifilm already had several price increases last year.

If you are planning to buy any new Fuji gear, now would be a good time to do so – check the current prices at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo.

Foto Erhardt XXL weekend sale

Additional informtion:

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7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens on July 28 (E/Z/L)

By PR admin | Published: July 26, 2026



I updated my previous post: 7Artisans will announce a new AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens on July 28, 2026:


I already posted the first picture of the lens a few months ago:

First pictures of the upcoming 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2, 10mm f/2.5, and 10mm f/4 lenses

Here are the details (check the official website for updates):

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FieldMade released custom indicator labels for OM System cameras and lenses and the new Sony FX5 camera

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2026


FieldMade has finally released custom indicator labels for OM System cameras and lenses and the new Sony FX5 camera:

  • Get 10% off your FieldMade order with code “Rumors10“ (minimum purchase of $20 CAD, cannot be combined with other discounts)
  • Previous coverage of FieldMade can be found here
  • Additional information on the new labels:

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