Photo Rumors

The new 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2026

The previously reported 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for Sony E-mount is already listed for sale on Amazon:

Check the official website for updates (Sony and Viltrox both already have 40mm f/2.5 lenses).

Additional information on the lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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New Godox V1mid on-camera flash announced (C/N/S/F/O)

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2026

The previously reported Godox V1mid on-camera professional round-head flash is now announced (C/N/S/F/O). Compact and well-balanced, with refined optical performance, fast operation, and reliable wireless control, the V1 mid delivers natural, evenly shaped light powered by the Godox Optical System.

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon

Additional information:

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Canon EOS R7 Mark II camera expected to be announced before June 2026

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2026

The previously reported Canon EOS R7 Mark II camera is already registered with the FCC. The confidentiality status is currently scheduled to expire on June 16, 2026, indicating that the new Canon EOS R7 Mark II will be released before that date, unless there is a delay and they extend the lock period. Stay tuned for updates.

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Canon announcement tomorrow?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2026

Canon is rumored to announce the following new products tomorrow:

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Viltrox to announce four new products on February 5th

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2026

I already reported that Viltrox will announce its first L-mount lens on February 5th. The possible choices that have been rumored for months now are:

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount

Viltrox is now teasing two additional products:

One of them could be a new flash – what do you think?

Update – the latest rumors from China indicate the following breakdown of the new products:

Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount
Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 for Z-mount
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 + 56mm f/1.7 APS-C silver lenses
New compact flash

After the official announcement, Viltrox is planning to hold an interactive event together with Panasonic:

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The latest DJI rumors

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2026

Here is an updated list of upcoming/rumored DJI product announcements:

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Yongnuo is teasing a lens with a newly developed VCM motor

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2026

Yongnuo recently unveiled a mysterious new lens, reportedly equipped with its newly developed VCM motor (pictured above). The new lens will be an ultra-wide-angle (I’m guessing 18mm). An E-mount version will be available first, with the Z-mount version following later. In the images shown, the new lens appears roughly the same size as their 50mm lens and is said to have a 58mm filter thread.