Also coming soon: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for GFX mount



Meike will announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Fujifilm GFX mount in July (previously reported here). Check the official Meike websiteB&H Photo, and Amazon for the product listing.

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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for E and L mount announced


As already reported, 7Artisans announced a new AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E and Leica L mount (the lens already exists for Nikon Z-mount). Orders are now open on the official 7Artisans online store (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).

Additional information about the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens is available here:

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Godox is launching its first camera with a transparent viewfinder: the C100



Godox released its digital camera, the C100, with a transparent viewfinder. The C100 is a plastic frame that helps the photographer gauge the approximate shooting area. Godox describes the device as a metering aid for film photography.

Additional information:

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Canon registered a new camera model overseas


Canon registered a new camera model DS126973 on June 2nd. Canon now has two unannounced camera models:

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Ending soon: DxO, Luminar, Aftershoot, and ON1 discounts


DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid until July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here. DxO recently introduced 965 new modulessee this page for details.


You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here


ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 21st Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off this month. See the latest ON1 releases here.


Use the coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.


Topaz Labs is offering 20% off a new plan.


Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

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Sirui and Songraw will also announce new lenses next week


In addition to the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/L), Sirui and Songraw are also teasing the release of new lenses in the next few days:

  • Songraw AF 85mm f/1.2 “Youth Edition” lens (E/Z) on July 8th
  • New Sirui compact (“pocket”) telephoto lens on July 2nd

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The Brightin Star lens sale ends in two days


The current Brightin Star lens sale, where you can get up to 20% off select lenses, ends in two days (June 29):

Worldwide shipping is available when you purchase from the Brightin Star online store – use coupon code RUMORS for a discount.

The latest Brightin Star lens releases can be found here – in the last few weeks, they introduced five wide-angle lenses:

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Exclusive Luminar coupon code for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing sale


You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale: up to 70% off

Information on the latest Luminar Neo Spring release is available here:

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7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/L)




7Artisans will announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for Sony E/Leica L mount on June 30th (previously reported here). Here are the details:

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Evoto AI: The AI Retouching Powerhouse


Evoto AI is a powerful, AI-driven photo editing platform built specifically for professional photographers who want to dramatically speed up their post-production workflow without sacrificing natural-looking results. It combines advanced per-face retouching, intelligent batch processing, color grading tools, and creative features like the AI Lab into one seamless system that supports the entire process – from tethered shooting and culling to final delivery. Available on desktop, mobile, iPad, and in the browser, Evoto helps photographers handle high-volume work efficiently while maintaining creative control.

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