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:

Update – Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony:

Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

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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:

Update: there is also a similar report from Nikkei today.

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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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