New YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2026

After the S7 camera, the Chinese manufacturer YoloLiv announced a new YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here are the details on the new lens:

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New Contax G28/2.8 Biogon Leica M-mount lens conversion kit released by Funleader/Mr. Ding

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2026


Funleader and Mr. Ding released a new Contax G28 lens-to-Leica M-mount conversion project that began in 2019 with the G35 and continued with the G45. The new G28 conversion features a brass internal structure and an aluminum exterior to reduce weight. Orders are now open at:

Aditional informtion can be found here:

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The Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR camera is now discontinued

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2026


The Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR camera is now officially discontinued at Canon Japan’s official store.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Discontinued Abroad

In the US, the 5D Mark IV is currently in stock with a $500 rebate:

The Canon 5D Mark IV was announced 10 years ago in August 2016:

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Chinese brand will release the first full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens in 2026

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2026


Sources report that a Chinese brand will release the first full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens in 2026. Key information is as follows:

  • This brand has never released an autofocus lens before.
  • This full-frame zoom lens with autofocus is tentatively scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2026 (source).
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Canon compact camera rumors for 2026

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2026


Canon is ramping up its compact camera efforts amid rising demand, with shipments reaching about 2.4 million units in 2025. Vice President Tsuyoshi Tokura recently noted the appeal to younger users for a unique shooting experience and predicted a return to premium compacts selling well. To meet this, Canon plans a 50% increase in production in 2026, outsourcing components while handling assembly in-house.

Rumors point to new Canon compact cameras, such as a PowerShot G7 X Mark IV with an upgraded sensor, 4K/60p video, and stabilization. Other expected releases include PowerShot V3 for stills, SX80 HS superzoom, and V-Series expansions (for video). Canon has registered three new cameras that are expected to be released in the coming months. Here’s a quick rundown of the most talked-about upcoming compacts based on rumors:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2026


Here is what else is new:

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Coming soon: Insta360 Luna pocket handheld gimbal camera

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2026


During the company’s annual meeting in February 2026, Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang officially unveiled the upcoming Insta360 Luna pocket handheld gimbal camera, confirming its release in the first half of 2026. This marks Insta360‘s entry into the handheld gimbal camera market, positioning it as a direct competitor to DJI’s Osmo Pocket series. Here are the rumored Insta360 Luna specifications:

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Kase Optics officially released the 150mm f/5.6 reflex autofocus lens

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2026


The previously reported Kase 150mm f/5.6 reflex autofocus lens (E/EF) is now officially released in China. The lens features a magnetic front ring for filters.

Kase Oprics products are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon.

Additional information:

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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens officially announced (E/Z/RF/L/GFX/XCD)

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2026


The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for E/Z/RF/L/GFX/XCD cameras is now officially announced.

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Laowa online store (international shipping available).

Additional information, include techicanl specxifications, lens design diagram, and MTF chart can be found here:

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount

The latest Venus Optics Laowa lens roadmap

Here are some of the new Laowa lenses Venus Optics will announce next year (2026)

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The TTArtisan Instax retro-styled folding instant camera is not canceled, already available for sale in China

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2026


The TTArtisan Instax retro-styled folding instant camera is not canceled or blocked by Fujifilm, as some websites suggested. The camera is already available for sale in China via an invitation-only release, and a small number of users can purchase it with an invitation code. The model has not been launched overseas yet. The price in China is 2,780 yuan or around $400 (check for US pricing here).  Check also the official website for updates.

TTartisan retro-styled folding instant camera revealed

Leaked: TTartisan’s “mysterious product” is a new retro-styled instant camera

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