Photo Rumors

New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing modular, tactical tripod system

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2026

3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter. The project has already raised $63,256 of a $13,499 goal with 27 more days to go.

Additional information on the new 3 Legged Thing tripod system:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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New product announcements at the 2026 IBC show

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2026

Here are some of the new products announced at the 2026 IBC show (see the full list here):

New Sirui Saturn V2 1.6x anamorphic full-frame lenses with vertical support lenses (E/Z/L/X/RF) – previously reported here (additional information).

New DZOFilm Arles cine zoom lenses(additional information).

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Viltrox unveiled new lenses at IBC 2026

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2026

Viltrox officially unveiled several new lenses at the 2026 IBC show (previously reported here)

New Full-frame L-Mount lenses: AF 14mm F4.0, AF 20mm F2.8, AF 40mm F2.5, and AF 50mm F2.0
New Full-frame Pro Series Lens: Viltrox AF 35mm F1.4 Pro
New APS-C lenses: Viltrox 18mm F1.2 Pro and Viltrox 40mm F1.2 Pro
New high-power flash
New Viltrox DC-X4 camera monitor

Viltrox 10% off code: NIKONRUMORS

Additional information:

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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra macro lens released for Fuji X and Nikon F mounts

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2026

Venus Optics released new Fuji X and Nikon F versions of the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x ultra-macro lens:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Laowa online store
Additional information
Previous coverage of the lens:

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With the PEN camera, OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2026

With the PEN camera, OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
Supports Focus Stacking
28-84mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
IPX1 Rated Weathersealing
0.53x 35mm Equivalent Image Magnification
Minimum Focus Distance 5.12 inches
Compact Lightweight Design
F3.5 Maximum Aperture
Weather-sealed: IPX1 Splash-proof Performance and Dust-proof Design
0.53x Magnification: Close Focusing Capabilities and Focus Stacking Support

Additional information on the new PEN can be found here and here:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
Additional information
The evolution of the PEN
Press release
Previous coverage

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Insta360 launches Luna Pro gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2026

Insta360 today announced the previously reported Luna Pro gimbal camera – its newest addition to the Luna series, co-engineered with Leica:

Pre-orders: Amazon | B&H Photo | Insta360 store
Product page
Additional information:

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Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 and 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lenses coming soon

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2026

Sony already announced the previously rumored 8-14mm f/3.5 G lens. The other two leaked telephoto lenses are coming next:

Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS: $3,800 (995g, 108 x 263mm)
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS: $2,699 – $2,899 (994g, 108 x 242mm)

The Sony FE 600mm g/6.3 GM OSS lens is expected in the next two weeks and is rumored to have a minimum focus distance of approximately 2.5 meters, significantly closer than its rivals.

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