Monthly Archives: March 2026

You can now vote for what lens Fujifilm will release next

You can now vote for what lens Fujifilm will release next:

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Thypoch announces new Zero Reflex lens filters

  The previously reported new Thypoch Zero Reflex filters are now officially announced, featuring 0.01% ultra-low reflectivity with 1/4- and 1/2-strength, and available in 39mm | 49mm | 52mm | 58mm | 62mm | 67mm | 72mm | 77mm sizes: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Thypoch store Zero Reflex Clear Filter: 22+22 layers multi-coating Organic Black […]

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Major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra are now live

  Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra. Here’s what’s new: Topaz Wonder 2 (now runs locally in Topaz Photo): Wonder 2 is our newest image enhancement model that denoises, sharpens, and upscales in a single step, […]

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Not again: Tecno modular magnetic camera-phone concept

At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Hong Kong-based company Tecno showcased its new “Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology,” a concept designed to transform a standard smartphone into a photography tool. The system relies on a remarkably slim base device that magnetically snaps onto various hardware modules to expand its capabilities:

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Kickstarter updates: new Peak Design bags and more

Here are the latest Kickstarter updates: New – Peak Design travel bags: $816,212 pledged by 2,481 backers with 30 days to go. CamCast – turn your camera into a smart, connected system: $59,902 pledged from 356 backers with 6 days to go. Shargeek 300 – the next-gen power beast: $539,451 pledged from 2,622 with 23 days […]

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Samyang announced a new AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE lens

  At the 2026 CP+ show, Samyang announced a new AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE full-frame lens with an ultra-compact design, almost identical to the existing AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE lenses from the Prima series. Here are the key new/updated features from Phototrend: Larger, textured manual-focus ring USB-C port […]

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What else is new?

Leica SL3-P camera rumors CP+ 2026: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki on Unprecedented Lens Demand, APS-C, AI, and Market Trends Check out this custom modified panoramic Pentax 645 camera (half-frame medium format)

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Additional information on the Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens prototypes

Here is some additional information on the Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens prototypes (previously reported here), courtesy of Phototrend from their CP+ report:

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Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses additional information (Z/E/X)

At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan Meike had on display their upcoming Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z (previously reported here). Here are the new details from Phototrend:

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GoPro unveiled a new GP3 custom imaging processor for their upcoming cameras

Today, GoPro unveiled its new GP3 custom imaging processor. This is a 5nm System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with a dedicated AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Key upgrades vs. the GP2:

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