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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 2, 2026

PhotonsToPhotos released the photographic dynamic range data and other sensor measurements for the OM System OM-3 camera

Leatherettes for Ricoh vintage film cameras

Chinese HSG reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Blackstone’s and potentially Kaufmann’s stake in Leica Camera

A new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount will be announced on June 5th

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Viltrox to announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses on June 8th: 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8

By PR admin | Published: June 1, 2026

Viltrox will announce two new lenses on June 8th:

Check the official Viltrox website for updates.

Additional pictures:

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FieldMade released new customizable indicator labels for Canon LP-E6P batteries

By PR admin | Published: June 1, 2026

Field Made released new customizable indicator labels for Canon LP-E6P batteries.

You can get 10% off your next FieldMade order with coupon code “Rumors10“:

10% off the entire order
Minimum purchase of $20 CAD
Cannot be combined with other discounts

Additional information:

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The popular Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock in limited quantities

By PR admin | Published: June 1, 2026

The popular Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M/LTM mount is now back in stock in limited quantities. The last few batches sold in a day or less, so act fast if you want one.

The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element optical lens formula. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses.

Additional information on the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for M/LTM mount can be found here:

Act fast: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

Via LeicaRumors

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Viltrox cut a lens in half and took pictures with it – here are the results

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2026

At the P&E show in China, Viltrox cut an AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE N lens in half and took pictures with it. Unlike other cut lenses we have seen in the past from various brands, the Viltrox lens was actually functional, and the company published the pictures:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2026

The latest OM System deals in the US, UK, and Germany

Micro Four Thirds organization: the YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens does not operate properly on Micro Four Thirds cameras

Act fast: the Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

Leica Q camera appears in the new James Bond 007 video game as a “Shockwave Camera”

Thypoch released a new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 cine lens and a six-lens cinema kit for Leica M-mount

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New: Owlkrown FlexGrip for Fujifilm X100VI cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2026

Owlkrown released a new FlexGrip for Fujifilm X100VI cameras (the X100VI is still out of stock!) – here are the details:

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No, Sony is not working on a new display technology that will noticeably improve battery life

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2026

Another clickbait story is circulating the Internet:

“Sony is working on a new display technology for its Alpha cameras after 2026/Q3”
“New rumor suggests upcoming Sony cameras could have noticeably better battery life”

Editors are publishing made-up stories without even doing a simple Google search. The article in question is a 2011 research paper by Korean academics and has nothing to do with Sony or any upcoming Sony cameras. Here are the details:

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Update: Panasonic still has one registered but not yet announced new camera

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2026

A quick update to my previous post: Panasonic now has one registered but not yet announced new camera under the code name P2503A:

Panasonic P2409A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth. This could correspond to the new Lumix L10.
Panasonic P2501A: Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi. This could correspond to the Lumix ZS300/TZ300, which was announced on March 24th.
Panasonic P2303A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth. It was registered on September 28th, 2023, so it may correspond to an abandoned project.
Panasonic P2503A: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth, not yet announced.