Photo Rumors

The latest Leica news and rumors

By PR admin | Published: May 9, 2026

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

No new Leica M or Leica Q models expected in 2026, only a few limited editions
Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 in Metal Gray coming soon (may not be released together)
New Leica SL 44MP camera – probably will be called SL3-P (expected in May-June 2026)
Leica M12 (rumored for 2027)
Leica mirrorless medium format camera
Leica M-mount lens rumors:
- Leica APO-Summicron M 50mm f/2 with close focusing
Leica L-mount lens rumors:
- Leica SL APO 135mm
- Leica SL 85mm f/1.4 (probably based on Sigma design)
- Leica SL 105mm
- Leica SL 50mm f/1.4 (new version)
- Leica SL 18-50mm
- Leica SL APO-Summicron-SL 24mm f/2 ASPH
- Leica SL 28-105mm or 24-105mm f/4

Here is the latest Leica news:

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The latest Fujifilm patents

By PR admin | Published: May 9, 2026

What Fujifilm Patent D1122332 Means for Future X-Series Controls

Fujinon XF18mm f/2 MKII Patent Spotted: A Modern Update to a Classic?

Fujinon 51mm f/1.45, 54mm f/1.48, 56mm f/1.25, and 74mm f/1.46 Patent Found

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Foto Erhardt already lets you put a deposit for the upcoming Sony a7R VI and Canon EOS R6 V cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2026

Foto Erhardt already lets you put down a deposit for the upcoming Sony a7R VI and Canon EOS R6 V cameras:

Sony a7R VI camera:

Canon EOS R6 V camera:

Previous coverage:

Posted in Canon, Sony| Tagged Canon EOS R6V, canonrumors, Foto Erhardt, Sony a7R VI, Sony Rumors, sonyrumors| 8 Comments

New DJI Osmo Pocket 4P camera teaser and additional information

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2026

Today, DJI lifted the press embargo for the upcoming Osmo Pocket 4P camera (previously reported here). The new teaser reveals the previously reported camera/lens configuration:

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ZY Optics (Zhongyi) to release two new lenses: 30mm f/2.4 and 45mm f/1.4 at the Beijing P&E Imaging Show

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2026

ZY Optics (Zhongyi) will release new 30mm f/2.4 and 45mm f/1.4 lenses at the Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026). Here are the details on the 30mm f/2.4 medium format lens (Zhongyi lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):

Posted in ZY Optics| Tagged Beijing Photograph & Electrical Imaging Machinery and Technology Fair, China P&E show, P&E Imaging Show, Zhongyi 30mm f/2.4, Zhongyi 45mm f/1.4| 30 Comments

New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro lens (E/Z) coming next week

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2026

The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens will debut next week at the Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026). The Sony E-mount will be released first, with the Nikon Z-mount to follow. This will be the third Pro lens after the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4.

In the US, Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. International shipping is available from Pergear and at the official Viltrox website (you can get 8% off at the online store with code NIKONRUMORS).

Posted in Viltrox| Tagged China P&E show, P&E Imaging Show, Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro| 3 Comments

Canon and Sony to announce new products on May 13 – here is what to expect

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2026

The Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026) starts next week, and we have already started seeing teasers and leaks of upcoming products. The two big ones are Sony and Canon – they will both announce new products on May 13th:

Canon – May 13, 2026: new Canon EOS R6V camera (see previous coverage)
Sony – May 13, 2026 at 9:30 am EDT: Sony will announce a new a7R VI camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens (see previous coverage)

You can already put down a deposit for the new Sony products at Foto Erhardt:

Here are the actual teasers:

Posted in Canon, Sony| Tagged canonrumors, China P&E show, P&E Imaging Show, Sony Rumors, sonyrumors| 9 Comments

LaCie just increased prices in the US by around 9-12%

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2026

A few days ago, I purchased two external LaCie hard drives from B&H Photo for a project. I received the hard drives today and realized I need a third drive. I went back to the B&H website, and I was surprised to notice that prices have gone up significantly since I placed my order just a few days ago:

LaCie 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSD price from a few days ago:

LaCie 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSD price now (from $1,429 to $1,599, or around 12% up):

LaCie 5TB Rugged USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive price from a few days ago:

LaCie 5TB Rugged USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive price now (from $219.99 to $239.99, or around 9% up):

If you are planning to buy any kind of memory storage, I strongly suggest you do it asap before the next price increase kicks in. Amazon is pretty much out of stock on many popular storage devices, but I noticed that B&H Photo still has many in stock.

ProGrade and OWC already announced price increases – all other brands will follow soon:

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Meike is teasing a new lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2026

Meike is teasing the release of a new autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras. The new lens will be on display at the upcoming Beijing P&E Imaging Show (May 15-18, 2026):