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Venus Optics to announce new Laowa 15-24/T8 and 15-35/T12 zoom probe full frame lenses on March 11th

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2026

Venus Optics will announce new Laowa 15-24/T8 and 15-35/T12 zoom probe full-frame lenses on March 11th (see coverage of previous versions):

After that, Venus Optics is expected to announce new Laowa 1-5x and 5-10x ultra-macro lenses:

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Viltrox confirmed a new 24mm L-mount lens is coming

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2026

Viltrox confirmed on Reddit that they do have a 24mm lens on their L-mount roadmap (most likely based on their current Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 lens):

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Tamron Americas enhanced benefits for its 6-year lens warranty

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2026

Yesterday, Tamron Americas announced updates to its 6-Year Limited Warranty program, aimed at providing more value and support for photographers and videographers in North America. This enhancement builds on their existing warranty, which offers coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for six years from the date of purchase when purchased from an authorized retailer.

The current lineup of Tamron lenses can be found here:

Additional information:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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You can now vote for what lens Fujifilm will release next

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2026

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

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Thypoch announces new Zero Reflex lens filters

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2026

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 Mist Filter: 8+8 layers multi-coating
Ultra-slim: 4.5mm thickness
Prices starting from $43 (Thypoch 5% off code: THYPOCH)Additional information:

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Major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra are now live

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2026

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, with no sliders or tuning required. It is a giant, powerful model that now runs locally thanks to our proprietary NeuroStream technology, which dramatically reduces VRAM usage and allows powerful AI to run on standard creator hardware.

Topaz Astra update: Astra now includes Starlight Fast 2, along with new scene detection and batch rendering. These updates allow creators to enhance videos faster and process multiple files more efficiently, making Astra more powerful for real-world workflows.

Additional information:

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Not again: Tecno modular magnetic camera-phone concept

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2026

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: