by Photo Rumors | Jul 30, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Tamron issued an official statement regarding the previously reported/rumored acquisition bid by Sony: Regarding Partial Media Reports about Our Company Yesterday, Diamond Online published a partial report stating that there had been an acquisition proposal regarding...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 29, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Canon released its Q2 2026 financial results. Here is the recap: Market conditions remained weak in Europe, affected by the Middle East situation, and in the U.S., where the tariff impact persists. Net sales rose 3.6%, reaching a record high for a second quarter,...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 29, 2026 | Photo Rumors
The 7Artisans AF 25/35/50mm f/1.8 LITE APS-C lenses for Fujifilm X-mount are now also available in silver. The LITE series has a fast & silent STM autofocus motor, a metal body, and is lightweight (180g). Each lens is priced at $125; the bundle is $359. Orders are...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 29, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Nikon has lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit). The full court ruling can be found here. The documents are in...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 29, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Today, Diamond Online (ダイヤモンド・オンライン) published an investigative scoop stating that Sony Group has proposed acquiring Tamron, aiming to acquire all of Tamron’s shares. The deal size is projected at roughly 200 billion yen (約2,000億円). No official confirmation or denial...
