by Photo Rumors | Aug 1, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Here is a recap of the latest Canon camera and lens rumors: Cameras Canon EOS R8 Mark II expected in Fall 2026; could be retro-inspired, with a 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, IBIS, a 40fps electronic shutter (no mechanical shutter), dual SD card slots, and 4K video....
by Photo Rumors | Jul 31, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for E/RF/F/Z/E/L/X/MFT cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store. Additional...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 31, 2026 | Photo Rumors
The previously reported Mitakon Zhongyi Optics Pittura 30mm f/2.4 lens for GFX & XCD mount is now officially released in China: Focal Length: 30mm Format: Medium Format Angle of View: 84.5° (equivalent to 24mm on full-frame) Aperture: F2.4–F22; 11 aperture blades;...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 31, 2026 | Photo Rumors
The Fujifilm X-T5 camera is now officially listed as discontinued in Japan Camera Kitamura: Now on sale Map Camera: Discontinued product, but still in stock. Bic Camera: Now on sale Yodobashi Camera: Sales ended Official Japanese Fujifilm store: Discontinued In the...
by Photo Rumors | Jul 31, 2026 | Photo Rumors
Here is what else is new: The new Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 VM lens (M-mount) is now available for order This Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH “Leica M for (RED)” lens prototype designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson will be part of the next Wetzlar Camera...
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...
