Jean-Nicolas Lehec, Author on Phototrend

·February 28, 2026

Meike 25, 35, and 56 mm f/1.7 Air: a new range of APS-C lenses… inspired by Viltrox?

At CP+ 2026, Meike unveiled a future "Air" range dedicated to APS-C hybrids (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z). It consists of three fixed focal lengths: 25 mm, 35 mm, and 56 mm f/1.7. But the suffix "Air" is strangely reminiscent of the eponymous series from Viltrox.

Gear

·February 26, 2026

CP+ 2026: Samyang unveils its AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom and brings the 14-24mm to L mount

The LK Samyang AF 60-180 mm f/2.8 will be on display at CP+ 2026 and is expected to be available in early second half of 2026. Similarly, the AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 zoom lens will soon be available in L-mount.

Gear

·February 26, 2026

CP+ 2026: Sigma announces the development of 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, scheduled for release in September 2026

Sigma announces the development of an 85mm f/1.2 DG Art fixed focal length lens, which will complete its range of ultra-bright lenses. It will be available from September 2026.

8.8

out of 10

Review

·February 19, 2026

Tamron 35-100 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD review: an unusual, compact, and powerful zoom lens

The Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD aims to combine a wide focal range, a constant f/2.8 aperture, responsive autofocus, and excellent image quality. Here is our full review.

8.4

out of 10

Review

·December 18, 2025

Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM review: wide aperture and bokeh, finally accessible

Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM review: wide aperture and bokeh, finally accessible The Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM offers an unprecedented combination: an ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture, a very compact form factor, responsive autofocus and an accessible price tag. Here is our full review.

Gear

·September 12, 2025

Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE: the lightest f/2.8 transstandard zoom lens on the market?

The Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE is designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras and offers two major advantages: compactness and affordability.

Gear

·August 19, 2025

Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports: the new ally for sports and portrait photographers?

With the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports, the Japanese brand aims to combine long focal length, very bright aperture, and image quality. It is available in Sony E and L Mount.

Gear

·July 2, 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets a new Fashion Photography Kit

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets a makeover. The Chinese manufacturer's flagship benefits from new colors and a new grip with a more minimalist design.

Gear

·June 17, 2025

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art: the brightest zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

Sigma unveils its new APS-C zoom lens, the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art, the brightest zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Leica L mounts.

Gear

·June 13, 2025

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra: a dual-focal telephoto lens… and a mini-revolution?

Huawei continues to innovate when it comes to photography. The Pura 80 Ultra features a telephoto lens with two lenses... for a single sensor. A real optical revolution or just a gadget? Here's how.

8.3

out of 10

Gear

·May 30, 2025

Hands-on and First Review of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF: a (Very) Appealing Medium Format Compact Camera

Fujifilm unveiled its first medium format expert compact during a X-Summit in Prague. A spiritual child of the X100VI and the GFX 100S II, the Fujifilm GFX 100RF is impressive in many ways. We had the chance to test it over two days in the streets of the Czech capital—here are our first impressions.

Gear

·May 21, 2025

Nubia Z70S Ultra: 35 mm Lens and Rangefinder-Inspired Photo Kit

The Nubia Z70S Ultra sets itself apart by opting for a 35 mm focal length designed for street photography. It also comes with a retro-inspired photo kit.

Gear

·March 20, 2025

Fujifilm GFX 100RF: the medium-format X100 VI everyone’s been waiting for

Fujifilm makes a big impact at the X-Summit in Prague by unveiling the GFX 100RF, an expert medium format compact camera that combines the DNA of the GFX 100 II and the X100 VI.

Gear

·March 13, 2025

CP+ 2025: Laowa unveils three (very) atypical lenses, including an 8-15 mm fisheye zoom

At CP+ 2025, Venus Optics lifted the veil on the Laowa 35 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro, Laowa 15 mm f/4.5 Wide Angle Macro and Laowa 8-15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye lenses. They will be launched in the coming months.

CP+ 2026: Samyang explores four ambitious lenses, from 20-50 mm f/2 to 200 mm f/1.8 OIS. Vote for your favorite.

CP+ 2026: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE, a new Prima lens

Meike 25, 35, and 56 mm f/1.7 Air: a new range of APS-C lenses… inspired by Viltrox?

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple buries the hard disk icon and switches (at last) to SSD

Nik Collection 8.1: DxO fine-tunes its suite and gives PhotoLab and ViewPoint for free

Luminar Neo + Mobile: up to 75% instant discount and improved responsiveness

Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art at CP+ 2026: the long-awaited fast portrait lens

Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S II review: perfection made lighter by Nikon

Tamron 35-100 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD review: an unusual, compact, and powerful zoom lens

Meike 25, 35, and 56 mm f/1.7 Air: a new range of APS-C lenses… inspired by Viltrox?

CP+ 2026: Samyang unveils its AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom and brings the 14-24mm to L mount

CP+ 2026: Sigma announces the development of 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens, scheduled for release in September 2026

Tamron 35-100 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD review: an unusual, compact, and powerful zoom lens

Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM review: wide aperture and bokeh, finally accessible

Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE: the lightest f/2.8 transstandard zoom lens on the market?

Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports: the new ally for sports and portrait photographers?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets a new Fashion Photography Kit

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art: the brightest zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra: a dual-focal telephoto lens… and a mini-revolution?

Hands-on and First Review of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF: a (Very) Appealing Medium Format Compact Camera

Nubia Z70S Ultra: 35 mm Lens and Rangefinder-Inspired Photo Kit

Fujifilm GFX 100RF: the medium-format X100 VI everyone’s been waiting for

CP+ 2025: Laowa unveils three (very) atypical lenses, including an 8-15 mm fisheye zoom

CP+ 2026: Samyang explores four ambitious lenses, from 20-50 mm f/2 to 200 mm f/1.8 OIS. Vote for your favorite.

Sigma CP+ 2026 interview : “It’s the accumulation of experience that makes the product so much different”

CP+ 2026: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE, a new Prima lens

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