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·February 24, 2026

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: a bright, lightweight wide-angle lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

On the sidelines of CP+ 2026, Sigma is launching the 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, a bright fixed focal length lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon RF-S APS-C mirrorless cameras.

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Review

·February 24, 2026

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

Much more than just a simple revision of a flagship Z-mount lens, the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is a true demonstration of Nikon's optical expertise. Here is our full review.

Gear

·February 24, 2026

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art: the rebirth of an iconic lens

At CP+ 2026, Sigma launches the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art. The successor to an iconic model in the Art series, it is now more compact and powerful.

Focus

·February 20, 2026

Interview: from infrared to Graflex, Pauline Ballet and Getty Images offer an alternative perspective on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Pauline Ballet is a professional photographer for Getty Images. She is currently covering the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Interview.

Gear

·February 5, 2026

Viltrox AF 16 mm f/1.8 L: the Chinese manufacturer's first L-mount lens

After joining the L-Mount Alliance at the end of 2025, Viltrox unveils its first L-mount lens, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L, a wide-angle fixed focal length lens already available in Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount.

Gear

·November 24, 2025

Hands-on with the Sigma 300-600 mm f/4 DG OS Sports, the ultimate super-telephoto zoom

Here is our hands-on review of the Sigma 300-600 mm f/4 DG OS Sports zoom lens. A massive full-frame lens combining a fast aperture with ultra-long reach.

Gear

·September 9, 2025

Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary: the lightest 10x zoom lens on the market

Sigma unveils the 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Contemporary, a versatile, lightweight, travel-friendly full-frame E/L zoom lens with half-macro capability.

Gear

·September 9, 2025

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art: lighter and optimized, the ultimate reportage lens

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art, lighter and optimized, renews the first f/1.2 autofocus lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts.

Gear

·September 9, 2025

Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art: the undisputed king of bokeh?

Sigma launches the 135mm f/1.4 DG Art, a monumental portrait lens for Sony E and Leica L full-frame mirrorless cameras, with spectacular bokeh.

Gear

·July 15, 2025

Sony RX1R III: The long-awaited full-frame compact camera, 10 years in the making?

Sony surprises everyone by unveiling the RX1R III, the latest iteration of its full-frame compact camera. This new version features a 61 MP sensor, a noticeably improved autofocus, all packed into the same tiny body. 10 years later, the direct competitor to the Leica Q3 has arrived.

Gear

·July 3, 2025

Nikon Z8 v3.00 update: Pixel Shift with Focus Stacking, image recipes, NX Field and many other improvements

Nikon Z8 firmware v3.00 adds pixel shift with focus stacking, custom image styles and a focus limiter.

Gear

·June 23, 2025

Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8: German looks, Asian heart?

Rollei, the historic German brand, is back with an AF 85 mm f/1.8 lens. This luminous fixed focal length, its first for Sony and Nikon full-format hybrids, evokes similar models offered by Viltrox or 7Artisans.

Gear

·June 3, 2025

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8: full-frame AF affordable lens

Chinese manufacturer 7Artisans unveils its third autofocus lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8.

Gear

·May 9, 2025

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

The Nikon Japan website recently classified the Nikon D6 as an "old product", implying that production has now ceased.

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

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

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

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

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: a bright, lightweight wide-angle lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

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

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art: the rebirth of an iconic lens

Interview: from infrared to Graflex, Pauline Ballet and Getty Images offer an alternative perspective on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Viltrox AF 16 mm f/1.8 L: the Chinese manufacturer's first L-mount lens

Hands-on with the Sigma 300-600 mm f/4 DG OS Sports, the ultimate super-telephoto zoom

Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary: the lightest 10x zoom lens on the market

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art: lighter and optimized, the ultimate reportage lens

Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art: the undisputed king of bokeh?

Sony RX1R III: The long-awaited full-frame compact camera, 10 years in the making?

Nikon Z8 v3.00 update: Pixel Shift with Focus Stacking, image recipes, NX Field and many other improvements

Rollei AF 85 mm f/1.8: German looks, Asian heart?

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8: full-frame AF affordable lens

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

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

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

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

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