Sigma completes its f/1.2 trilogy with a surprisingly compact 85mm DG Art lens. We got our hands on the prototype at CP+ 2026 in Yokohama: first impressions of a portrait lens that breaks the mold in this segment.
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Canon is making waves in Yokohama with its Analog Concept Camera, a prototype whose design is reminiscent of medium-format film cameras.
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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.
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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.
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One year after its spin-off from Western Digital, SanDisk launches the third generation of its portable SSD lineup, available in three models: Portable SSD, Extreme and Extreme Pro V3.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sigma announces the creation of Sigma Aizu Farm, a subsidiary dedicated to rice cultivation in the region where its only factory in the world is located. This initiative extends the lens manufacturer's longstanding commitment to Aizu.
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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.
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Tamron has announced an ambitious goal: 10 new models in 2026, nearly double its usual pace. But behind this impressive figure, one must read between the lines.
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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.
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Hagibis offers cases for M.2 NVMe SSDs that look like the icons we have known for decades: the folder and the floppy disk.
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Nikon is suing Viltrox for infringement of patents related to the Z mount. At least, that's the rumor going around.
