First Images: Samyang/Schneider 60-180mm f/2.8 FE Autofocus Zoom

First Images: Samyang/Schneider 60-180mm f/2.8 FE Autofocus Zoom

Here are the first images of the new Samyang-Schneider 60-180mm f/2.8 FE autofocus zoom lens. There’s currently no info about when it will hit the market. The lens appears to be a third-party alternative to Sony’s native zoom offerings, targeting photographers who want a versatile telephoto zoom without the GM premium. Image courtesy of FukuiAsobiWeb

Samyang's CP+ Leak: Because Real Lenses Are So 2025

Another day, another “trusted source” with access to a 3D printer and a dream. SonyAlphaRumors got their hands on images of what Samyang plans to show at CP+ this year, and folks, these aren’t lenses—they’re conceptual explorations in plastic. Which is marketing speak for “we 3D printed some shapes to see if anyone cares.” The “Lenses” Samyang 20-50mm f/2.0 FE A wide-to-normal zoom that maintains f/2.0 throughout. This is actually interesting—most zooms in this range top out at f/2.

Canon R3 Mark II: The Dual-Mode Sensor We Didn't Know We Needed

Well, well. It seems Canon’s rumor mill has been quietly churning out something that doesn’t make us immediately skeptical. The R3 Mark II: Actually Interesting? Let us be clear: we remain skeptical of any Canon announcement that doesn’t involve at least three delayed timelines and a firmware update that “improves reliability” (translation: fixes something that shouldn’t have been broken). But the R3 Mark II rumors… they’re giving us pause. The big news: A dual-native resolution sensor.

Announcement: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART for Multiple Mounts

Sigma has announced the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART lens, launching February 26, 2026 at CP+. Press Release The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II | ART is the successor to the acclaimed Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | ART, featuring a more advanced optical design and dual HLA (High-responsive Linear Actuator) motors for significantly improved autofocus speed and precision. The lens also features optimized focus breathing reduction for video work.

The 2026 Rumor Mill, Part 2: Fujifilm Gets Serious, Panasonic Fans Get Creative, and OM System Builds a Telescope

We’re back. More rumors, more speculation, more things that may or may not exist by the time you read this. Fujifilm: Actually, They Mean It This Time After years of “the 6th gen platform is coming… eventually,” Fujifilm is apparently ready to deliver in 2026. Multiple well-sourced leaks — including Photo Rumors as recently as February 17th — suggest the lineup is taking shape. X-T6 (H2 2026, via FujiRumors): 40MP stacked APS-C sensor, X-Processor 6 8-stop IBIS 6.