Update and Correction Regarding the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM Review


In February, PetaPixel published its review of the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens and found some issues with its performance in astrophotography. There were many theories from readers and viewers of the YouTube channel as to why this happened, but none of them were right. The truth is a little more interesting. [Read More]

DJI’s New Lito X1 and Lito 1 Camera Drones Look Great for Beginners Outside the US


Less than two weeks after teasing a new drone series, Lito, DJI has officially unveiled the Lito X1 and 1 drones, new entry-level aerial camera drones designed to be accessible and beginner-friendly as soon as they’re powered on. Unfortunately, they aren’t launching in the U.S. yet. [Read More]

7Artisans Launches Vintage-Inspired 35mm f/2.8 for Leica M and L39 Mount


7Artisans has introduced a new compact prime lens for rangefinder shooters, the M 35mm f/2.8, designed for both Leica M and Leica Thread Mount (L39) systems. Priced at $428, the lens leans into a classic design philosophy while incorporating modern optical refinements in a notably small and lightweight form. [Read More]

This Cheap Camera Has a Huge Screen, a Tiny Sensor, and Plays Music


Alongside importing and selling many foreign products, Japanese company Saeda also makes some things itself, including under its internal “BECKS” and “Be” brands. Through the former, Saeda has just announced a new digital camera, the Becks B-Quest BQ1, and it is an interesting mixed bag of style and specs. [Read More]

Thypoch’s AF 24-50mm f/2.8 Arrives Next Month and Is the First of Six New AF Lenses


Late last month, Thypoch teased the new AF 24-50mm f/2.8 lens, not only the company’s first zoom lens and first lens with autofocus, but also the first full-frame zoom lens for mirrorless cameras manufactured by a Chinese company. Thypoch brought its new AF 24-50mm f/2.8 to NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, and PetaPixel got some […]

Llano’s New Card Readers Double as Storage Cases


Llano has introduced a pair of compact 2-in-1 card readers and storage solutions with the F17 and F18, designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators who need both portability and efficient data transfer in a single device. While the F17 targets higher-speed workflows with UHS-II support, the F18 offers a more accessible USB 3.0 option […]

I Hope Canon’s Newest Lens Patents Become Reality


Canon’s latest patent applications in Japan outline three very interesting, exciting lenses. The patents describe 130mm f/1.8, 300mm f/2.8, and 500mm f/5.6 prime lenses. The usual disclaimer applies: just because a company files patent applications for products does not mean it will ever actually make them. That said, if Canon did make them, the EOS […]