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 […]

Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 Review: The Lens the S9 Needed


I think most of us have a strange fascination with 40mm lenses. It seems like a relatively uncommon focal length, and of course, it is overshadowed by the ubiquitous 35mm lenses. In truth, both lenses can do pretty much the same thing, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that the 40mm focal length […]

The ProMaster iota Is an Ultralight Tripod You’ll Really Want to Use


When it comes to ultralight tripods, every ounce counts. ProMaster’s new iota series embraces this philosophy fully, prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal weight. In fact, the intentional lowercase “i” in the name serves as a subtle reminder of just how small and portable these tripods really are. [Read More]

Insta360’s Luna Series Cameras Put the DJI Osmo Pocket in the Crosshairs


Insta360 is teasing an all-new camera series co-engineered with Leica. The Insta360 Luna Pro and Luna Ultra cameras, hidden behind partially-frosted glass at Insta360’s large booth at NAB in Las Vegas, promise high-end single- and dual-lens imaging and familiar form and function. [Read More]

Brightin Star’s Newest AF Lens Is an Ultra-Wide 12mm f/2.8 for Full-Frame Cameras


Brightin Star has introduced a new AF 12mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering a combination of an expansive field of view, autofocus performance, and a distortion-controlled optical design. Available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, the lens is aimed at photographers working across landscapes, architecture, interiors, and astrophotography. [Read More]