Here's your latest photography news roundup, fresh for fotoclub.md! 📸
Sigma's 85mm f/1.2: Beautiful Bokeh, One Real Weakness
Sigma has released the 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens for L-mount and Sony E, priced at £1,299 in the UK or $1,599 in the US. It's notably cheaper, more compact, and lighter than equivalent mirrorless offerings from Canon and Nikon.
World Sports Photography Awards 2027 Now Accepting Entries
Entries are now open for the free-to-enter World Sports Photography Awards 2027. Photographers can submit up to 10 images across 24 sports categories. This year's edition also includes the Canon Emerging Talent award for photographers under 25.
ON1 Photo RAW 2027 Promises Much Better Image Quality
ON1 has released Photo RAW 2027, the latest version of its all-in-one non-destructive RAW editor with image management features. The company promises significantly improved image quality over previous versions.
The First Photographs on Every Continent
The oldest surviving photograph is a blurry image of a rooftop, taken by Nicéphore Niépce in Burgundy in 1826 or 1827, with an exposure lasting hours or possibly days. After 1839, as daguerreotypy spread from Paris, the camera reached North America within weeks, then Africa, Asia, and South America, later Australia — while Antarctica wasn't photographed until sixty years later.
New OM SYSTEM PEN Announced: First Dust and Splash-Proof PEN Camera
OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM SYSTEM PEN, a first for the PEN line thanks to its built-in electronic viewfinder and IPX1-rated dust and splash resistance. It's the first model in the series to combine these features, offering a tougher, more versatile everyday option.
40 Award-Winning Photos From Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026
The winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 have been announced, celebrating underwater and marine photography. The 40 winning images capture the beauty of the world's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them.
NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV Lenses Now in Development
Nikon has announced the development of nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV lenses for film production, featuring an expanded image circle and precise autofocus designed for professional workflows.
Anna Ortiz Traverses the Multiple Realities of the Borderlands
Artist Anna Ortiz explores the mythical borders between worlds and identities, using the jaguar as a central metaphor for this crossing. Her work captures the multiple realities of borderland spaces, blending symbolism and visual storytelling.
Reviewing The Peak Design Travel Tripod
This review looks at how Peak Design tackles photographers' common pain points through unique, elegant design, going beyond camera talk to the tools that help improve your images — with a focus on the philosophy and engineering behind the product.
Nikon Announces Firmware v2.00 for the Nikon ZR
Nikon has released firmware 2.00 for its ZR cinema camera, adding support for Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB in H.265 format. The update also brings high-ISO noise reduction and focus peaking for R3D files.
Hannah Beuchler Loops Thousands of Colorful Loom Bands like Brushstrokes
Artist Hannah Beuchler turns thousands of colorful loom bands into an unconventional artistic medium, using them like brushstrokes. By weaving and layering the small rubber bands, she creates vibrant works that inventively exploit this simple material's accessibility.
Icelandair's Worst Photographer Is Back — Here Are Her Iceland Photos
Icelandair has once again invited its "worst" photographer on a new 10-day trip to Iceland, this time with a $50,000 budget. The experiment shows that no matter how hard she tries to take bad photos, Iceland's landscapes remain irresistibly photogenic.
ePHOTOzine Daily Theme Winners, Week 1 September 2026
Check out the winners of ePHOTOzine's daily themes for the first week of September 2026. The winning photo was chosen as the week's pick among all daily entries.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Some New Looks but the Same Old Phone
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold sports a refreshed look but remains largely the same phone in performance, including its camera. While foldables aren't exactly leaders in mobile photo innovation, this model's high price suggests users deserve more than an average experience.
Hands-On With the Small, Travel-Ready OM System PEN
We went hands-on with the new OM System PEN, one of the most compact mirrorless cameras on the market, built for traveling photographers who need lightweight gear. Read our first impressions on design, ergonomics, and build quality.
Laowa Releases Its First Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount: a Macro Monster
Laowa is launching its first autofocus lens for the Fujifilm X-mount, a macro lens, ending a long wait for Laowa AF glass on the X system. The company is simultaneously releasing a manual-focus version for Nikon F mount.
Viltrox Unveiled New Lenses at IBC 2026
Viltrox showcased a new lineup at IBC 2026, including four full-frame L-mount lenses: AF 14mm F4.0, AF 20mm F2.8, AF 40mm F2.5, and AF 50mm F2.0, alongside the Pro AF 35mm F1.4. The company also launched two APS-C Pro-series lenses, the 18mm F1.2 and 40mm F1.2.
ALMA Captures Two Massive Stars Forming a Binary Star System
Astronomers using the ALMA radio telescope have captured two massive stars in the process of forming a binary system. The pair is still developing inside its natal cloud, and researchers have already observed details of this rare process.
Viltrox Teases Several New Lenses, Including Four L-Mount Options
Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses, including four models from its Air series for L-mount. The company is also introducing two fast lenses dedicated to APS-C cameras.
BenQ's New 4K Monitors Are Purpose-Built for Serious Video Editors
BenQ has launched the Creative Pro PV3250U and PV2750U monitors, its first professional displays dedicated to video editing and color grading. They feature hardware 3D LUT calibration and 4K resolution for serious editors.