Here's your latest photography news roundup — fresh gear, stories, and ideas from around the world 📸
Rosie the Riveter Was the Wrong Woman for Thirty Years, and a Caption Glued to the Back of a Press Print Fixed It
For thirty years, the woman behind the iconic "Rosie the Riveter" photo was misidentified. The 1942 Acme Agency shot of a 20-year-old factory worker at Naval Air Station Alameda was finally corrected after a caption glued to the back of an original press print revealed her real name.
Lomography's latest 35mm F1.8 Petzval lens has adjustable, swirly bokeh
Lomography launches the Joseph Petzval Métamorphose, a manual 35mm F1.8 lens with adjustable bokeh — seven settings ranging from classic "soap bubble" to dramatic swirly effects.
How SANDMARC Mobile Lenses Bridge the Gap Between Phone and Pro Camera
SANDMARC's mobile lenses promise to close the gap between phone and pro camera. After testing for mobile photo and video, the results prove you can get high-quality images without expensive professional gear.
GoPro officially joined the Micro Four Thirds system standard group
GoPro joins the MFT standardization group with its MISSION 1 PRO ILS — its first interchangeable-lens action camera, featuring a 50MP 1" sensor and MFT mount, alongside established makers like OM Digital Solutions and Panasonic.
HONOR Just Turned a Smartphone Into a Tiny Cinema Camera
The new HONOR Magic9 Pro Max brings ARRI LogC3 color profile, ARRI Wide Gamut 3 color space, and 10-bit video recording to a smartphone — giving filmmakers a cinema-grade workflow right from their phone.
The Zhong Yi Pittura 30mm f/2.4 lens for GFX & XCD mount is now available for order
The Pittura 30mm f/2.4, compatible with GFX and XCD mounts, is now open for pre-order via ZYOptics store, AliExpress, Amazon, and B&H Photo.
Is Pixieset Photo Editor a Lightroom Alternative for Photographers?
Pixieset launches Photo Editor, an AI-assisted raw editing app that combines culling, batch editing with your personal style, and advanced raw adjustments — plus direct publishing to Pixieset galleries.
Could Agentic AI Help Photographers?
At Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, agentic AI was everywhere. Initially skeptical, the author explores how an "AI agent" could genuinely benefit photographers' daily work.
LK Samyang says its forthcoming, fast 28-135 is the lens for "every moment"
Samyang announces a 28-135mm F2.8 lens for Sony E-mount, launching February 2027 — a fast zoom promoted as the versatile solution for "every moment."
Why your sense of camera prices might be out-of-date
Camera and lens prices feel higher than ever, but much of the increase isn't actually within manufacturers' control — external factors are driving today's equipment costs.
Mixbook Expands Beyond Photo Books With Redesigned Visual Memories App
Mixbook, known for photo books, launches a new iOS app to help users rediscover and organize large personal photo libraries, simplifying the tedious sorting process before album creation.
Venus Optics announced the Laowa ACRIS AF 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO lens for E/Z/EF/RF/L mount
Venus Optics officially launches this macro lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF/RF, and L-mount. Orders are open on the Laowa online store, with B&H Photo availability coming soon.
A Look at Wandrd's Expanded Accessory Line for the Rogue Sling Bags
Wandrd expands its ROGUE sling bag accessory lineup, aiming to improve field gear organization for photographers who need quick access while shooting varied subjects.
Lomography's 35mm f/1.8 Petzval Lens Has Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control
The Joseph Petzval Métamorphose Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens keeps the classic Petzval character while adding focus-linked bokeh control across seven blur levels.
Sony registered a new WW261362 camera in China (Sony a7S IV?)
Sony registers a mystery camera in China, possibly the a7S IV or another high-end model. It supports WiFi 6 (dual-band in China, tri-band elsewhere), hinting at a BIONZ XR2 or newer processor. No official confirmation yet.
If AI Is Trained on Your Photographs, Is the Result Still Photography?
A photographer trains a generative AI model on his own twenty-year archive, faithfully reproducing his visual style. The piece explores whether the output — and the process behind it — can still be called photography.
Laowa says its new 35mm F2.8 macro lens is the first of its kind
Laowa's new 35mm F2.8 macro lens for full-frame mirrorless systems is billed as the first of its kind, offering autofocus and up to 1x magnification.
Photographer Spent Years Planning Spectacular Solar Eclipse Image
After two years of meticulous planning, a photographer captured a spectacular image of this summer's total solar eclipse from Spain — bringing a long-held vision to life.
How Many Lightroom Classic Catalogs Do You Actually Need?
How you organize your Lightroom Classic catalogs affects how fast you find a two-year-old shoot and how painful your next backup will be. Most photographers decide this too early — before they have enough photos to see how the choice plays out long-term.
The first moments that inspired our community to become photographers
DPReview community members share the memories that sparked their photography journey — from an unexpected detour past a bakery to a disappointing wedding album. Proof that inspiration comes in many forms.