Here's your latest photography news roundup — lots of Sigma glass, some quirky finds, and a dose of industry reflection. Enjoy!
PhotoCuller Speeds Up Your Photo Workflow and Keeps You In Control of Your Images
PhotoCuller is an app that helps photographers manage large volumes of images, from import to editing, cutting down time spent culling. It's designed to quickly surface the best shots from hundreds or thousands of photos without losing control of the process — leaving more time for the creative work.
Which Sigma APS-C Lens Should You Actually Buy?
Sigma now offers 10 lenses for mirrorless APS-C cameras, priced between $344 and $919, with primes and zooms overlapping more than the spec sheets suggest. For crop-sensor shooters, it remains one of the few complete lineups of compact, fast glass at prices below full-frame gear.
Tourists Now Line Up on Prague's Charles Bridge to Recreate Iconic 1988 Depeche Mode Photo
Prague's Charles Bridge has become the site of an unusual trend: tourists queuing up to recreate Depeche Mode's iconic 1988 photo. The original image, now a cultural symbol, is drawing visitors eager to reproduce the exact shot.
YouTuber Drops Camera Into London's River Thames, Finds Invasive Species
A YouTuber submerged several cameras into the Thames to see what lies beneath the surface of one of the world's most famous rivers. The footage revealed invasive species living in London's aquatic ecosystem.
Which Small Full Frame Camera Is Worth Your Money?
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II, Sony a7C II, Nikon Z5IIC, and Panasonic Lumix S9 are the smallest, most affordable full-frame cameras in their respective lineups, but each tackles portability differently. The real differences show up in grip, shutter mechanism, and availability of matching compact lenses — not on spec sheets.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures a Martian Landscape at Dawn
NASA's Curiosity rover photographed the Martian landscape shortly after sunrise, capturing wind-sculpted ridges on Mount Sharp in unusual morning light. The final image is a panorama stitched from six photos.
Sigma Brings Its 18.8x 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 Zoom to Nikon Z for $769
Sigma has announced a Nikon Z version of its 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary, an "all-in-one" zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras with roughly 18.8x reach. It arrives November 5 at $769.
Zenfolio NextZen Streamlines the Business of Photography
Zenfolio has launched NextZen, a platform combining website building, client gallery delivery, session scheduling, and print sales in one place. The goal is to eliminate the need for multiple separate tools to run a photography business.
Sigma Announces Compact 50-120mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens, Brings 16-300mm to Z Mount
Sigma has officially confirmed the previously rumored compact 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS for APS-C mounts. The company is also expanding its Z-mount lineup with the 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary.
Woo Jin Joo Conjures Mythic Tales from Uncanny Sculptures of Fiber and Found Objects
Artist Woo Jin Joo transforms found objects — a worn side table, a lost glove — into fiber sculptures loaded with mythic storytelling. Through recycled materials and textile techniques, she gives abandoned objects new life, creating works that are both eerie and enchanting.
The Yashica Crew Is a Cheap, Tiny Compact "Inspired by Friend Groups"
Yashica has launched the Crew, a cheap and very compact camera marketed as "inspired by friend groups" and designed for group shots. Oddly, the company admits that its size and features might not actually make it the best choice for that exact purpose.
Sigma's $799 50-120mm f/2.8 Gives APS-C Shooters a 75-180mm-Equivalent Telephoto Zoom
Sigma has launched the 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary, a stabilized telephoto zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras equivalent to 75-180mm on full frame, with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It arrives October 22 at $799 for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon RF mounts.
What Happens When You Stop Upgrading Your Camera?
Photographer Omar Gonzalez questions the idea that new gear automatically makes you a better photographer, exploring what happens when you stop chasing upgrades and focus on developing your skills instead.
The Three Eye-Opening Winners of the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards
Leica has announced the winners of the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award, alongside the inaugural LOBA Women Grant. The awards recognize standout photographic projects chosen from a large pool of international entries.
Psychedelic Paintings by Rafael Silveira Explore a World of 'Visual Synonymies'
Artist Rafael Silveira creates psychedelic paintings juxtaposing objects and organisms in unusual scenarios, exploring what he calls "visual synonymies." These surprising combinations invite viewers to reconsider how they perceive the world around them.
Why This Macro Photographer Shoots Carnivorous Plants With a 50-Year-Old Pentax Lens
A macro photographer reveals the unexpected beauty of carnivorous plants, from delicate flowers to their elaborate traps. Using a Panasonic S1R paired with a 50-year-old Pentax lens, he blends scientific detail with an imaginative approach to close-up work.
Svbony Launches SV580: An 80mm Astrograph for Full-Frame Cameras
Svbony has launched the SV580, an 80mm f/4.5 Petzval APO astrograph telescope with a 360mm focal length, built for deep-sky astrophotography. The new model is compatible with full-frame cameras, offering an affordable option for astro enthusiasts.
The Newspaper Picture Editor Was Photography's Most Powerful Job, and It Is Disappearing From American Newsrooms
On May 30, 2013, Sun-Times Media laid off 28 photographers and photo editors at the Chicago Sun-Times, including 1982 Pulitzer winner John H. White. The same day, management announced mandatory "iPhone photography" training; today, just one photo editor, Rich Hein, remains, coordinating a videographer and a few freelancers. The article examines the disappearance of the photo editor role from American newsrooms — once one of the most influential positions in photography.
Godox Picks Up Where Profoto Left Off With Magnetic Xenon Flash for iPhone
Godox has launched the A2, a magnetic flash designed to bring the classic xenon flash look to smartphones — a trend fueled by young people buying old compact cameras for that exact effect. Godox is running with the idea where Profoto left it as a concept.
Throwback Thursday: Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX II
Sigma marks 20 years since the launch of the APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX HSM DC, a fast telephoto for APS-C cameras. DPReview revisits the lens in its "Throwback Thursday" series, timed to coincide with the new 75-180mm-equivalent Sigma for APS-C — drawing a line between past and present fast tele-zooms for this sensor format.