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Sony pulls the FX5 release two days before shipping date citing "production issues," Brightin Star drops a liquid silver 28mm pancake for Leica M, Viltrox reveals four new L-mount primes, Sony + TSMC formalize their $4.7B sensor JV, and the industry pauses for World Photography Day. A photographer's take on the week.
The week of July 20-24 delivered a Sony Cinema Line teaser, real-world reviews of the Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake, Tamron pricing the redesigned 12-20mm f/2.8 at G Master territory, and Canon R8 Mark II rumors that finally add IBIS.
Two notable lens launches in 24 hours: Canon's first power-zoom L lens hits shelves at $1,399, and Viltrox launches a 130g AF pancake for Sony E and Nikon Z at $299.
Viltrox is officially launching the L-mount version of its tiny "Chip" 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens on June 16, 2026, joining the existing Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X versions at the same $99 price tag.
Three third-party lens makers — Viltrox, LK Samyang/Schneider Kreuznach, and 7Artisans — all dropped announcements in a single week. Here's what each...
Fujifilm hints at expanding its pancake lens lineup following strong sales of the 23mm f/2.8 and 27mm f/2.8. At CP+ 2026, product planning manager Jun...