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Fuji Users May Get Exactly What They've Wanted
The latest from the Phoblographer for January 30th, 2026.
Chris Gampat
January 30, 2026
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Is Apple Creator Studio Really Worth Leaving Adobe For?
By Alberto Lima
January 30, 2026
Apple recently announced its first true competitor to Adobe Creative Cloud, the new Creator Studio. Creator Studio is a new subscription bundle that takes Apple’s existing creative suite – Apple’s Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Main Stage - and makes them available under a single subscription. The subscription model that’s become a bane to most working creatives has now come for Apple’s walled garden of editing apps. If that alone isn’t enough to infuriate you, look a little closer – you’ll notice that Apple has completely forgotten photographers in its Creator Studio.
Canon Patents a Compact Zoom That Could Rethink the 70-200mm
By Nilofer Khan
January 30, 2026
Canon lenses have been quite popular amongst photographers. The company has introduced over 50 options since launching its mirrorless cameras, and it appears it will continue to do so. In a new report, it appears that they are keen on creating a new zoom lens that can be an alternative to the classic 70-200mm f2.8 lenses. Have a look.
The DIY Panoramic Camera Film Photographers Can’t Stop Talking About
By Nilofer Khan
January 30, 2026
Panoramic cameras are not easy to find today. While you have options such as Hasselblad's X-Pan and Fujifilm's XT-1, they both cost thousands of dollars, making them beyond many photographers' reach. But worry not. If you are still keen on making panoramic images with film cameras, this open-source DIY device will be helpful. Here's what it can do.
Fujifilm Files Patent for Ultra-Fast Lenses With Surprisingly Large Image Circles
By Nilofer Khan
January 30, 2026
Fujifilm lenses have been great so far. The company has introduced some exciting APS-C and GFX models, and it appears they are working on a new 56mm lens. But the catch is that it is not for either sensor; instead, it is for an image circle closer to a full-frame sensor. Here is a look at what it is all about.
How Yongnuo’s Latest Breakthrough Could Reshape the Lens Market
By Nilofer Khan
January 30, 2026
Third-party lens makers have been trying to cut costs on their lenses. While companies like Nikon and Canon have blocked their access to their autofocus system, brands like Sony haven't shied away at all. In a bid to change the status of third-party lenses, Yongnuo has announced a new innovation, which will be great for third-party lens users: in-house VCM motors. Have a look.
The Best 5 Viltrox Lenses for Nikon Users
By Nilofer Khan
January 29, 2026
Nikon cameras are great, and their lenses work perfectly well with the mirrorless cameras. However, when it comes to third-party options, Tamron seems like an ideal pair, given how the autofocus works. Viltrox is another player who has been in the game, and they continue to offer lenses that are much more affordable than Tamron's. If you are someone who wants a lens that offers a bright aperture at a decent cost, here are some offerings.
Leica Breaks Tradition With Its First-Ever 35mm Noctilux f1.2
By Nilofer Khan
January 29, 2026
Leica lenses have been in a league of their own. The company has incorporated some iconic names that have changed the way we look at image-making. Examples such as the Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M ASPH and the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 prove that high image quality comes at a price. It now appears that Leica is reviving another iconic series with its first-ever lens: Noctilux 35mm f1.2.
Leica 35mm f1.2 Review: The Best 35mm Lens on the Market
By Chris Gampat
January 29, 2026
I'm going to be frank here: I don't know how to start this review. And that's because all that I'd end up saying is that I love this lens. The Leica 35mm f1.2 that I had in for review felt like some of the most fun I've had with photography in a while. The big Japanese manufacturers never really seem to give me what I want, but Leica does for a higher cost. And during this review process, I really got to thinking on why I don't just sell all my camera gear and just move right on over to the Leica M system fully.
Lomography Launches Two of the Year’s Most Unique Lenses
By Chris Gampat
January 29, 2026
Lomography has been known for doing this differently than everyone else for a very long time. And with that said, they've just launched their new 27mm f1.7 and 135mm f2.4 Joseph Petzval lenses. This is a higher-end line than their previous petzval lenses, and makes photography really fun. Last year, I purchased their 35mm f2 Petzval and I had a whole lot of fun with it on the Nikon Zf. These lenses are being targeted to cinematographers and photographers both.