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Several Sigma L-Mount Lenses Just Got Some Excellent Usability Upgrades

27 April 2026 at 18:21

A black camera lens is positioned horizontally on a dark background, with a large white Sigma logo superimposed over the center of the image.

Last week, Sigma announced a firmware update for eight of its lenses that unlock some seriously unexpected usability upgrades. While they only work with select L-mount cameras, it is a nice sign of Sigma's ongoing dedication to its product line.

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The Samyang Schneider 14-24mm f/2.8 Finally Arrives on L-Mount on April 30

27 April 2026 at 16:56

A Rokinon FE 14-24mm F2.8 camera lens is placed on a grid-patterned surface, with its lens cap lying beside it. The background appears out of focus, emphasizing the lens.

Samyang, which distributes under the Rokinon brand in some regions, has announced that it will finally bring the 14-24mm f/2.8 Schneider-Kreuznach collaboration lens to Leica L-mount on April 30. It was previously only available for Sony E-mount.

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A Rare Print of the Only Photo of Neil Armstrong On the Moon Is for Sale

23 April 2026 at 17:06

A vintage photo shows the American flag planted on the Moon’s surface, with part of a lunar module visible on the right. The barren, rocky lunar landscape stretches into the background under a black sky.

The only known photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon -- and a rare, type 1 example at that -- is up for auction. At the time of publication, it was bidding at more than $15,000 with less than seven hours remaining.

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Update and Correction Regarding the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM Review

23 April 2026 at 15:27

A person with salt-and-pepper hair holds a Canon 14mm camera lens toward the camera. The text "WE HAVE AN UPDATE" appears prominently on the right side of the image.

In February, PetaPixel published its review of the Canon 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens and found some issues with its performance in astrophotography. There were many theories from readers and viewers of the YouTube channel as to why this happened, but none of them were right. The truth is a little more interesting.

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How to SAVE Micro Four Thirds with Emily Lowery! | The PetaPixel Podcast

22 April 2026 at 17:01

A woman smiling and a man pointing to his head are pictured in front of a graphic showing a camera sensor inside a red and white lifebuoy on a blue, pixel-patterned background.

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Emily Lowery joins to discuss a packed week of news, including Gerald Undone's decision to back away from camera reviews and the Insta360 Luna. She also leads a discussion on Micro Four Thirds and how the mount can be saved.

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Panasonic Introduces Ultra Compact Lumix S 40mm f/2 Lens for L-Mount

21 April 2026 at 14:00

A black Lumix camera lens with a 40mm focal length, f/2 aperture, and manual/auto focus switch, shown on a white background.

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime that it says is ideal for capturing scenes with a natural perspective, making it well-suited for street photography, portraits, and landscapes.

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Sennheiser’s HD 480 Pro Are Its Best Closed-Back Headphones

21 April 2026 at 08:00

A pair of black Sennheiser headphones rests on a stand beside professional audio equipment and a sound mixer on a dimly lit desk with blue and purple lighting.

This time, adding "pro" to a product name actually indicates that a product is meant for professionals. Sennheiser has announced the HD 480 Pro studio headphones designed as the top-of-the-range closed-back monitors for studio and live production environments.

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The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a Wicked Fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD Array

20 April 2026 at 17:43

A compact desktop computer, an external black device with ventilation holes, a keyboard, a notebook, a pen, and a blue cup are arranged on a wooden desk in front of a monitor.

OWC, or Other World Computing, has announced the Express 4M2 Ultra, an SSD RAID enclosure that pairs NVMe M.2 drives with the speed of Thunderbolt 5 for up to 6,622MB/s performance for $400.

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Nikon Teases the Impending Arrival of Autofocus Z Cinema Lenses

19 April 2026 at 17:12

A camera lens is silhouetted against a dark, blurred background, sitting on a flat surface with soft, moody lighting highlighting its outline.

Nikon has released a video teaser for what appear to be autofocus-equipped Z-cinema lenses. The company didn't release much information beyond that, but the teaser follows a previous announcement made last year.

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  • Adobe Has Run Out of Allies Jaron Schneider
    Thirteen years ago, I sat in an amphitheater in Los Angeles as Adobe announced that it would be shifting from Creative Suite to Creative Cloud. I remember being skeptical, but I was also willing to give Adobe the benefit of the doubt. After all, it created a beloved line of tools. [Read More]
     

Adobe Has Run Out of Allies

18 April 2026 at 12:01

A person in business attire stands on a rocky outcrop surrounded by rough ocean waves under a cloudy sky. The person’s head is replaced by a yellow sign with a white upward arrow.

Thirteen years ago, I sat in an amphitheater in Los Angeles as Adobe announced that it would be shifting from Creative Suite to Creative Cloud. I remember being skeptical, but I was also willing to give Adobe the benefit of the doubt. After all, it created a beloved line of tools.

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Resolve Takes on Lightroom! Plus, the Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1! | The PetaPixel Podcast

17 April 2026 at 18:21

A man with gray hair and a beard looks thoughtfully at a floating collage of action cameras, including GoPros and a DJI Pocket, set against a blue, pixelated background.

This week has been a big one, and the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Sarah Teng to talk DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1 and how each is going to affect content creators.

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