Tamron Link TL-01 Wireless Lens Control Accessory Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has announced the Tamron Link (Model TL-01), a new wireless accessory that enables Bluetooth control of compatible Tamron lenses via smartphone. Alongside the Tamron Link, the company has also released the Tamron Lens Utility Mobile app for iOS, expanding compatibility beyond Android devices.

Tamron Link TL-01 Wireless Accessory

The Tamron Link connects to a compatible Tamron lens and communicates wirelessly with your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.4, with a maximum range of 5 meters (16.4 feet). This eliminates the need for a cable connection between the camera and phone, giving photographers and videographers more flexibility on set.

The accessory works with the updated Tamron Lens Utility app (now version 5.0), which adds several new features including Focus/Iris Marker Link, Ring Stopper for preventing unintended adjustments, selectable focus and aperture rotation angles, Focus Time Lapse for interval shooting, Astro Focus Lock with fine adjustment, and a Night Mode that turns the screen red for low-light shooting.

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Real-World Video Leaked, Announcement Imminent

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been spotted in the wild! A customer walked into an authorized DJI store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia carrying the unreleased DJI Pocket 4, and the store staff captured hands-on video footage of the device. This is the first confirmed real-world sighting of the Pocket 4 outside of China.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

The short video, posted by DronesKaki (an authorized DJI retailer at Bukit Bintang, Fahrenheit 88), shows the Pocket 4 in action with its signature 3-axis gimbal stabilization and a notable new feature: a built-in LED fill light on the front of the device.

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Canon WM-E1-R Wireless Microphone Images Leaked

Images of Canon’s upcoming wireless microphone system have leaked online, revealing a compact Bluetooth-based lavalier mic designed specifically for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras. The system, codenamed WM-E1-R, consists of a transmitter and receiver unit.

Canon WM-E1-R Wireless Microphone

The leaked images show a sleek, black, oval-shaped transmitter with the Canon logo and “WM-E1-R” labeling, alongside a square-shaped receiver designed to mount directly onto the Canon Multi-Function Shoe found on EOS R cameras. The receiver also includes a 3.5mm jack for compatibility with other cameras.

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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 Lens Coming Soon for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L Mount

7Artisans is preparing to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame prime lens at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan. The lens will be available in Sony E-mount, Nikon Z mount, and Leica L mount.

7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 Lens

The 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 AF combines a classic portrait focal length with a fast f/1.8 aperture, delivering shallow depth of field and a natural compression effect that makes it ideal for portrait photography. The lens features a relatively short minimum focusing distance of 0.68m for a 135mm lens, allowing for tighter compositions and close-up detail shots.

The lens includes a physical aperture ring for intuitive exposure control, an AF/MF switch for quick focus mode changes, and a customizable function button that can be assigned to various camera functions. It appears to share a similar optical design with the well-regarded Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens (B&H), which currently retails for $899.

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Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has officially announced the 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078), a new fast-aperture portrait zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It will hit the shelves on March 26, 2026.

Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078)

If you’re familiar with Tamron’s popular 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), think of this as its more portable sibling. The A078 trims the zoom range to focus on the sweet spot for portrait photography — 35mm to 100mm — while maintaining a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the entire range. The result is a lens that weighs just 565g and measures only 119.2mm in length (Sony E-mount version), making it noticeably easier to carry around all day.

The optical design uses 15 elements in 13 groups, and Tamron says it delivers high resolution with rich, smooth bokeh — exactly what portrait shooters want. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor provides fast and precise autofocus, which should help nail those fleeting natural expressions.

One nice touch: the minimum focusing distance at the wide end is just 0.22m (8.7 inches), giving you some real close-up versatility for tabletop and detail shots. The lens also features a unified 67mm filter size (consistent with many other Tamron lenses), moisture-resistant construction, and fluorine coating on the front element.

The lens is compatible with the TAMRON Lens Utility™ app, which lets you customize button functions and fine-tune AF behavior. Tamron also just released a new Tamron Link (Amazon) wireless accessory for remote lens control via Bluetooth.

This new lens is now available for pre-order at B&H/ Amazon.

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OM-3 ASTRO Mirrorless Camera Announced, Priced $2,499.99, Available for Pre-Order

OM-3 ASTRO mirrorless camera was just officially announced. It  is a specialized Micro Four Thirds mirrorless body featuring adjusted optical characteristics that enable recording red nebulae, constellations, and other nighttime phenomena.

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Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Canon has just officially announced two new RF mirrorless system lenses: Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCM and Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM. Continue reading “Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 L VCM and RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens Announced, Available for Pre-Order”

Canon EOS R5 Mark II: the Best Selling in the First Half of January 2026 (CAPA)

CAPA CAMERA WEB posted the best selling products of Yodobashi Camera’s interchangeable lens digital cameras in the first half of January 2026.  Canon EOS R5 Mark II wins the top 1 position.

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DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer Announced, Priced $569, Available for Pre-Order

DJI RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer was just officially announced. This powerful yet lightweight gimbal features full charging in just one hour, a 15% increase in runtime, Teflon-enhanced balancing, and fine-tuning knobs.

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Leica M 35mm F1.2 Noctilux Asph. Lens Announced, Priced $9,650, Available for Pre-Order

Leica has just officially announced the new Leica M 35mm F1.2 Noctilux Asph. Lens. It is the company’s first wide-angle offering in its ‘Noctilux’ series, which focuses on fast apertures. It features manual controls, an integrated lens hood, and an optical formula with 10 elements in five groups.

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