Sony has released new firmware for its flagship Alpha 1 camera, adding support for the new Creators’ App mobile application and updating shooting and playback functions.
2026 Sony World Photography Awards submissions close soon
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/photo-competitions/2026-sony-world-photography-awards-submissions-close-soon/Entries to the annual Sony World Photography Awards competition will close in early January for three of the main competitions.
Sony launches A7 Mark V camera with new kit lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/sony-launches-a7-mark-v-camera-with-new-kit-lens/Sony has unveiled its fifth-generation model in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up, along with a new FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II (SEL28702) compact and lightweight standard zoom lens.
Viltrox launches 85mm portrait lens for Sony FE-mount
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/viltrox-launches-85mm-portrait-lens-for-sony-fe-mount/Viltrox has released the new AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO FE lens for Sony full-frame cameras, offering a redesigned optical layout with advanced autofocus technology at an affordable price.
Entries open for Sony World Photography Awards
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/photo-competitions/entries-open-for-sony-world-photography-awards-3/The World Photography Organisation is seeking entries to the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photography competitions, which is open to all.
Sony announces FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/sony-announces-fe-100mm-f-2-8-macro-gm-oss-lens/November will see the release of Sony’s first medium telephoto macro lens in the G Master series, the FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, which offers 1.4x magnification and advanced stabilisation.
2025 Sony Alpha Awards winners announced
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/photo-competitions/2025-sony-alpha-awards-winners-announced/Sony has announced the winners of its tenth annual Sony Alpha Awards, which celebrate the spectacular talents of Australian and New Zealand photographers captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.
Viltrox launches AF 56mm f/1.2 lens for Fujifilm and Sony APS-C camera systems
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/viltrox-launches-af-56mm-f-1-2-lens-for-fujifilm-and-sony-aps-c-camera-systems/Chinese manufacturer, Viltrox has released a new, ultra-fast 56mm prime lens for Fujifilm XF and Sony E mount APS-C camera systems.
TTArtisan releases 40mm f/2 AF lens in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/ttartisan-releases-40mm-f-2-af-lens-in-sony-e-and-nikon-z-mounts/The latest release from TTArtisan is a compact, lightweight 40mm f/2 AF prime lens for full-frame cameras, which is offered in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Sony unveils RX1R III 61-megapixel compact camera
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/products/sony-unveils-rx1r-iii-61-megapixel-compact-camera/Sony has released details of its anticipated third generation RX1R series, with a 61-megapixel full-frame Exmor R sensor, BIONZ XR processor and a ZEISS Sonnar T* 35 mm f/2 lens.