The medium format Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mounts have been added to the options available for the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye lens.
Bronwyn Kidd wins 2025 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize
Organisers of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale have announced Bronwyn Kidd as the winner of the 2025 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize for her portrait of renowned photographer, Polly Borland.
Nikon updates popular 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens
Nikon has announced the impending release of the second-generation model for its popular Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens, which features a new internal zoom mechanism and faster autofocusing.
Ricoh GR IV to be released in mid-September
Following a development announcement in May 2025, the latest version of Ricoh’s APS-C sensor compact camera, the GR IV, has been scheduled for global release in mid-September.
Ballarat International Foto Biennale opens this weekend
This year’s BIFB festival spans more than 100 indoor and outdoor venues, with pop-up exhibitions in cafes, bars and laneways and exhibitions displaying the work of more than 360 artists.
Sigma unveils 2 new lenses for mirrorless cameras
Sigma has announced the impending release of two new prime lenses, the 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens for E and L mount full-frame cameras and the 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens for APS-C cameras
Hoda Afshar wins National Photographic Portrait Prize
Naarm/Melbourne-based visual artist, Hoda Afshar, has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize for the second time with the work Untitled #01 (from the series code Black/Riot) 2024.
EISA Photography Awards for 2025-26 announced
The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has announced the Sony Alpha 1 II as its Camera of the Year in the annual Photography products competition for 2025-26.
Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens announced
Zhongyi Optics has released the Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens for full-frame and medium format camera systems, which covers an unprecedented 1-5x magnification range
MAPh presents Deborah Paauwe’s The wayward girls
The Museum of Australian Photography is presenting an exhibition of images created by photographer, Deborah Paauwe as the recipient of the Wai Tang Commissioning Award.
