As of today, Panasonic has announced no new Micro Four Thirds system camera or interchangeable lens this year. Don’t blame me for the absence of rumors when Panasonic has announced NOTHING so far.
However, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the LUMIX brand. Panasonic has already started celebrating this important milestone, but it would be surprising if the company had nothing else planned for the remainder of the year.
The autumn announcement season would be the perfect opportunity to unveil something special. This is only speculation for now, but let’s hope the recent silence is simply the calm before the storm!
Last week Viltrox China announce their first two new MFT lenses. But there are two odd facts:
- You cannot preorder the new lenses anywhere
- Viltrox is still not officially part of the MFT organization.
A lens company can reverse-engineer the mount and electronic protocol and sell an autofocus lens that works on Micro Four Thirds cameras without joining the official group. However, joining the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group is normally required if the company wants to:
- Receive the official mechanical and electronic specifications.
- Call the lens officially “Micro Four Thirds System compliant.”
- Use the Micro Four Thirds name or logo with authorization—the marks require prior written consent.
- Obtain compatibility support and better coordinate firmware updates with camera manufacturers.
So, maybe Viltrox’s new lenses will only become available once Viltrox is officially admitted to the Micro Four Thirds organization?
Here are new hot deals:
- Ugreen launched new big deals you ca find on those pages at Amazon, Ugreen and BHphoto.
- You save up to 70% on Sirui gear at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, SiruiStore
- Shoppers can save 10% when they purchase any Wandrd bag plus two accessories (Click here). The discount is automatically applied at checkout
MFT deals:
- Save big on Om Digital cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Lumix cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Sigma lenses at BHphoto, Amazon. Adorama.
- Save big on Voigtlander lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Samyang lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Mitakon lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Lensbaby lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
- Save big on Astrhori lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
Ian Worth talks about the OM lenses he can’t stop using:
Zuiko 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK
Zuiko 150-400mm F4.5 PRO at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK
Zuiko 2x Teleconverter MC-20 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK
Peak Design new L-bracket is selling hot among OM owners on Kickstarter (Click here). This is the official chart they shared:
| Rank | Camera Model | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sony a6700 | 96 |
| 2 | Nikon Zf | 95 |
| 3 | OM System OM-1 Mark II | 75 |
| 4 | OM System OM-3 | 58 |
| 5 | Fujifilm X-E5 | 55 |
| 6 | Sony a7 III | 46 |
| 7 | OM System OM-1 | 43 |
| 8 | Hasselblad X2D II | 41 |
| 9 | Panasonic Lumix S9 | 40 |
| 10 | Canon R7 (tied) | 37 |
| 10 | Canon R8 (tied) | 37 |
Reminder: Wandrd just launched their new magnetic Camera Strap on Kickstarter (Click here).
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