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Google announced its Pixel 10 series of phones today, and part of that announcement marked a big step for content authenticity. During the Pixel 10 launch, the tech giant also announced that it is introducing support for the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) Content Credentials on its phones.

Google says photos taken with any Pixel 10 series phone using the Pixel Camera app will have "secure metadata" attached to them that "documents the full journey of that photo from creation to edits." The Content Credentials will be applied to unedited, and "AI modified images" alike.

People can view that metadata in tools that support the C2PA standard, such as Google Photos, to get a cryptographically-signed breakdown of how the image was created and changed after it was taken. The process of verifying images is still in its early days, but it's a big step forward to have a consumer-grade device that attaches Content Credentials to every image it takes, for free.

"It's a big step forward to have a consumer-grade device that attaches Content Credentials to every image it takes, for free."

For those unfamiliar, C2PA is a joint industry initiative founded in 2021 to tackle challenges related to digital misinformation. With the rise of advanced AI-created and edited imagery, it is becoming more difficult to understand the reliability and authenticity of images. C2PA aims to promote a standard that allows publishers, creators and consumers to verify the origin and history (including any edits) of digital content via secure metadata automatically attached to images at various stages.

Thus far, adoption has been trickling out to professional-grade cameras, though only for newsrooms. Some Leica models come with support for Content Credentials unlocked out of the box, but Nikon and Sony have only made their authenticity features available for news agencies. Most recently, Sony announced the PXW-Z300, which it said will be the first video camera to record C2PA content credentials. But again, it is meant for news organizations.

Content Credentials will be available on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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Another sticking point for the broader adoption of C2PA standards is that most of the cameras with content authenticity features built in require a separate upgrade license. Users will have to take extra steps to implement Content Credentials and, even more significantly, they will have to pay for it. For most general consumers, that's not going to happen.

C2PA on a phone is a substantial step for content authenticity, especially as mobile photography adopts an increasing number of AI-powered features, some of which are applied automatically when you take the photo. Phones also come with a litany of accessible, easy-to-use AI editing tools. Google was already adding a metadata flag if you used AI on your photos, but now it will add that information from when the image is created. That makes it easy to show that your photo doesn't use AI, with an auditable path back to when it was taken, which is just as important.

International Photography Awards 2025 Category Winners

The 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) has announced the winners of its Category Awards. The annual competition is open to professionals and non-professionals across the globe. There are 11 categories, including advertising, analog, architecture, book, editorial, event, fine art and more.

A panel of judges comprised of gallerists, photo editors, directors, art collectors and other photography luminaries selected this year's category winners. Each category winner receives a cash prize, travel support and international exposure through exhibitions, screenings and publication. Two grand prize winners, the International Photographer of the Year (Professional) and Discovery of the Year (Non-Professional), will be announced at the IPA gallery on October 5 at the Benaki Museum in Athens.

Most of the winners below submitted multiple images as part of a series. You can see the full bodies of work and learn more about the contest at the IPA website.

Architecture Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Romain Thiery

Title: Requiem pour Pianos

Technical info: 1/6 sec, F9.0, ISO 320; Fujifilm GFX100S with GF 23mm F4 R LM WR lens

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Details: Romain Thiery (Bergerac,1988), is a photographic artist and amateur pianist. Romain has combined these two arts in his Requiem pour Pianos series, which explores abandoned pianos around the world. For him, the piano is "deeply rooted in the depths of our culture" and never ceases to retain its nobility. Since 2014, he has discovered more than a hundred abandoned pianos, leaving the place as it is. The Requiem pour Pianos series has become the core of his artistic work, symbolizing both decadence and resilience and transforming pianos into silent witnesses to their era.

Book Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Autori Multipli

Company/Studio: Percorso Perbellini

Title: Fragili Equilibri

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Details: Our photography project chronicles the particularities of a country through the everyday experiences of ordinary people, often ignored and seen as “the last ones.” For us, they are authentic and fundamental voices, symbols of resilience and hope. The images reveal faces, smiles and intense expressions, showing their humanity and their crucial role for a more just and inclusive future.

Editorial / Press Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Abdelrahman Alkahlout

Title: Echoes of Genocide: Gaza’s Civilian Suffering

Technical info: 1/80 sec, F2.8, ISO 2500; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM lens

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Details: Since October 2023, Gaza has become a bloody scene of genocide: brutal airstrikes tearing apart peaceful neighborhoods; children’s bodies pulled from rubble into overcrowded hospitals overwhelmed by agony. Heartbreaking scenes of mothers losing their children instantly, families displaced by relentless bombings into hunger and fragile tents. Mosques reduced to rubble, yet worshippers uphold their faith amid destruction. Homes emptied of life, childhoods stolen—children deprived of limbs but not hope, their eyes defiantly resilient, challenging the world.

Event Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Savadmon Avalachamveettil

Title: MahaKumbh - World's Largest Gathering

Technical info: 1/200 sec, F2.8, ISO 100

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Details: A once-in-144 years phenomenon. Ash-smeared Hindu holy men (Naga Sadhus) charged into India's most sacred river Ganges at dawn on the first most significant bathing day of the Kumbh Mela festival. An extraordinary display of human unity, spiritual energy, and collective consciousness.

Fine Art Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Julia Fullerton-Batten

Title: Frida - A Singular Vision of Beauty & Pain

Technical info: 1/160 sec, F13, ISO 200; Hasselblad H6D-100c with HCD 35-90mm F4 lens

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Details: I came to Mexico City in 2022 and fell in love with everything Mexican. The people, colours, and the rhythm of life; and so much of what I fell in love with came from Frida Kahlo, her influence is everywhere, she seems to pulse through the veins of Mexico. Frida Kahlo's art transcends the confines of the canvas and becomes a testament to female unity & empowerment. By embracing her own vulnerabilities and sharing her painful human experience with unabashed honesty, she shattered the boundaries of what art could be and became an icon of hope and inspiration for generations of women artists.

Nature Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Sho Otani

Title: The Beautiful of Floating Babies

Technical info: 1/160 sec, F22, ISO 64; NIkon Z9 with Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 lens

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Details: This portfolio consists of beautiful sea babies about 5mm~10cm. Many of the underwater creatures have glass-like bodies, bright colors, and mysterious shapes that are only found when they are babies. Because they float in the ocean, they can be photographed from a variety of angles. Floating in the background of the sea at night, they are as beautiful as stardust floating in space. In the cover photo, the reflection of the subject on the surface of the water makes it look as if there are two of these beautiful deep-sea fish. I hope many people will see this beautiful underwater story.

People Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Natasha Pszenicki

Title: Family In Vitro

Technical info: 1/200 sec, F13, ISO 400; Nikon D850 with AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED lens

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Details: Historical boundaries have often dictated belonging. Jade & Grace’s story offers a quiet subversion, presenting family as a boundless, evolving art form. As a queer interracial married couple, they reclaim spaces shaped by exclusion and assert their right to be seen and celebrated as women with equal rights to parenthood. Each portrait in this series not only reimagines the traditional family tableau but also evokes a sense of timelessness. Through this lens, Jade & Grace illuminate the transformative power of love, inviting viewers to reflect on their own definitions of family & embrace a broader vision.

Special Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz

Title: Damselfies from Another Planet

Technical info: Sony a7R V

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Details: There are worlds we don't see, not because they're far away, but because they're too small. Damselflies From Another Planet is an invitation to immerse ourselves in that hidden universe, where insects—silent inhabitants of our environment—reveal themselves as creatures of a beauty as disturbing as it is fascinating. Through extreme macro photography, this series transforms the everyday into the extraordinary. Each faceted eye, each antenna, each tiny hair is exalted until it becomes a work of art in itself. The objective isn't scientific, it's aesthetic. It's not about classifying.

Sports Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Todd Antony

Title: Buzkashi

Technical info: 1/1250 sec, F8.0, ISO 100; Phase One IQ3 100MP with Schneider Kreuznach 55mm LS F2.8 lens

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Details: Buzkashi, meaning “goat pulling” in Persian, is the wild sport of Tajikistan and its neighboring ‘Stans.’ Think polo - but with a headless, eviscerated goat instead of a ball, hundreds of riders, and no formal teams. Rooted in the nomadic cultures of Central Asia and played for hundreds of years, riders battle for control of the goat while dodging rivals (and the occasional whip or elbow) in scenes reminiscent of a Napoleonic battle painting. The rule book is a mere couple of sentences, with the match often overflowing into the fleeing crowd. Games can last for hours.

Advertising Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Jonathan Knowles

Title: Colour Has A New Chapter

Technical info: 3 sec, ISO 64; Hasselblad H6D-100c

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Details: We were commissioned to shoot a series of images for the covers of a curated collection of classic novels produced by paint company Dulux Heritage. Each was painted using the Heritage hue that it evokes to deliver the campaign line: Let the feelings of your favourite books become the colours of your favourite rooms. The images are intended as transient paint patterns that may emerge during the decorating process, each characterising the book on which it features.

Analog / Film Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Photographer: Piotr Zbierski

Title: Solid Maze of All That's Left Untold

Technical info: Mixed: Black and white negative and polaroids

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Details: Based on an intuitive, surreal narration the photographic series of Piotr Zbierski are constantly asking questions on relationships between nature and culture as well as between memory and narration. What happens between experience and the act of telling a story about it? Where does memory end and diary begins? His photography also connects the material reality with the wider spiritual understanding of the world. The works, very poetic and full of pure emotions,the depths of the human soul and the mysteries of life and death. Time feels like a place a house in constant renovation and expension.

Advertising Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Natalie Vorontsoff

Title: Porcelain Petals

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Details: "Porcelain Petals" explores the resilience of the human spirit through the art of mending. Inspired by the Chinese and Japanese technique of repairing broken porcelain with gold, this fine art photography series captures the beauty in imperfection, symbolizing strength, healing, and grace. Each image weaves delicate fragility with luminous resilience, transforming past wounds into gilded scars of wisdom. This project is a visual meditation on pain, renewal, and the quiet power of embracing one’s history with compassion.

Analog / Film Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Yehor Lemzyakoff

Title: Misplaced Childhood

Technical info: Large format photography; Sinar P2 (8X10" format); Kodak TXP 320, Ilford HP5, FP4

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Details: "Misplaced Childhood" explores the theme of early maturity among children growing up in rural Poland. This documentary series captures the moments where innocence intertwines with responsibility, freedom with constraints, and childhood with the inevitability of growing up too soon. Through a series of black-and-white portraits, the project reflects on the lived realities of children who, while still engaged in play, are already confronting the structures of adulthood—be it through the responsibilities imposed by their environment, economic circumstances, or cultural expectations.

Architecture Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Mohammad Awadh

Title: Icon of Architectural

Technical info: 1/200 sec, F10, ISO 100; Sony a1 with FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM lens

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Details: Heydar Alive Center in Baku in Azerbaijan one of the unique and beautiful building in the world.

Book Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Markus Naarttijarvi

Title: A Surrender

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Details: The haunting stillness of Swedish winter serves as the inspiration and backdrop for Markus Naarttijärvi’s debut monograph A Surrender. Shot over 1,000 consecutive days, Naarttijärvi navigates spaces stuck in a liminal twilight — somewhere between death and rebirth, where human industry dissolves into nature’s embrace. Each photograph is a step in a journey of appreciation between growth and decay, society and wilderness, resistance and surrender. With patience and persistence, Naarttijärvi transforms collapse and new growth into a meditation on impermanence.

Editorial / Press Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Sebastian Piorek

Title: The overflowing earth

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Details: I have documented Poland’s expanding landfills, capturing images that reveal waste piling up at an alarming rate. These views expose the unsettling reality of a world consumed by trash. What once seemed like isolated dumps now spread endlessly, forming landscapes where refuse dominates. The abstract beauty of patterns contrasts with the grim truth they hold. As the project progresses, the images become increasingly claustrophobic, mirroring a future where nothing remains but waste. This series is a call to rethink consumption and sustainability before our world is buried under its own excess.

Event Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Yu Ling Ho

Title: South Island Group Wedding

Technical info: 1/400 sec, F8 , ISO 200; Nikon D5 with 70-200mm F2.8 lens

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Details: This photo series documents the vibrant and deeply meaningful aboriginal collective wedding held annually in Pingtung. From the formal engagement and betrothal gift ceremonies to the final wedding day, every step is rich with ancestral customs passed down through generations. The couples are dressed in stunning traditional attire, each design reflecting tribal identity, family heritage, and cultural pride. Elders bless the unions, families gather in celebration, and the air is filled with music, dance, and heartfelt joy.

Fine Art Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Marie Sueur

Title: Murmures de l'âme

Technical info: 1/15 sec, F11, ISO 800; Canon EOS 5D Mark II with EF 50mm F1.4 USM lens

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Details: In a world that monitors, analyzes, and controls everything, I am drawn to the shadows, to those pockets of mystery that even the most advanced technologies have yet to colonize. Among these untamed territories lies the unconscious: a vast continent of ambiguity and vertigo, whispering its truths through the language of symbols and dreams. I set out to explore this mental space where reason gives way to instinct. A realm where words falter and images take over. An invitation, not to understand, but to feel. A descent into what we are, in the most secret part of ourselves.

Nature Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Ilene Meyers

Title: Iowa Storm Cell

Technical info: 1/15 sec, F10, ISO 80; OM Digital Solutions OM-1 with Olympus M.7-14mm F2.8 lens

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Details: This was a wild and crazy day searching for just such a storm cell. Quite the adventure!

People Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Ilona Schong

Title: Inside Romania

Technical info: 1/160 sec, F2.8 ISO 800; Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 lens

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Details: This series contains images of life in the still traditional, authentic Romanian homes where I was so warmly welcomed by each of the residents during my travels through Romania. The encounter behind each photograph is still vivid in my mind, and I often left moved and overwhelmed with prayers for myself and my family. It was a truly emotional journey for me and a life worth documenting, because it will soon disappear.

Special Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Monia Marchionni

Title: Emotive Snapshots

Technical info: 1/1250 sec, F2.0, ISO 32; Samsung Galaxy A51

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Details: Italy, Summer 2023 "Emotive snapshots" is a body of work born suddenly on an early summer day, while I was observing my daughter relating to the sea and the bathers. All summer I captured moments of "magical realism" with my smartphone because I felt particularly inspired, transforming every day into a little fantastic story with soft colors and a retro atmosphere. Poetic visions that show how summer is not just a season but a feeling.

Sports Photographer of the Year (Non-Professional)

Photographer: Kohei Kawashima

Title: Piercing the Rainbow

Technical info: 1/4 sec, F9.0, ISO 200; Canon EOS R1 with RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens

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Details: This image was captured at the first hairpin of Tsukuba Circuit. As the rider accelerated through the corner, his silhouette cut sharply across a swirl of colors, like a comet streaking through a rainbow. I created this photograph in the spirit of "Suisei Nagashi", a technique that expresses not only motion, but the tension, energy, and fleeting beauty found within it. I hope this moment of speed and color speaks to the viewer as strongly as it did to me.

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This week, Sigma announced the 200mm F2 DG OS Sports, a fast telephoto lens that the company says is the first of its kind for full-frame mirrorless cameras. We were able to test it out in a variety of conditions to see how it performs, especially when it comes to portraiture. (Though, sadly, we didn't have the chance to take it to one of the indoor sports games it was made to capture.)

You can see our samples down below, and download the Raws if you want to take a closer look.

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Attention photographers: Tuesday, August 19th, is World Photography Day!

World Photography Day is a global celebration that honors Louis Daguerre's invention of the daguerreotype. After presenting his invention to the French Academy of Sciences in 1839, Daguerre arranged to transfer the rights to the process to the French government in exchange for a lifetime pension for himself and Isidore Niépce, son of Nicéphore Niépce, with whom he had collaborated in earlier years. On August 19, 1839, the government of France presented the invention as a gift "free to the world."

We've decided to celebrate World Photography Day by taking pictures, and we're challenging you to do the same. What's more, we want to see the photos you take so we can share them on our homepage. Think of this as a mini photo challenge.

How to participate

• Take a photo today*
• Post your photo to this forum thread. Tell us something about it (at least 25 words), along with what camera you used.
• Post your photo by 12pm Pacific Time on Thursday, August 21st, to be considered for inclusion in our honorary slideshow.

That's it! We'll pick our favorites and publish them in a slideshow on the DPReview homepage later this week, along with similar photos taken by DPReview's staff.

You can use any camera or technique, but if you manage to shoot a daguerreotype between now and then, we can pretty much guarantee your photo will be selected.

Bring on the photos!

*Or later this week. As long as you take the photo any time after this article is published, we'll accept it.

Post your photo in our World Photography Day forum thread

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Attention photographers: Tuesday, August 19th, is World Photography Day!

World Photography Day is a global celebration that honors Louis Daguerre's invention of the daguerreotype. After presenting his invention to the French Academy of Sciences in 1839, Daguerre arranged to transfer the rights to the process to the French government in exchange for a lifetime pension for himself and Isidore Niépce, son of Nicéphore Niépce, with whom he had collaborated in earlier years. On August 19, 1839, the government of France presented the invention as a gift "free to the world."

We've decided to celebrate World Photography Day by taking pictures, and we're challenging you to do the same. What's more, we want to see the photos you take so we can share them on our homepage. Think of this as a mini photo challenge.

How to participate

• Take a photo today*
• Post your photo to this forum thread. Tell us something about it (at least 25 words), along with what camera you used.
• Post your photo by 12pm Pacific Time on Thursday, August 21st, to be considered for inclusion in our honorary slideshow.

That's it! We'll pick our favorites and publish them in a slideshow on the DPReview homepage later this week, along with similar photos taken by DPReview's staff.

You can use any camera or technique, but if you manage to shoot a daguerreotype between now and then, we can pretty much guarantee your photo will be selected.

Bring on the photos!

*Or later this week. As long as you take the photo any time after this article is published, we'll accept it.

Post your photo in our World Photography Day forum thread

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Sigma has announced the 200mm F2 DG OS Sports, a fast telephoto prime aimed at sports and portrait photographers, available for L mount and Sony E mount. The company says it's the first of its kind for full-frame mirrorless cameras, though it harkens back to some classic pieces of glass that are still sought after today.

The lens is made from 19 elements in 14 groups, with two FLD and two SLD elements. It has an 11-blade aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 1.7m (5'6"). It can accept 105mm filters. The lens is dust and splash-resistant, and has a water and oil-repelling coating on the front element.

Autofocus duties are handled by a linear motor, and the lens has optical stabilization that the company says can provide 6.5EV of improvement. There are two optical stabilization modes, one for general use and one for panning shots, and it can also be turned off.

The 200mm F2 DG OS Sports has plenty of buttons and switches

As with many professional-grade lenses, the 200mm F2 DG OS Sports has plenty of buttons and switches for controlling it. There are three AF-L buttons, which should make them easy to reach no matter what orientation you're using the lens in, and two focus limiter settings. It also has two custom modes, which can be configured to control the lens' AF speed, focus limiter settings and OS mode using the optional Sigma USB dock.

The lens' aperture ring can also be locked, and toggled between clicked and declicked modes. The tripod foot is a new design too; it can be mounted directly to Arca-Swiss tripod heads, and has clicks at 90° increments. Sigma says it's also slightly longer than its other tripod feet, making it nicer to use as a carrying handle.

Sigma says the white paint on the lens is meant to minimize how much sunlight it absorbs, making it so the lens doesn't get hot, causing slight thermal expansion that could affect image quality.

This is currently the only full-frame 200mm F2 prime made by a major manufacturer

It's currently the only 200mm F2 prime lens being made by a major manufacturer for full-frame mounts, but we wouldn't be surprised if it becomes relatively popular among its target audience. Canon and Nikon both made 200mm F2 lenses for their respective DSLR mounts, which are still loved by certain types of shooters and fetch high prices on the used market to this day.

The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports will be available in early September, just in time for basketball season in the US. It will cost $3299.

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Press Release:

Sigma Announces World’s First 200mm F2 Telephoto Prime Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Ronkonkoma, NY, August 19, 2025 – Sigma Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan), is pleased to introduce the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, available in early September 2025. It is the world's first 200mm F2 telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless.

The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports is a large-aperture, telephoto prime lens ideal for shooting portraits and indoor sports. The F2 maximum aperture facilitates faster shutter speeds for capturing fast action, and it creates remarkable bokeh, the artistic effect that beautifully blurs backgrounds and foregrounds, drawing attention to the subject and creating a greater sense of depth. Sigma is renowned for its large-aperture lenses that combine these qualities with exceptional sharpness and high resolution. And as a part of Sigma’s Sports line, this new lens also features rugged build quality and weather resistance that lets users work in challenging environments without worrying about their equipment.

Outstanding edge-to-edge resolution is achieved, even at maximum aperture, by adopting an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements. Aberrations are thoroughly corrected, and flare and ghosting are kept to a minimum.

Swift, accurate autofocus is driven by Sigma’s HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor, allowing for fast subject acquisition and tracking. Plus, built-in optical stabilization utilizing Sigma’s OS2 algorithm makes it possible to shoot handheld and maintain sharpness, even in fast-moving sports scenes.

Additionally, the ultra-tough build quality of Sigma’s Sports line is evident with a dust and splash-resistant structure, a water and oil-repellant coating on the front element, thermal insulation paint, and a newly-designed tripod socket for mounting to Arca-Swiss type tripods.

The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens will be available in early September at authorized Sigma dealers in the US for Sony E-mount and L-Mount for a retail price of $3,299 USD.

Sigma 200m F2 DG OS Sports Specifications: Principal specificationsLens typePrime lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length200 mmImage stabilizationYesLens mountL-Mount, Sony E, Sony FEApertureMaximum apertureF2Minimum apertureF22Aperture ringYesNumber of diaphragm blades11Aperture notesRounded diaphragmOpticsElements19Groups14Special elements / coatings2 FLD, 2 SLD, water and oil-repelent coatingFocusMinimum focus1.70 m (66.93″)Maximum magnification0.13×AutofocusYesMotor typeLinear MotorFull time manualYesFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoFocus distance limiter1.7-3m, 3m - infinityPhysicalWeight1800 g (3.97 lb)Diameter119 mm (4.69″)Length203 mm (7.99″)SealingYesColourWhitePower zoomNoFilter thread105 mmHood suppliedYesHood product codeLH1139-01Tripod collarYes

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Sigma has announced the 12mm F1.4 DC, an APS-C prime for Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mount. Its 18mm equiv. (19mm equiv on Canon) focal length makes it the widest APS-C prime the company offers, and it not only features the company's sharp new branding, but a few other features that are new to its lineup of APS-C primes.

The lens is made up of 14 elements in 12 groups, with two SLD elements and three aspherical elements. It has nine aperture blades and a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m (6.8").

It can accept 62mm filters, and the Sony version weighs 225g (7.9oz). Sigma says that makes it the lightest lens in its Contemporary prime lens lineup, and also says it was able to make it even shorter than its 16mm DC prime, despite its wider focal length.

It's the first dust and moisture resistant prime in Sigma's DC series

It's also the first prime in the series to gain dust and moisture resistance. Perhaps more excitingly, it's the first of Sigma's APS-C primes to have an aperture ring on the E and X mount versions, which is replaced by a multi-function control ring on the RF version.

These improvements make us wonder if there's room for Sigma to make second-generation versions of the rest of the primes in its APS-C lineup. The 16, 23, 30 and 56mm F1.4s are still quite good lenses, but it's hard not to wish for lighter, more compact versions with aperture rings and weather sealing now that we know it's possible.

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC will be available in early September at an MSRP of $629.

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Sigma Announces Compact, Ultra-Wide 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary Lens for APS-C Format Mirrorless Cameras

Ronkonkoma, NY, August 19, 2025 – Sigma Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan), is pleased to introduce the 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary lens for APS-C format mirrorless cameras, available in early September 2025.

The 12mm F1.4 is the smallest and lightest of Sigma’s five DC Contemporary prime lenses, weighing in at only 7.9 ounces, ideal for travel and everyday use for both photography and video. The ultra-wide angle of view is perfect for landscape and night sky photography, as well as video and vlogging where it’s necessary to record yourself and your surroundings at the same time. The large F1.4 aperture provides great performance in low light, and also helps blur backgrounds to eliminate distracting elements while making the subject pop. As part of Sigma’s Contemporary line, this portable powerhouse combines simple operation with outstanding image quality, plus the latest in technical innovations to keep the lens as compact as possible. All of the photographic notes are hit with this lens.

In fact, this lens features the widest angle of view of any F1.4 lens designed for APS-C cameras, and offers exceptional optical performance across the entire frame, even wide open, making it an excellent choice for low-light situations. With three double-sided aspherical lenses and two SLD glass elements, sagittal coma flare is well-corrected, ensuring crisp, clear images when photographing starry skies.

In addition, the 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is a great choice for video, with minimal focus breathing, a manual aperture ring (control ring on Canon RF Mount), and smooth, responsive autofocus, ideal for tracking moving subjects. Its compact size makes it perfect for handheld or gimbal use, particularly vlogging, streaming, and other settings where a wide angle of view is essential.

Furthermore, the lens features a dust and splash-resistant structure, plus a water and oil-repellant coating on the front element, to ensure high performance in virtually any conditions.

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary lens will be available in early September at authorized Sigma dealers in the US for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X Mount, and Canon RF Mount for a retail price of $629 USD.

Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC specifications: Principal specificationsLens typePrime lensMax Format sizeAPS-C / DXFocal length12 mmImage stabilizationNoLens mountCanon RF-S, Fujifilm X, Sony EApertureMaximum apertureF1.4Minimum apertureF16Aperture ringYesNumber of diaphragm blades9OpticsElements14Groups12Special elements / coatings2 SLD, 3 asph.FocusMinimum focus0.17 m (6.69″)Maximum magnification0.12×AutofocusYesMotor typeStepper motorFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight225 g (0.50 lb)Diameter68 mm (2.68″)Length69 mm (2.72″)ColourBlackFilter thread62 mmHood suppliedYesTripod collarNo

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Last week, we kicked off a new series in the DPReview forums to spark conversation and get people thinking. The Question of the week series will ask a new question in the Open Talk forum most Wednesdays, covering a wide range of photography-related topics.

Our inaugural query asked what five questions you should ask yourself when buying a new camera. We were excited to see how many of you responded, providing lots of responses and things to think about when purchasing your next camera. In fact, we initially planned on highlighting five responses from the community, but decided to showcase 10 because of all the great responses.

There were some general trends, with most of you highlighting the importance of knowing your budget, what genre(s) you would like to photograph and what size you'd prefer. Here are some of the other questions that popped up.

Does it work with the lenses you need?

Many of you pointed out the importance of lens selection. Whether you're choosing a first camera or an upgrade, knowing what lenses you'll be able to use is important. For example, NiVoak said, "Should my new camera be compatible with my current lenses, or will I need to upgrade my lenses too?" Needing to upgrade lenses can add a significant cost, so that's a great reminder to folks.

Do you actually need a new camera?

Most of you also suggested asking yourself whether you truly need the new camera or if you are suffering from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). For example, user danijel973 suggested, "Is something really wrong with my current camera, or am I just having gear acquisition syndrome?" In that same vein, many of you pointed out that it's essential to ask yourself if a new camera would address issues with your current one or offer anything new. Gato Amarillo asked, "What specific advantage(s) do I gain? Stress on 'specific' - list it or them."

Is it for fun or for business?

Some of you differentiated between professionals and enthusiasts, which is a worthwhile consideration. For pros, Bobapingu suggested that there needs to be a "cost/benefit analysis (by numbers) to ensure the investment will benefit the business and pay for itself." Others pointed out that enjoyment is also an important thing to consider. For example, hampshirejohn only had one question: "Will it increase my enjoyment of photography, either in the process of taking photos or in improved images, to an extent that justifies the cost?"

What else could you do with the money?

We also enjoyed that some of you considered what else the money could be spent on instead of that new camera. TXforester suggested asking yourself, "What could I do if I spent that money another way? Such as take a trip to photograph something on my bucket list." If your current camera is largely meeting your needs, spending that money on a trip or a new lens may be the better move.

Less common questions

We also appreciated the less common responses. For example, motormatic had the unique suggestion to consider support after your purchase: "How well is the new camera supported by local dealers and repair shops?" Some of you also pointed out that there will likely be more than five questions to ask. Maoby listed five questions with instructions to answer without lying and followed up with this advice: "If you honestly answered these five questions, you are ready for the next five."

Of course, there were some entertaining responses, too. Horshack asked, "Do I have any kidneys left to sell?" We all feel the high prices of cameras, so this one made us chuckle. There is also BobsYourUncle's single question: "Does this camera look almost the same as my 25 others so my wife won't notice?" Lastly, Myles Baker had a very important consideration: "Will I get torched in the DPR comments sections for buying the 'wrong' camera?"

The thread is still open if you haven't had a chance to share your questions yet but would still like to participate. Thank you to everyone who chimed in, and we can't wait to hear your responses to this week's question come Wednesday.

Click here to answer the Question of the week

Image: Fujifilm

Just over two weeks after retailers announced price increases for many of Fujifilm's products in the US, it's happening again. The news comes directly from the company itself this time, which put out a statement saying it will "further adjust prices" in light of "volatile market conditions."

The new pricing will go into effect on August 30th. Fujifilm hasn't said how many products will be impacted, though it tells DPReview that it will affect most of its lineup, with two notable exceptions. The recently released X half and X-E5 will keep their respective launch prices, with the rest of the company's lineup moving around them.

The company set the X half and X-E5 prices to avoid nasty surprises

While those cameras may have appeared relatively expensive at launch, it seems like Fujifilm left room for precisely this kind of situation. Victor Ha, the Vice President of the Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions of Fujifilm North America, explained that the company set the prices of those two cameras to ensure there wouldn't be any nasty surprises for customers who had pre-ordered them. "New camera day is awesome, we get that. It can be such a rare and exciting occasion, we don't want anything to spoil that enjoyment, so that their first thought is to run outside and take a picture."

Those with the infamously difficult-to-get X100 VI on backorder may not be as lucky. That camera will be affected by the price changes, so retailers will have to decide how they handle people who placed their order prior to the price increases but haven't received it yet.

X-100 VI hopefuls may not be so lucky

As with the increases we saw earlier this month, the changes likely won't be the same for each camera, though we're told its general pricing scheme should stay the same. That makes sense, given the ever-changing nature of the current US tariffs and Fujifilm's recent tactic of moving manufacturing for some of its US-bound cameras back to Japan.

The company doesn't directly lay blame on those tariffs, though, and we were told the current round of increases factored in other manufacturing circumstances and is meant to be a long-term solution to various uncertainties. Hopefully, this will avoid another scenario where the company has to make two pricing increases in quick succession.

We'll be sure to keep you updated when we get the new pricing details, and we'll keep an eye out for any other companies following suit in the coming weeks and months.

Fujifilm press release:

The global marketplace continues to present business challenges, driven by the volatile market conditions facing manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. With these changes and the instability of the marketplace, we have made the business decision to further adjust prices to accommodate for these global changes. As we navigate the current market situation, Fujifilm is doing all we can to work with our retailers and consumers to weather this storm together. We appreciate your continued support.

Image: Lensrentals

If you've been around the online world of cameras for any appreciable time, you've undoubtedly run across one of our favorite things on the web: a Lensrentals camera teardown on the Lensrentals Blog.

And recently, we got a happy surprise. To celebrate Lensrentals' 19th birthday, company founder Roger Cicala came out of retirement to do another one. Were we excited? To quote Lewis Carroll, "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” He chortled in his joy."

He's joined in the teardown by his partner in crime, Lensrentals' Aaron Closz; together, the two have torn apart many a camera and lens. But before jumping into the teardown, Roger gives us a quick update on his retirement, acknowledging that, "While not working much was frustrating at first, well, with some practice, I've gotten really good at it."

This particular teardown dives into the guts of a Sony PTZ camera, which, according to Roger, breaks fairly often. While maybe a little different than the cameras we cover here on DPReview, it's still a fascinating tour inside a camera, especially for those of you who would tear one apart yourself out of sheer curiosity if you had the luxury of potentially bricking a $6000 piece of hardware. (You know who you are.)

"By the time he's done, you get a pretty good sense of why Sony's approach to repairing this particular camera is often just to replace it."

The teardown is every bit as detailed and entertaining as we would expect from Roger. You'll get to see things like an internal counterweight that weighs more than the rest of the camera combined, shims under the sensor assembly to properly align it with the lens mount, gearing for internal neutral density filters and the "Cable of Immense Cost."

By the time he's done, you get a pretty good sense of why Sony's approach to repairing this particular camera is often just to replace it.

In conclusion, he observes that he had forgotten how much fun these teardowns are, and that he might do "another one or two." Here's hoping he sticks to that prediction.

If you love a good camera teardown, we recommend heading over to the Lensrentals blog to give it a read.

See Roger Cicala's latest camera teardown