Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026


Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026 is now available for pre-order with a 50% off early-bird price. Here’s what’s new:

  • A redesigned experience — Cleaner navigation and a smoother editing workflow. Catalog and Edit are now unified into a single workspace with a redesigned right sidebar, so Presets, Tools, Edits, Info, and Extra tools (including generative AI) are always one click away. No more switching between modes.
  • More realistic Generative AI — Natural textures, believable light, and seamless results. GenErase, GenSwap, and GenExpand now produce more convincing fills, object replacements, and extensions that blend convincingly into the original photo.
  • Up to 25% faster exports — Deliver your finished photos even sooner (some reports note up to ~27% faster on both Windows and macOS).
  • Preset previews up to 4× faster — Discover your perfect look in seconds thanks to significantly quicker preset rendering.
  • Improved performance — Masking now uses up to 33% less RAM for faster, smoother editing, with more efficient resource use during batch work and complex selections.
  • 365 days of Luminar Prime at the best launch price — One year of full access to the new subscription model that replaces the old seasonal Upgrade Passes.
  • Luminar Web: Edit from any browser, wherever inspiration strikes. Yours forever — Browser-based editing (coming Fall 2026) so you can continue work on any computer without installing the app. Included with All Platforms / Max licenses.
  • Fall Upgrade 2026 — Including:
    • Crop 2.0 — AI analyzes the image and suggests multiple finished compositions based on the main subject, balance, leading lines, and visual weight (with helpful overlays such as golden ratio / golden spiral).
    • Atmosphere 2.0 — Much more realistic fog and atmospheric effects that intelligently blend into the scene, responding to light, color, and depth of field for natural spatial integration instead of flat overlays.
    • Enhance 2.0 — A smarter model that reads the photo more precisely, protects highlights better, respects existing colors, and avoids over-processing for more natural results.
    • AI Assistant 2.0 — Describe what you want in everyday language; the assistant recommends the right tools and can apply adjustments for you.
    • Plus other refinements (improved printing options, export with watermarks/frames, etc.).
  • Every new feature: Get every update released during your subscription — yours to keep forever — Features unlocked while your Luminar Prime period is active remain permanently available even if you later cancel.
  • Unlimited AI editing — Restoration, GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand, and AI Assistant without credits or usage limits for the full 365 days (subject to fair-use policy).
  • Creative Library of Assets — Unlimited access to an ever-growing collection of 2,150+ presets, 500+ LUTs, 400+ overlays, 550+ skies, and 50+ photography courses.

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Sirui Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lens Coming in September (E/Z/L/X/RF)


Sirui will announce a new Sirui Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lens series in September – an update of the current Saturn lineup (E/Z/L/X/RF). Below are some pictures of the upcoming lenses:

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Sigma 125-700mm F6.3-9 and 150-600mm F5-6.3 Lenses Revealed

Sigma Patent P2026082399: 125-700mm F6.3-9 and 150-600mm F5-6.3 Lenses Revealed

A recently published patent from Sigma (P2026082399) reveals that the company is actively developing new super-telephoto zoom options, pointing toward some exciting future glass for E-mount shooters. Published on May 19, 2026, the application outlines the optical formulas for multiple lenses, most notably a 125-700mm F6.3-9 and a 150-600mm F5-6.3.

The documentation highlights Sigma’s focus on creating optical designs that can differentiate dedicated mirrorless cameras from increasingly capable mobile devices, specifically by targeting the extreme telephoto ranges that smartphones simply cannot replicate.

Patent Design Goals

Sigma’s primary engineering objectives for these new lens formulas include:

  • Achieving a compact and lightweight physical footprint.

  • Suppressing both axial and magnification chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range.

  • Enabling high-speed autofocus capabilities.

  • Maintaining excellent optical performance from infinity focus down to close-up distances.

Key Application Details

Here is the core information pulled directly from the patent filing:

  • Publication Number: P2026082399

  • Publication Date: May 19, 2026

  • Filing Date: November 7, 2024

  • Applicant: Sigma Corporation

In addition to the 125-700mm and 150-600mm designs, the patent also includes embodiments for a 100-400mm F5-6.3. This suggests Sigma may be exploring updates to its entire telephoto zoom lineup to optimize them for modern, high-resolution mirrorless sensors.

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New List of Rumored Lenses


How2fly released a list of rumored lenses on X that you can check out below:

Some Sony Lenses Currently Under Testing: 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom 600mm F6.3 400mm F4.5 28mm G 40mm G *Specific release dates are currently unknown. ** These are all engineering prototypes. Specifications or naming conventions may be adjusted upon official release.

  • 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom
  • 600mm F6.3
  • 400mm F4.5
  • 28mm G
  • 40mm G

How2fly has been very accurate in the past.

via X

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Sony’s Official List of E-mount Licensed Partners


Sony released a list of its E-mount partners that might surprise you.

“The E-mount Basic Specifications have been disclosed to the partners that satisfy the qualification criteria predefined by Sony. License partners are as follows (as of July/2026). The E-mount Basic Specifications are disclosed for compatibility. It does not guarantee the compatibility or quality of all functions. For quality assurance, please contact the license partner.”

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Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Announced


Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon

Sony announced the Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS today

Press Release

Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/5.6-8
  • Lightweight & Compact Telephoto Lens
  • Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Continuous AF/AE Tracking up to 120 fps
  • Zoom Lock Switch Prevents Extension
  • One Aspherical Element & Two ED Elements
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

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