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Samyang’s Upcoming AF 35mm f/1.8 Lens

At the 2026 CP+ show, Samyang unveiled a new AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE full-frame lens designed as part of its compact Prima series. The lens closely follows the design of the existing AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE, keeping the same small form factor and straightforward design. In the United States and Europe, Samyang lenses are often sold under the Rokinon name, so the lens will likely show up under both brands depending on the market.

The AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE is expected to replace the earlier AF 35mm f/1.8 FE from 2020, a lens that became a popular option for Sony E-mount shooters. This updated version brings a handful of changes to the design. It features a larger textured manual focus ring, a USB-C port for firmware updates, and a dedicated AF/MF switch on the lens body. The construction also appears to have been strengthened, with improved weather sealing compared to the older model. Samyang also says the autofocus system has been refined, with a quieter and more optimized motor.

Full technical specifications have not been released yet, and there is still no official confirmation on pricing or availability. What is known is that the 35mm f/1.8 P will join the Prima lineup alongside the AF 85mm f/1.8 P and AF 16mm f/2.8 P lenses introduced in summer 2025. Those lenses are known for being pretty lightweight (the 85mm version, for example, weighs 272 grams) and the new 35mm is expected to land in roughly the same weight range. Based on the rest of Samyang’s lineup, pricing will probably come in somewhere around $400.

Lomography’s New 35mm Film Camera

Lomography has released a new Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera that comes preloaded with its LomoChrome Classicolor film, an ISO 200 colour film the company introduced last October. The film is designed to produce realistic colours that still feel ‘‘distinctly analog’’. According to Lomography, the stock delivers natural skin tones and warm colours that pop a bit more, while cooler tones like blues and greens stay more restrained.

The camera itself looks almost identical to a classic disposable film camera, but it is not meant to be thrown away after one roll. As the name suggests, it is designed to be reused, once the film is finished, you simply load another roll and keep shooting. The compact 35mm camera uses a fixed 31mm lens with an f/9 aperture and a single shutter speed of 1/120 second, so it is about as simple as it gets. There is also a built-in flash, which can be paired with colour gel filters, and the camera runs on a single AA battery.

This new version becomes the latest addition to Lomography’s long-running Simple Use Reloadable line, which first appeared back in 2017 and has since expanded with a variety of film combinations. Like previous versions, the camera also works with Lomography’s Analogue Aqua Underwater Case, which allows it to be used underwater. The Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera LomoChrome Classicolor is available for $27.90 and comes preloaded with a 27-shot roll of the film. Extra rolls of Lomography 35mm film start at $11.90, although the camera obviously works with any standard 35mm film.

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