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0 of 6 readSony's new lightweight 400mm G Master and the shifting trade-show landscape lead today's photography news, alongside a wave of software updates and a discontinued Skylum app.
Sony's 400mm G Master Weighs Under a Kilogram
Sony's new G Master 400mm prime weighs under 1 kg and costs $2,698, putting super-telephoto reach in the same carrying class as a 70-200mm zoom. It joins four Sony routes to 600mm or beyond.
Why it mattersFor motorsport, wildlife and field-sports shooters, the lighter weight changes how long they can hand-hold without a monopod.
Imaging World Trade Show Moves to Cologne in 2027
Imaging World wrapped up Sunday, October 4, in Nuremberg, Germany, and will return in 2027 at Photokina's former home in Cologne.
Why it mattersThe relocation signals the show's ambition to fill the gap left by Photokina and gives the industry a new anchor event.
Lightroom Adds Prompt to Edit for Unblurring and Restoring
Lightroom desktop now lets users restore, retouch or transform a photo by typing a description of the desired change, a feature called Prompt to Edit.
Why it mattersText-based editing lowers the skill barrier for restoration work and speeds up retouching for high-volume photographers.
Skylum Shuts Down Aperty Portrait Editor
Skylum is discontinuing its AI Portrait Editor Aperty this week, despite promising five years of updates when it launched in 2024.
Why it mattersUsers who adopted Aperty on that promise face an abrupt end to support and should plan a replacement workflow.
DxO PhotoLab 10.1 Adds One-Click Affinity Export
DxO released PhotoLab 10.1 as a free update for PhotoLab 10 users, adding one-click export to Affinity's native .af format and building on the Affinity connection from 10.0.
Why it mattersThe tighter Affinity integration streamlines round-tripping for photographers who edit across both apps.
Brightin Star 50mm f/2 Switches Between Three Looks
The Brightin Star 50mm f/2 Tri-Sight is a manual-focus lens with a ring that switches between a clean normal rendering and two softer, bubblier looks on full-frame mirrorless.
Why it mattersIt offers a single-lens alternative for shooters who otherwise juggle filters, plug-ins or adapted vintage glass for character.