A couple of new images of the SG-image 35mm f/2.2 FE AF lens that will be released on January 31.

Source: Rednote

Aiarty Image Enhancer Update: TIFF/DNG Export, Color Restoration & AI Eraser (Holiday Deal Ending)

Aiarty has released a practical update to its Image Enhancer, adding TIFF/DNG export, a slider-based color restoration tool, and a new AI Eraser (beta), with more updates coming.

By processing images fully offline, it offers a privacy-conscious option for photographers who want to denoise, deblur, or upscale images without relying on cloud-based subscriptions.

Free Upgrade & Licensing (Holiday Offer): Existing license holders get these updates for free. New users can take advantage of the holiday promotion until Jan. 31
• Lifetime License: $79 (one-time)
• Covers 3 devices and all future updates
• Extra $5 off with coupon NYSPECIAL
• Learn more and view the holiday offer here >

Professional Perspective – Photography & Workflow Insights

Photographer Bill Maynard has been testing Aiarty for noise reduction and deblurring:

“As a wildlife photographer, I rely on tools that enhance my images while staying true to the natural beauty of my subjects. Aiarty Image Enhancer excels in this regard.”

For large-resolution files, he suggests setting Max Tile Size to Auto for best results. See more of his test.

What’s New in the Update

1. TIFF & DNG Export for Pro Workflows

You can now export enhanced images as TIFF or DNG, preserving higher bit depth and improving compatibility with Lightroom, Photoshop, and Capture One.

Explicit DPI options let you optimize images for web, standard print, or fine-art/large format printing (72–96 / 150–300 / 500+ DPI).

2. Improved Color Restoration

Alongside quick color correction panels, Aiarty now includes a slider-based color restoration control. This allows users to dial enhancements back toward the original color profile, helping maintain natural skin tones, foliage, and skies.

3. AI Eraser (Beta)

The AI Eraser in Aiarty Image Enhancer is designed for removing unwanted objects and reconstructing backgrounds. AI models are downloaded locally on first use, after which processing is fast and fully offline. As this feature is still in beta, results may vary depending on scene complexity. View the practice guide.

Why This Update Matters in Practice

Depending on your workflow, Aiarty Image Enhancer can be used early to clean up challenging files or later as a finishing step for delivery or print. It’s especially useful for:
• High-ISO or low-light images where reducing noise risks losing detail
• Older, scanned, AI-generated, or low-resolution files needing natural-looking upscaling
• Heavy crops for print, where artifacts become more visible

A Practical, Offline Tool (No Subscription)

Aiarty Image Enhancer focuses on restoring and enhancing images naturally, without locking users into a monthly subscription:
• Preserve Detail: Denoise and deblur while keeping textures sharp.
• Natural Upscaling: Upscale older files or heavy crops without an artificial look.
• Strength Control to balance enhancement and authenticity
• Realistic Color: Avoid the oversaturated or “AI-styled” appearance.
• Total Privacy: All processing happens on your device—no uploads required.

Download the Free Trial or Get the Lifetime Deal (Ends Jan 31)

7artisans will launch this new AF 40mm f/2.5 FE lens on January 27. Here are the specs and first image samples:

• Full Frame autofocus E-mount lens
• close focus 0,4m
• Weight 90g
• Filter Size 46mm
• focus ring, aperture ring, AF/MF switch and customizable button

Source: Weibo

I have learned from reliable sources that Sony is about to introduce a new medium format sensor for medium format cameras. And today, I can confirm via Fujirumors that Sony is developing a new 180-megapixel sensor! There are no details yet on when it will be unveiled (but it shouldn’t be long now) and whether or not it will be a partially stacked sensor. If it is a partially stacked sensor, that would be great news! Imagine Sony A7V technology built into a GFX body!

Suddenly, the Sony A7rV with its low-resolution 61 MP sensor seems so old :)

This raises the question of whether full-frame cameras now have to exceed at least the 100 MP limit in order not to seem “old.” On paper a Full Frame sensor with the same pixel size of this new medium format sensor would give us a resolution of 107 Megapixel. Well, I know that many of you will comment on this post with “Who needs 180 MP on MF and 107 MP on FF??” But I can think of many applications where this might be necessary. The flexibility to crop for a print and still have sufficient resolution. The ability to leave your large telephoto lens at home, use a smaller fixed focal length lens, and simply crop 2x, 3x, or 4x, while still having sufficient resolution.

What resolution do you think the future Sony A7rVi should have? And by the way… shouldn’t Sony also make a medium format camera?

On the 28.01. Rollei will announce 24mm and 35mm lens, similar to the 85mm 1.8. For the 35mm there is already a preorder page at FotoErhardt. Rollei usually uses 7Tartisans lens designs and does a rehousing job. You can find the “original” 7Artisans lenses here: 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8

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Thanks to the tipster!

TTartisan announced this new ORANGE 35mm f/1.8 APS-C AF lens you can get for $140 on Amazon (Click here). I can’t think of any Sony camera that this lens would look good on.