As the doors close on the largest CP+ show in history, the message from Yokohama is clear: the era of chasing "perfect" specs is giving way to a new era of "character." From Canon’s surprising retro box-camera prototype to Nikon’s record-breaking lightweight 70-200mm, the industry is finally listening to photographers who want tools that feel like extensions of their hands rather than just computers with lenses. We break down the most relevant news for the monochrome community in our weekly roundup.

A legendary name in lenses just expanded its M-system lineup with a new 35mm f/1.2 Noctilux. We're talking about a tool that promises incredible light-gathering and razor-thin depth of field, perfect for our monochrome craft.

From the viral "Andrew" car snap that defined the news cycle to Getty’s experimental thermal imaging at the Winter Olympics, this week’s roundup explores the cutting edge of photojournalism and the "wildly retro" resurgence of monochrome only cameras.

From Ricoh's massive firmware update to the defining photos of the Winter Olympics, here are the biggest stories in photography this week.

Nikon's Z f camera recently got an update that speaks to the heart of classic photography. We're diving into the new in camera film grain feature.

Ricoh has released a major firmware update for the GR IV, adding an electronic shutter to the standard model and improving overall system stability.

From Canon’s record breaking wide angle glass to Fujifilm’s historic financial surge, the first week of February has been a whirlwind of gear and growth. This week's roundup covers the technical specs of the new RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM, the refinement of Clever Supply’s latest sling, and a boutique recreation of legendary cinema optics from Light Lens Lab.

Canon has just unveiled its fastest ultra-wide lens ever, the RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM. This new prime promises an expansive perspective with an incredibly bright aperture, opening up new creative avenues for us as monochrome artists.

Instagram's Adam Mosseri says "professional" photography is now a signal for AI fakes, urging us to embrace a "raw, imperfect" aesthetic. Using the analogy of the Map Reader vs. the GPS Driver, we explain why sabotaging your craft isn't the same thing as being authentic

A new autofocus technology is making its way to third-party lenses, promising greater precision and speed. This could mean exciting new tools for our monochrome vision.

A massive week for the monochrome community: Leica breaks 60 years of tradition with the Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2, while Ricoh officially enters the "dedicated monochrome" sensor game with the pocketable GR IV Monochrome. Plus, new data reveals a staggering 89% surge in black and white film sales, and Apple takes a shot at Adobe with its new Creator Studio bundle.

We're always looking for tools that inspire, and Panasonic's new Lumix S9 colorways hint at a classic aesthetic. These fresh looks could be the perfect complement to your monochrome vision.