[Announcement] Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Winners Decided
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- [Announcement] Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Winners Decided
- Kenko Tokina has announced the winning works of the Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 and will hold an exhibition in June.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 21, 2026
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Kenko Tokina has announced the winning works of the Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 and will hold an exhibition in June.
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- [Announcement] Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Winners Decided (May 21, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 21, 2026
Kenko Tokina has announced the winning works of the Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 and will hold an exhibition in June.
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The Kenko Filters Photography Awards is a photo contest for works captured using Kenko filters. It was organized with the hope that challenging photographers to create works rich in creativity by utilizing filters will broaden the possibilities of future photographic expression.
The "Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026," held from November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026, received a large number of entries.
Following a strict judging process, a total of 37 winning works were selected from the total number of entries.
Please take a look at the creative photo works that make the most of filter effects on our results page and at the upcoming photo exhibition.
We hope this contest serves as an opportunity for everyone to discover new possibilities for lens filters.
The featured image is the Grand Prix winner, "Light Spinning Garden (Rose Garden)" by Koichi Kazahari, using the Rainbow Halo filter.
View the winning works here:
Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Results
Furthermore, from June 3 (Wed) to June 29 (Mon), 2026, the "Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Winning Works Exhibition" will be held at the "Kenko Tokina Gallery" on the 2nd floor of the Kenko Tokina headquarters. A total of 37 prints will be exhibited, with the Grand Prix, Excellence Award, and Jury Special Award winners displayed in full-sheet size, and the selected works in A3 size.
Please come and visit the exhibition.
Judges: Mr. Daisuke Kumakiri, Ms. Maki Kawai, Mr. Tatsuo Hata
Organizer: Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.
The "Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026," held from November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026, received a large number of entries.
Following a strict judging process, a total of 37 winning works were selected from the total number of entries.
Please take a look at the creative photo works that make the most of filter effects on our results page and at the upcoming photo exhibition.
We hope this contest serves as an opportunity for everyone to discover new possibilities for lens filters.
The featured image is the Grand Prix winner, "Light Spinning Garden (Rose Garden)" by Koichi Kazahari, using the Rainbow Halo filter.
View the winning works here:
Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Results
Furthermore, from June 3 (Wed) to June 29 (Mon), 2026, the "Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026 Winning Works Exhibition" will be held at the "Kenko Tokina Gallery" on the 2nd floor of the Kenko Tokina headquarters. A total of 37 prints will be exhibited, with the Grand Prix, Excellence Award, and Jury Special Award winners displayed in full-sheet size, and the selected works in A3 size.
Please come and visit the exhibition.
Judges: Mr. Daisuke Kumakiri, Ms. Maki Kawai, Mr. Tatsuo Hata
Organizer: Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.
FAQ
What is the Kenko Filters Photography Awards contest?
It is a photo contest that solicits creative works using Kenko filters.
How many winning entries were selected for the 'Kenko Filters Photography Awards 2026'?
A total of 37 winning entries were selected from the total number of submissions.
When and where will the exhibition of winning entries be held?
The exhibition will be held from June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 29, 2026 (Monday) at the Kenko Tokina Gallery on the 2nd floor of Kenko Tokina Corporation headquarters.
What kind of works will be displayed at the exhibition of winning entries?
The exhibition will feature 37 prints, including grand prize, excellence award, and special jury award winners in full size, and honorable mentions in A3 size.
Who were the judges for this year's contest?
The judges were Daisuke Kumakiri, Maki Kawai, and Tatsuo Hata.