Brightin Star to announce a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens next


 
After the new 10mm f/5.6 Ⅱ and 7.5mm f/2.8 IV lenses, Brightin Star will announce a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens on May 22nd (previously reported here):

Brightin Star announced a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens for Nikon Z-mount

Brightin Star to announce four new lenses

Brightin Star already has a manual-focus 12mm f/2.8 lens:

New Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens announced (E/Z/RF/L)

Additional information on the upcoming lens:

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GoPro is up for sale again


The rumors about GoPro being up for sale are not new and have been going around at least since 2018:

The Chinese company Xiaomi is considering to purchase GoPro

GoPro is again exploring a potential sale (or merger). On May 11, 2026, GoPro announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a formal review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company or a merger, to maximize shareholder value, following multiple unsolicited inquiries:

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New Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6Ⅱ APS-C fisheye lens announced for $66 (E/Z/M+RF/X/MFT)



Brightin Star announced a new 10mm f/5.6Ⅱ APS-C fisheye lens for $66, available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EOS M+RF, Fuji X, and MFT mounts. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo).

The key upgrades are:

  • Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo)
  • Refined Exterior Design: Updated appearance with a uniquely designed aperture ring and added hyperfocal distance markings.
  • Upgraded Optical Design: Minimum focusing distance improved from 0.2m to 0.12m, and the field of view expanded from 172° to 173°.
  • Enhanced Coating Technology: IMC special coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting for clearer image quality.
  • Introductory price: $65.99, regular price: $74.99 (introductory period: May 15 – May 25)

Additional information is available here.

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

 

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All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)


Here is another updated recap of all new lenses that were on display at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing:

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The 2026 Camera Grand Prix 2026 awards are out


Here is the list of the main 2026 Camera Grand Prix (Camera GP) awards, organized by Japan’s Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC) –  they include products released in the Japanese market from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. A committee of 57 members (including media, experts, and TIPA representatives) selected the winners:

Grand Prix Awards

Readers’ Awards (voted by general users)

 

Editors’ Choice Awards (Journalists Club Award)

 

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Canon is actively reviving and expanding its PowerShot compact camera lineup



Canon is actively reviving and expanding its PowerShot compact camera lineup in response to renewed market demand, particularly from younger users and social media creators. This shift is driven by easing smartphone dominance, with compacts seen as creative tools and fashion statements rather than just point-and-shoots. Here is a recap from Canon’s report:

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The latest financial reports from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, and Tamron


Here are the latest financial reports from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, and Tamron:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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The new ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens (Z/E/RF) is now in stock


The new ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens (Z/E/RF) is now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Cosina announced the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/35 lens (Z/E/RF)

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Comparing the new Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens to the competition


Comparing the new Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens to the competition (pre-orders: B&H Photo | Thypoch) – see the details on this page:

Sample photos:

Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens announced, available for pre-order

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