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2026 BCN awards

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

BCN Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the winners in the camera category for 2026. BCN collects POS sales data from most retail stores in Japan (January to December, 2025). Here is the latest ranking:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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Brightin Star lenses now available at B&H Photo

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2026

Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo. Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store. Some of the latest Brightin Star releases are:

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No evidence that a new Fujifilm X-Pro4 camera is coming soon

By PR admin | Published: January 18, 2026

Some random websites are reporting that a new Fujifilm X-Pro4 camera is coming soon. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera has been discontinued for a while without any replacement in sight: The Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera is discontinued Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera is being discontinued Digging deeper with AI, the Fujifilm X-Pro4 camera rumors appear to be just clickbait:

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The Viltrox Nexus PL to E Pro cinema AI adapter with full AF capabilities is now available on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2026

The previously reported Viltrox Nexus F1 Pro cinema with AI-assisted phase-detection autofocus adapter (PL to E) with full AF capabilities and photo/video EXIF support is now available on Kickstarter and already rasised $42k. Additional informtion:

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Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2026

Cosina will display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 16, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L officially announced

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Z/E/RF/L mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon, Ali Express, and Brightin Star website with an introductory price discount: Introductory price: $269.99 (valid January 16 – January 26) Regular price: $299.99 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements Signature […]

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New Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens with bokeh control ring for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount announced

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount): Bokeh control ring (Spherical Aberration Control Ring) Communication with the camera body via electronic contacts All-metal lens 6 Optical Elements in 3 Groups 9-blade iris diaphragm Pre-orders will open soon at: B&H | Erhardt | WEX. […]

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First leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2026

This is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox lens for L-mount: The first two Viltrox lenses for L-mount are rumored to be: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for L-mount Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for L-mount Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

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