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The new Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens will be announced on January 16th

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens will be officially announced on January 16th. Here are the details (check the Brightin Star website for updates):

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The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order (additional information):

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced

The latest Ricoh GR IV camera accessories

Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom

Via PentaxRumors

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New 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens announced

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The previously reported 7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

7Artisans online store (worldwide shipping available)
B&H Photo (coming soon)

Additional information can be found here:

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The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo cinema camera, which also shoots video, is now available for purchase in the US

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo cinema hybrid instant camera, which was announced in Japan last week, is not available for purchase in the US at B&H Photo:

Additional information:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2026

Here is what else is new:

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Now available for purchase: the world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses (E/Z/L)

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2026

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses (E/Z/L) are now available for purchase

US: B&H Photo
Worldwide: Sirui store

Additional details on the new lenses can be found here and on the official Sirui website:

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Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2026

Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses:

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Thypoch announced a new Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2026

Thypoch announced a new Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Thypoch store (use coupon code THYPOCH for 5% off when purchasing from this link)
Additional informtion:

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Additional information on the upcoming SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens (E/Z/L)

By PR admin | Published: January 12, 2026

Here is some additional information on the previously reported SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for E/Z/L mount (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress):