2026 BCN awards



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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Brightin Star lenses now available at B&H Photo



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


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




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


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

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


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 aperture ring design
  • Excellent center sharpness
  • Sample photos can be found here

Additional information:

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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



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.

Additional information can be found here and here:

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

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 joined the L-Mount Alliance in September, 2025:

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