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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What else is new?


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


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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Poll: would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200?


Would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200 (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt)? Vote in the poll below:


Update: I made a typo – “Now” should be “Not”.

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

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The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released





The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released:

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