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:

Additional information on the two new/upcoming Brightin Star lenses

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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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:

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

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

Ricoh officially released the GR IV Monochrome camera

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome vs. Leica Q3 Monochrom

Comparing the Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome cameras

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced

Via PentaxRumors

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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:

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

New Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 lens with various bokeh effects announced

Via NikonRumors

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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:

Today Viltrox became the 10th member of the L-Mount Alliance

What’s coming next from Viltrox (updated)

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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