Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 16, 2026


Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05: Amazon

The Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full frame can now be found on Amazon for Sony E-mount.

  • F1.05 Large Aperture: The Bright Star MF 50mm F1.05 lens allows it to capture rich detail even in low-light conditions, with natural background blur.
  • 50mm Standard Focal Length：50mm is the focal length closest to the human eye’s perspective, while also possessing sufficient depth of field, something that telephoto lenses cannot provide.
  • Sharp and Clear Image：It features an 8-group, 10-element optical design, including 2 high-refractive-index elements and 2 low-dispersion elements. Even at its widest aperture, center image quality remains sharp.
  • Coating Technology: This lens employs multi-layer coating technology, achieving a light transmittance of up to 99.8%, effectively reducing flare and ghosting, resulting in clearer, higher-contrast photos.
  • Unique Aperture Ring Design:The Brightin Star 50mm F1.05 full frame lens has a unique aperture ring design，The hand feel has been improved, making it more convenient and effortless to use.
  • 【Customer Support】We stand behind Brightin Star 50mm F1.05 Lens— 24-month warranty and friendly 24-hour responsive after-sales service.

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Sony a7IV Firmware 6.01 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 16, 2026


Sony a7IV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony a7IV Firmware 6.01 Benefits and Improvements Download Here

What to Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update

  • Updates should be installed in chronological order. When updating from Ver. 1.01 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 1.05 first, and then to Ver. 6.01. If you try to install Ver. 6.01 without updating to Ver. 1.05, an error will occur and you will not be able to update your camera.
  • This update is only available for memory cards. Windows and macOS versions are not provided.
  • You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.

How to Save Your Settings Before Updating
When updating to this software version, the following settings will be unregistered or reset to their default values:

  • Settings for Network Streaming, Cloud Connection, and Access Authen.
  • Switch Focus Area and Send to Smartphone registered to Custom Key
  • Version registered in My Menu

Note: Even if you previously saved your settings using features such as Save/Load Settings, these settings will not be carried over to cameras with Ver. 6.01 or later. We recommend writing down your settings in advance as needed.

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where some products were unable to update to Ver. 6.00, as well as an issue where products that successfully updated to Ver. 6.00 would enter power save mode when the monitor was closed, regardless of the Power Save by Monitor setting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  • This update also includes the improvements that were introduced in Ver. 6.00.

Shooting and Playback Functions

  • Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
  • Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen display
  • Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
  • Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
  • Displays audio levels on the screen at all times during movie recording
  • Adds support for the Relay Playback function
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Allows Custom Key settings to be assigned to the AF-ON, AEL, and Delete buttons during playback
  • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
  • Supports the Write Digital Signature function for movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
    • The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  • Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
    • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.

FTP Transfer and Network Functions

  • Allows scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera’s storage media
  • Allows you to automatically schedule FTP transfers of protected movies and still images
  • Allows you to automatically protect movies/still images transferred via FTP transfer
  • Allows you to transfer specific images with priority during FTP transfer
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app function:
    • Focus map display
      Note: The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The app may not be available in some countries or regions.

Others

  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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Viltrox NexusFocus F1: First PL-E Autofocus Control System

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 15, 2026

Viltrox has a new PL AF Adapter coming to E-mount on Kickstarter.

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As vintage cine lenses return to modern sets, bridges two generations—bringing native autofocus to manual PL lenses and redefining cinematic focus workflows, from solo creators to full-scale productions.

• AI-assisted phase-detection autofocus*
• Unified control of focus, iris, and focal length
• Photo & video support with EXIF data
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Super Early Bird Kit available at launch.

Super Early Bird Kit (Dual Motor)
HK$5,499 (≈ $699 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
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Early Bird Kit (Dual Motor; )
HK$6,299 (≈ $799 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
Early Access Kit A (Dual Motor; , )
HK$6,999 (≈ $899 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
Early Access Kit B (Triple Motor)
HK$8,199 (≈ $1,049 USD) · Reg. HK$10,199

 

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Sirui Astra 50mm T1.8, 75mm T1.8, and 100mm T1.8

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 14, 2026


The Sirui Astra series of lenses is now available directly from B&H Photo with Neutral and Blue flare.

  • Sirui Astra 50mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 1.6′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • 18 Elements in 14 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • Sirui Astra 75mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 2′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • Weighs Only 1.44 lb
    • 18 Elements in 13 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • Sirui Astra 100mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 2.3′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • Weighs Only 1.6 lb
    • 18 Elements in 13 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • All 3 lenses





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Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 and Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 13, 2026

Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens

  • For Z/E/RF/L mount
  • Expected mid-January
  • 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements
  • Technical specifications:


Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens

  • For Z/E/X/MFT/RF-S/EF-M
  • 2× Magnification
  • 0.182m closest focusing distance
  • Clicked aperture with half-stop control
  • Special IMC xoating
  • Expected in late January
  • Technical specifications:


Brightin Star lenses can be found on Amazon.

via Photorumors

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New Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 12, 2026


Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C is now available from B&H Photo.

Key Features
  • APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
  • 34.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Fast, Wide to Normal Length Prime
  • STM Stepping Motor
  • AF/MF Switch
  • Aperture Ring
  • Firmware Updates via USB-C Port

A versatile wide to normal-length autofocus prime lens, the 23mm f/1.4 AF Lens from Meike is a reliable choice for capturing wider everyday scenes and creating images with standout bokeh. Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, this lens provides a full-frame equivalent focal length of 34.5mm. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture allows working in difficult lighting scenarios and offers greater control over your depth of field, which is easily adjustable by using the aperture ring. This lens also features an AF/MF switch for quickly swapping focus type based on your subject matter.

  • Minimum focusing distance: 9.8″
  • Water- and oil-repellent coating technology prevents droplets and fingerprints from forming on the front lens element
  • 13 elements in 11 groups
  • 58mm filter thread
  • USB-C port for updating firmware


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