Leica digest #216


→ Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan.


→ Brightin Star lenses are now available for sale at B&H Photo (the L-mount lenses can be found here). Until now, Brightin Star lenses were available only at AmazonAli Express, and the official online store.


→ New: Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for L-mount announced – available for order at AmazonAli Express, and Brightin Star website (additional information).


→ New: the world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for L-mount are now available for purchase at B&H Photo and the Sirui store (additional information).


And the worst camera of 2025 is… (hint: it’s a Fuji).


You can trade in your Leica cameras and lenses at Leica Store Miami and receive 80% of fair market value toward new or pre-owned gear, or sell outright for 70% of fair market value.


→ The three winners of the Leica Latin America Luxury Travel Photography Awards have been revealed.

→ Leica MP, M-A & Visoflex in Hammertone by Jo Geier Mint & Rare.

→ 100 Jahre Leica – in conversation: Barbara Klemm und Lena Mucha.

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