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Brightin Star’s Upcoming 12mm f/2.8 Lens

Brightin Star seems to be on a roll. After the new 10mm f/5.6 II and 7.5mm f/2.8 IV lenses, the company is now preparing to launch a new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens on May 22. On the inside, the lens uses a fairly advanced 15-element, 11-group optical design that includes HRI, ED (HOYA), and aspherical elements, along with the company’s newer Super IMC coatings to help reduce flare and maintain contrast.

The lens delivers a 122.5-degree field of view on full-frame cameras while maintaining a relatively bright f/2.8 aperture. Brightin Star also says that the optical design is intended to keep distortion close to zero, which is important for when you are shooting architecture and want to keep straight lines near the edges of the frame. Minimum focusing distance is listed at 0.3 meters, and the lens uses a 7-blade diaphragm with an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16.

Unlike many of Brightin Star’s previous ultra-wide lenses, this one also adds autofocus. The company says the lens uses a new STM autofocus motor designed for fast and near-silent focusing performance. Physically, the lens weighs around 499 grams and measures approximately 96.6mm long with a diameter of roughly 70mm. Other features include a built-in petal hood, an AF/MF switch, a customisable function button, and rear weather sealing for dust and moisture resistance. The lens will launch for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. No words on pricing yet.

The Latest Canon Rumours

Now that the EOS R6 V and the new RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ are officially out, attention is slowly starting to shift toward what Canon could still have planned for the second half of 2026. According to the latest reports from multiple sources, Canon’s roadmap for the rest of the year looks focused on RF lenses, with at least one new camera body possibly arriving as well. One of the more interesting rumours is a retro-inspired EOS R8 Mark II, which is currently expected around late August. Exactly how “retro” Canon plans to go still is not clear. It could end up being a completely redesigned body, or simply a more photography-focused variation with updated styling and controls.

Most of the attention right now is actually on lenses. Canon still has a fairly noticeable gap in its RF lineup between the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM and the company’s much more expensive super-telephoto “Big White” lenses. According to sources, Canon is very likely preparing a new telephoto zoom in roughly the $5,000 to $6,000 range, with the long-rumoured RF 300-600mm f/5.6L IS USM looking like the strongest possibility right now. There are also reports of another new VCM prime lens in development with a focal length longer than the existing RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM, possibly somewhere around 105mm or 135mm. On top of that, Canon is also rumoured to be working on updated versions of either the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM or the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, potentially with a slightly expanded zoom range.

The situation is a bit less exciting for APS-C users. The long-rumoured EOS R7 Mark II still does not seem likely to arrive this year, with current expectations now pointing more toward 2027. Some reports suggest ongoing DRAM and NAND chip shortages could still be affecting development timelines and component availability. So instead, Canon may end up focusing more on compact cameras during the second half of the year. Multiple reports continue to suggest that new PowerShot models are in development, although there still are not many concrete details yet about what those cameras could end up looking like.

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