New BHphoto deals roundup

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Here are todays deals at BHphoto:

Storage and card deals:

 

 

 

 

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First leaked image of this new super compact Kase 150mm f/5.6 REFLEX E-mount autofocus lens

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What you see here is a truly unique lens! Thanks to its unique REFLEX design, it is the most compact 150 mm lens I have ever seen. It also supports full autofocus…which, in my opinion, is also a world first? Correct me if I am wrong.

Here are the know specs:

Kase 150mm f/5.6

  • Full Frame
  • Autofocus
  • 67mm filter size
  • AF/MF switch
  • E-mount (probably Z and X mount coming to?)

Of course we all know that REFLEX lenses have inherently a slightly worse optical performance that lenses with a “regular” design. But int this case you might be willing to accept the compromise because no other lens gives you that reach in such a small size. Kase made a bunch of regular E-mount lenses and also some Reflex lenses you can find on those pages at Amazon and BHphoto.

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Yongnuo will launch VCM motor lenses this year

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The image shows the Yongnuo 85mm, which is not a new lens equipped with a VCM motor.

Information has emerged that Yongnuo will launch VCM motor lenses this year. The VCM motor, known as a voice coil motor, moves the lens using Lorentz force generated by an electrified coil in a magnetic field. It provides fast and stable performance. 

Source: Weibo

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The 2025 best seller list at Yodobashi: Sony RX1rIII did sell surprisingly well

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Yodobashi shared the list of best selling cameras and lenses in 2025 (in terms of quantity):

The 20 best selling cameras of 2025:

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
  3. Panasonic LUMIX TZ99
  4. Ricoh GR IV
  5. Fujifilm X Half
  6. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-1 II
  7. Ricoh GR IIIx
  8. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7
  9. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-1 II Shooting Grip Kit
  10. Kodak PIXPRO C1
  11. Fujifilm GFX100RF
  12. Canon IXY 650
  13. Sony Cyber-shot RX1R III
  14. Leica D-LUX8
  15. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
  16. Canon PowerShot V1
  17. Nikon COOLPIX P950
  18. Leica Q3
  19. Nikon COOLPIX P1100
  20. Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII

Curiosities:

  • Only two cameras on this list are mirrorless and both are from Sony (ZV-1 II and the kit version)
  • Sony RX1rIII didn’t do bad in this particular store! Also other high-end compact cameras like the GFX100RF and Leica Q3 sold surprisingly well.

The 20 best selling lenses of 2025:

  1. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
  2. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  3. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
  4. Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  5. Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  6. Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (E-mount)
  7. Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
  8. Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
  9. Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
  10. Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
  11. Hasselblad XCD 2.8-4/35-100E
  12. Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
  13. Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  14. Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (E-mount)
  15. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
  16. Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
  17. Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary (RF-mount)
  18. Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
  19. Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (E-mount)
  20. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art (E-mount)

Curiosities:

  • It’s all zooms on this list!
  • 7 of the 10 lenses are from Canon
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Tony Northrup: Who’s Actually Innovating?

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Tony writes:

2025 is officially over, and it’s time for “The Judge” to hand out the final report cards. I’m looking back at every major camera and lens manufacturer’s performance this year to determine who innovated, who stagnated, and who failed completely.

We saw huge shake-ups this year—from political bans affecting DJI to Sigma doing the unthinkable with camera design. I also reveal my controversial pick for “Camera of the Year” (Hint: It’s not a full-frame mirrorless) and explain why the iPhone 17 Pro finally earns a spot at the grown-ups’ table.

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