The Best Gear from June | Wex Photo Video

June may not have delivered the blockbuster announcements we've seen in previous months, but it has been a month of meaningful releases. Leica continues to refine its premium SL system with a new camera body and two exceptional lenses, Tamron has expanded its popular constant-aperture zoom into both Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, Fujifilm has refreshed one of the world's best-selling instant cameras, and Insta360 has brought us what could be one of the year's most interesting launches.

Here's everything you need to know.

Insta360 Luna Ultra Standard Bundle Cosmic Black

As Insta360’s flagship gimbal camera, the Luna Ultra introduces new levels of creative flexibility, combining greater optical versatility with advanced tracking and some of the most intuitive controls in its class. Co-engineered with Leica, the dual-lens system combines a 1-inch 8K main camera, a dedicated telephoto lens, and 3-axis stabilisation in a compact 233g body. Five focal lengths and up to 12x reach bring a level of framing freedom rarely seen in a camera this portable, while the detachable OLED touchscreen fundamentally changes how the camera is used, enabling remote monitoring and control from up to 20 metres away and opening up entirely new ways to capture content.

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If there was one launch this month that was particularly intriguing, it was the Insta360 Luna Ultra.

Smartphone cameras have become incredibly capable over the past few years, but manufacturers are all bumping into the same physical limits. Bigger sensors and better lenses need more space, and phones simply aren't getting any thicker. The Insta360 Luna Ultra takes a different approach. Instead of trying to squeeze everything inside your phone, it turns your smartphone into part of a modular camera system.

It's an interesting idea that sits somewhere between a phone and a dedicated camera. Pair it with your phone, and you get access to larger sensors, stabilisation and Insta360's clever image processing, all without carrying a full-sized camera around. It might not change mobile filmmaking forever, but it's refreshing to see a company trying something genuinely different.

Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Canon RF

The Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens pairs a 4.1x zoom ratio with a constant f2.8 aperture, offering greater telephoto reach than most standard APS-C zooms. By covering wide-angle, standard, and short-telephoto perspectives, users can keep this lens mounted all day, even as subjects and compositions change. Combined with VC stabilisation, RXD autofocus, and a 0.19m minimum focusing distance, this lens can capture everything from landscapes and travel photography to portraits, street photography, and everyday subjects.

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Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Nikon Z

The Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens pairs a 4.1x zoom ratio with a constant f2.8 aperture, offering greater telephoto reach than most standard APS-C zooms. By covering wide-angle, standard, and short-telephoto perspectives, users can keep this lens mounted all day, even as subjects and compositions change. Combined with VC stabilisation, RXD autofocus, and a 0.19m minimum focusing distance, this lens can capture everything from landscapes and travel photography to portraits, street photography, and everyday subjects.

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This probably won't make headlines in quite the same way as a flagship camera, but we’d say it was one of the more important launches this month.

Tamron's 17-70mm f2.8 has built a loyal following on Sony E-mount for good reason. It covers almost everything you'd want from an everyday lens, from landscapes and street photography to portraits and video, all while maintaining a constant f2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range.

Now Canon RF and Nikon Z APS-C users finally get in on the action. It's difficult not to recommend this lens to anyone looking for a do-it-all zoom without spending flagship money. It’s fast, sharp and equipped with Tamron's excellent image stabilisation.

Leica SL3-P Digital Camera Body - Black

The Leica SL3-P Digital Camera combines a 44MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor, Maestro IV processor, and a hybrid AF system in a versatile SL body for photography and video. It records up to 14 stops of dynamic range and 176MP Multishot files, while 819 phase-detection AF points support subject tracking, and 40fps bursts with full AF maintain continuous capture. Video extends to 8.1K Open Gate, ProRes, and HDMI RAW, making the SL3-P the most complete SL body for high-resolution photography and advanced video production in a single system.

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On paper, it shares much of its DNA with the excellent SL3, including the superb 60MP sensor and impressive video credentials. The changes are more subtle, but arguably more meaningful for the photographers it's aimed at.

The iconic red Leica badge has disappeared, giving the camera a much more understated appearance that's ideal for documentary and street work. It's also Leica's first camera to support Content Credentials, allowing photographers to attach secure authenticity information to their images as concerns around AI-generated content continue to grow. It's a thoughtful update rather than a dramatic one, but that's often how Leica works.

Leica 100mm f2.8 APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL Lens - Black Anodised

The Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f2.8 lens introduces a dedicated apochromatic macro lens to the SL-System, extending the range with a 100mm optic for close-range detail and short-telephoto use. Its 17-element, 12-group optical design controls colour fringing and preserves detail across the frame, while the 0.3m close focus distance delivers practical 1:1 macro reproduction. AquaDura coating, dust- and splash-protection, and 67mm filter support make it a precise macro and short-telephoto lens for SL cameras.

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Macro lenses are often seen as exclusively specialist tools, but that's doing them a disservice. Leica's new 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL is every bit as comfortable photographing portraits as it is photographing flowers, watches, or insects. And, the focal length is a winner for facial features, while the apochromatic optical design promises the sort of crisp detail Leica users have come to expect. If your photography regularly moves between close-up detail and portraiture, this could quietly become one of the most useful lenses in your bag.

Leica 50mm f1.4 Summilux-SL Lens - Black Anodised

The Leica 50mm f1.4 Summilux-SL Lens introduces the world’s most compact autofocus 50mm f1.4 lens to the SL range, giving photographers a natural standard focal length for low-light, portrait, and everyday photography. Its 11-element, 6-group optical design uses two aspherical surfaces to control aberrations, while the f1.4 aperture and 11-blade diaphragm support shallow depth of field with smooth background rendering. A Precision Voice-Coil drive provides fast, silent autofocus, giving the lens responsive stills operation and quiet focus movement during video recording.

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And, every camera system needs a great standard prime, and Leica has delivered exactly that. The new 50mm f1.4 Summilux-SL feels like the sort of lens you'd leave attached to your camera for months. It's bright enough for low-light work, versatile enough for travel, documentary and portraits, and produces the kind of rendering that Leica shooters tend to fall in love with. No surprises here. Just a beautifully made 50mm that should become a staple of the SL system.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 Instant Film Camera - Lagoon Green

Capture instant keepsakes with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 instant camera. Featuring a built-in selfie mirror, Close-up mode with parallax correction, and new self-timer options, it makes it easy to capture spontaneous moments, group photos, and selfies. Automatic exposure and flash control adjust to available light, while the included camera-angle adjustment accessory helps you better position the camera as you step into the frame for hands-free shots.

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We'll finish on something a little more fun.

The Instax Mini series has introduced countless people to instant photography, and the Mini 13 keeps that winning formula intact. It's colourful, easy to use and refreshingly uncomplicated.

Not every camera has to shoot RAW files or 8K video. Sometimes handing someone a physical print a few seconds after pressing the shutter is enough to remind you why photography is enjoyable in the first place.

About the Author

Leo White has been part of the Wex Photo Video team since 2018, working across the contact centre, product setup, and now within the editorial and marketing team. Alongside his day-to-day work, he is a writer and editor, helping to shape product copy, articles and wider brand communications. With a BA and MA in Photography, he combines academic study with hands-on experience of photographic equipment and image-making, bringing clarity and practical insight to the way complex ideas are communicated.