2026 CP+ show recap


Here ere some of the new products that were on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page):

7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens for E/Z/L (check website for updates).

Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm f/1.2 full frame lens (Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon).

The previously reported was on display at the 2026 CP+ show: Kase 150mm f/5.6 Reflex autofocus lens for Z/E/EF (source: 1 2)

SG-Image 18mm f/6.3 “Ultraman” limited edition APS-C pancake lens for E/X/MFT mount (AliExpress).

Nikon ZR “BayHem” neon camera on display at the 2026 CP+ show.

New MonsterAdapter Z-mount adapters: LA-FZ11 for Nikon F-mount non-CPU lenses and LA-NZ1 for Contax N-mount lenses.

New Atomos Ninja RAW 5.2″ HDMI monitor/recorder announced.

TTArtisan 24mm f/3.8 lens prototype (check website for updates).

Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II full-frame lens for Z/E/L (check website for updates).

New 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 pancake lens (see current version here).

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens:

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What else is new?


Here is what else is new:

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Additional information on the new Canon concept camera



Here is some additional information on the new Canon concept camera displayed at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan- I seriously doubt this concept will ever see the light of day, it’s just a marketing move to show relevancy (Canon likes to do this at trade shows):

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Complete list of all Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses


Here is a complete list of all current and upcoming Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses (in the US, Samyang lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):

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The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.8 EVO lenses will have an APO design (E/Z/L)


The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO and Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses will both be APO designs.  An apochromatic lens (APO) has better correction of chromatic and spherical aberration than the much more common achromat lenses. The lenses will have a 58mm filter thread, close-focusing distances of 0.34m and 0.43m, respectively, and will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.

Check the official website for updates.

Additional pictures of the new lenses:

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Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens development announcement (L/E)



Another rumored lens got officially announced today for the 2026 CP+ show: the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG | Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts (previously reported here). This is just a development announcement – the lens will be officially released in September:

“The Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art is a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. With the latest optical design, the lens delivers exceptional resolution even at maximum aperture, enabling striking portrait photography with the distinctive depth of field unique to F1.2. Featuring a compact, lightweight design and fast, precise autofocus driven by dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system, the lens offers reliable performance for professional applications. With the addition of this lens, Sigma’s lineup of F1.2 prime lenses is now complete, joining the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art and Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art. The new Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG | Art will be exhibited at the Sigma booth at CP+ 2026, held from February 26 to March 1, 2026.”

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Canon showcased a new retro concept camera at the 2026 CP+ show


Canon showcased a new retro concept camera at the 2026 CP+ show – it features a retro optical viewfinder and a shutter button on the right side of the camera. The current demo model has a 6MP sensor (not the final version). Two different variations were on display:


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The new 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FE lens is now available for purchase


7Artisans officially released the previously reported 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FE lens. Pre-orders are now open at:

Previous coverage of the lens can be found here.

Additional information:

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Brightin Star announced two new lenses: APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH (M) & 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT (E/Z/RF/L)




Brightin Star announced the development of two new lenses at the 2026 PC+ show:

  • Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount
  • Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for E/Z/RF/L

Brightin Star lenses are sold at B&H Photo, Amazon, Ali Express, and the official online store, which also offers international shipping.

Additional information on the two new leases:

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For the 2026 CP+ show, Panasonic announced only a new mic


For the 2026 CP+ show, Panasonic announced only a new digital shotgun microphone DMW-DMS1:

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