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The Camera & Imaging Products Association presentation at the CP+2023 show indicated that average camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years. Here is a recap of the presentation:
2023 CP+ show day 3 report:
Meike announced a new 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens for E/X/Z/EF/M/RF/MFT priced at $189.99. The lens will start shipping on March 10th. Here are the technical specifications:
TTArtisan is rumored to announce a new 100mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for E/RF/X/Z/L mount. Venus Optics and Samyang already have 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market: Here is the lens design diagram of the new TTArtisan lens – stay tuned for more details:
Phototrend published their interview with Yosuke Yamane, director of the Imaging Business division at Panasonic, who confirmed that Phase detection AF is coming to the next Panasonic MFT camera:
Phototrend published their interview with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp. Sigma is no longer making/developing new Micro Four Thirds lenses becuase of a significant decrease in demand:
Here is what Kazuto Yamaki (Sigma’s CEO) had to say on the latest Foveon full-frame sensor development:
Some new lenses were on display at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan – first is the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 APS-C lens for Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts:
The previously rumored Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be officially announced on February 28th:
