2023 CP+ show day 2 report: new Venus Optics Laowa 28mm f/1.2 and Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023

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:

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The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be announced on February 28th

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2023


The previously rumored Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 APS-C lens will be officially announced on February 28th:

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Lensbaby announced new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II (for EF+RF, F+Z, X, MFT, K, E, L mounts)

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023


It seems that in 2023, Lensbaby is still alive and kicking – they just announced a new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II. The new setup is available in various mirrorless and DSLR mounts: Canon EF+RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F+Z, Pentax K, Sony E, and Leica L. A few sample photos can be found here.

Additional information:

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Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023


On the first day of the CP+ show in Japan, Canon is flexing their latest AI image-processing technology. The translated version of the presentation page can be found here:

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Yongnuo to announce new 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 APS-C lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023


The previously leaked unknown lens is one of the three new Yongnuo APS-C lenses:

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Camera shipments in 2022 exceed pre-Coronavirus levels showing a clear recovery in the digital camera market

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023


Some additional commentary from Japan on the latest Camera & Imaging Products Association data (Google translated):

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Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023


Day 1 reports from the 2023 CP+ show in Japan:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Meet the Hong Kong lawyer who collects Leica cameras as a hobby

Interesting: the top-selling Leica camera for the past 10 years at Map Camera Japan is…

The latest Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” lens will get a redesigned hood

Pentax trade-in program (USA)

Fujifilm Expands Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration to Include FUJIFILM X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera

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You don’t see this often: Panasonic Japan drops the prices of five S lenses for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2023



Panasonic Japan announced a price reduction on five zoom S lenses for L-mount. In the US the same lenses currently have a $200-$300 instant savings:

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New Hasselblad X2D 100C lightweight field kit announced

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2023


Today Hasselblad announced a new X2D 100C lightweight field kit priced at $12,759. The set includes the X2D 100MP camera and two lenses (XCD 4/21 and XCD 4/45P).

Update: there is also a new Hasselblad X2D 100C wide-angle lens kit.

US pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (coming soon at Adorama). In Europe, you can get the new kit at Calumet, Foro Erhardt, Foto Koch, and WEX.


Here is what’s in the box:

  • X2D 100C Camera Body × 1
  • 30W USB-C Charger × 1
  • USB-C to USB-C Cable × 1
  • Shoulder Strap × 1
  • Battery Cap × 1
  • XCD 4/21× 1
  • XCD 4/45P × 1

Additional information:

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