Sigma announces a new BF camera with L-mount, 300-600mm f/4, 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7, and I series lenses





Sigma launched several new products ahead of the CP+ show in Japan:

The BF in the camera name stands for “Beautiful foolishness”.

20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount

Hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera


Sigma is also planning to release a new line of I series lenses for L-mount to match the new BF camera:

Pre-order links:

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DJI announced a new RS4 Mini camera stabilizer that can track moving subjects automatically




DJI announced a new RS4 Mini camera stabilizer that can track moving subjects automatically:

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An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan


What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show – an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses (see also the list of CP+ exhibitors):

New Sony lenses (Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G lens already leaked + Sony 16mm f/1.8 G ). The official announcement is expected on February 26th.

New Sigma lenses on February 25th (up to 3 new lenses are expected). A new Sigma camera with Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor is also a possibility. See the Sigma scheduled at CP+ here.

Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera (more than one new camera is possible). See the dedicated CP+ page here. The announcement date is February 25th. The leaked specifications can be found here.

Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera: coming in March after the CP+ show. Fuji is also expected to announce a new half-frame digital compact camera.

New Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lens: February 25th at 8:00 am ET

Thypoch to release a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens and a 21mm f/1.4 lens (the 21mm will come later this year).


7Artisans is expected to announce a new 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for L-mount.

Two new Meike lenses: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro for Fuji X & Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro.

Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses (additional information). See the latest list of upcoming Viltrox lenses here.

TTartisan is teasing a “mysterious new product” to be revealed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (TTartisan’s first camera?)

Tamron partners with… Godzilla for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan – expect a big zoom lens.


DJI camera (very low chance)


New Hasselblad camera?


New Ricoh GR camera (debunked?)
Pentax K-3 III replacement (low chance to be announced for CP+)


What to expect next from Nikon

What to expect next from Leica

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What else is new?

MonsterAdapter to announce a new F-Z AF adapter (LA-FZ1) with AF support for old Nikkor AF lenses

Another new adapter coming next week: Contax G lens to Nikon Z camera

Nikon N-RAW support is finally coming to Adobe Premier Pro later this year

Comparing the currently available Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lenses

CP+: Fringer EF-FX Ultra and P645-GFX Autofocus Adapters Coming

Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 1.05 and Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 Pro 2.29 Firmware Updates Released

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V5 Released With Support For 120fps


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Here are the leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications


Here are the leaked Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera pictures and specifications from Chinese social media (announcement on February 25th):

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Deal of the day: 10% off selected lenses at Foto Erhardt (Germany)


Foto Erhardt in Germany started a new promotion today where you can get 10% off select lenses from various manufacturers. See the details on this page:


This promotion runs until February 23, 2025.

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Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera additional information


Canon had a very confusing announcement for their latest PowerShot V1 compact camera. Here is some additional information I was able to gather online:

  • The new Canon PowerShot V1 will be released in late April 2025 in the Asian market only for now (Japan China, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan,).
  • The camera is already listed at B&H Photo, so there is a chance that the V1 model will come the to US.
  • The Canon PowerShot V1 is designed primarily for vloggers and hybrid content creators.
  • Detailed technical specifications:

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Here is the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB full-frame lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount

Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB full-frame lens:

The lens specifications can be found here:

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Viltrox to announce also a new “Air” APS-C lens next week (AF 25mm f/1.7 for Nikon/Sony/Fuji)


Viltrox is teasing the announcement of a new “Air” APS-C lens next week (February 28th):


The company will most likely announce the already leaked Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 APS-C lens:

Also – here is the first picture of the upcoming Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens:

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Panasonic announcement on February 25th (new Lumix S1R II camera)





Panasonic is expected to announce the rumored Lumix S1R II camera on February 25th (more than one new camera is possible).

See also the dedicated Panasonic @ CP+ page here.

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