Zeiss posted another teaser on social media for their upcoming Otus ML mirrorless lenses (B&H Photo listing):
“The rumors? They might be true….”
“The big reveal is almost here! We’ve seen the anticipation, the theories, and the excitement—and we can hardly wait ourselves. Just a little longer now… even if some of you might already have a hunch.”
OM System released a new lens roadmap for 2025 with one new telephoto lens (50-200mm) that is expected to be released this year (2025):
The previously rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens is now officially announced:
Nikon Imaging Cloud update completed: for now only new recipes were added
OM System is offering 20% off refurbished cameras and lenses
The rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead
Leica fixes M11 cameras start-up freeze problem with a new firmware update 2.2.1
Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 1.05 and Viltrox EF-FX1/FX2 Pro 2.29 Firmware Updates Released
The previously rumored Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera is now officially announced. It seems that for now, the information about the new release is available only in Japan (Canon USA is not updated yet):
Update: B&H just listed the new Canon V1 camera on their website.
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).
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.
Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera: coming in March after the CP+ show.
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 Ricoh GR camera (debunked?)
Pentax K-3 III replacement (low chance to be announced for CP+)
There were some rumors about a new GoPro Max camera last year, and yesterday the company announced a new and updated MAX 360 camera with a new editing experience, AI-powered object tracking, and Adobe plugins. The new model is now available for purchase at the official GoPro website (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).
Additional information:
Sigma is teasing a new product announcement for February 25th – they are rumored to announce up to three new lenses:
See the Sigma scheduled at CP+ here. Also: join the Sigma Facebook group.
