CIPA reveals 2025 camera and lens shipment forecast and price graphs

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2025

The CIPA January 2025 stats are now available online:

CIPA January 2025 stats

CIPA also revealed their 2025 camera and lens shipment forecast and price graphs:

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List of upcoming 7Artisans lenses: 35mm f/1.4 XF, 27mm f/2.8 XF, and 50mm f/1.8 L

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2025


7Artisans is rumored to announce three new lenses this month (March 2025):

  • 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 L-mount: expected at the end of March
  • 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 XF (pictured above): expected at the end of March:
    • Ultra-Fast Autofocus – Equipped with an STM motor for millisecond-level focus response, supporting eye, face, and animal detection.
    • Ultra-Light & Portable – Small yet powerful, perfect for photographers on the move.
    • Bright F1.4 Aperture – Achieve dreamy bokeh and outstanding low-light performance.
    • Versatile for Any Scene – Ideal for portraits, street photography, and nightscapes.
    • Crisp & Vibrant Image Quality – Capture every detail with stunning clarity.
  • 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 XF (pictured above): expected to launch on March 13 with a retail price of $129. Here are the main features:
    • Ultra-Light & Portable: Designed for on-the-go convenience.
    • STM Stepping Motor: Smooth, fast, quiet, and precise autofocus for flawless shots.
    • Versatile Scene: From streets to portrait scenes and sweeping landscapes.
    • Exceptional Image Quality: Crisp details, vibrant colors.

Check the official 7Artisans website for updates.

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The latest Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens will be available in additional mounts

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2025


The latest Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens (buy at Amazon and B&H Photo) will soon be available also in additional mounts:


The lens was already released for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fuji X cameras, so Leica L and Canon RF mounts are possible.

Several new Sirui lenses are now available for purchase

Additional information on the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 lens:

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The Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro APS-C lens is now officially released for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2025


The Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro APS-C lens is now officially released for Sony E-mount in China. The lens is currently available for Nikon Z-mount:


Additional information:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2025


Here are the latest posts from the “rumors” and “addict” sites:

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OM SYSTEM on a new PEN camera: “The PEN series is a core part of the OM SYSTEM lineup, and we are actively exploring the possibility of a successor“

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2025



Phototrend published their latest interview with OM SYSTEM executives at the 2025 CP+ show. One of the questions asked was about the future of the currently discontinued PEN camera line, and Kazuhiro Togashi (Vice President of Product Planning and Brand Strategy) responded that “The PEN series is a core part of the OM SYSTEM lineup, and we are actively exploring the possibility of a successor“:


The English recap of the interview can be found here:

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A new Canon RV compact mirrorless camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2025

Here is the first leaked picture of the Canon RV compact mirrorless camera:


There are no other details for now – stay tuned.

Update – here is the original full post from Chinese social media:

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Five new Petzval lenses were on display at the 2025 CP+ show (not officially announced yet)

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2025

Clockwise from the bottom: 24mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, 80.5mm f/1.9, 35mm f/2. In the center is the 135mm f/2.8.

Lomography displayed a new series of Petzval lenses at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan with easily adjustable “swirly bokeh” (the lenses are not yet officially announced):

  • Petzval 24mm f/2
  • Petzval 35mm f/2
  • Petzval 55mm f/1.7
  • Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9
  • Petzval 135mm f/2.8

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Interview with Tamron at the 2025 CP+ show: “We plan to launch up to 10 new lenses per year”

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2025



Phototrend published their interview with Tamron at the 2025 CP+ show – here is the recap:

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Additional information on the new Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2025


Here is some additional information on the new Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens:

  • Versatile Super-Wide Zoom: 14mm to 24mm focal range
  • Technological Innovation: The world’s first 14-24mm (Sony E) compatible super-wide zoom lens allows front filters
  • Ultra-Close-Up Shooting: Minimum focusing distance of just 0.18m
  • Compact & Lightweight Design: Dimensions: 88.8 x 84.0mm | Weight: 445g
  • Jointly Developed with LK Samyang: A perfect blend of German optical expertise and advanced manufacturing technology

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