CP+ 2026: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki on Unprecedented Lens Demand, APS-C, AI, and Market Trends
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Here is some additional information on the Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lens prototypes (previously reported here), courtesy of Phototrend from their CP+ report:
At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan Meike had on display their upcoming Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z (previously reported here). Here are the new details from Phototrend:

Today, GoPro unveiled its new GP3 custom imaging processor. This is a 5nm System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with a dedicated AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Key upgrades vs. the GP2:



DxO launched PureRAW 6 with DeepPRIME XD3, now extended to Bayer sensors (previously exclusive to X-Trans sensors), as well as next-generation High-Fidelity DNG compression, delivering significantly smaller files while preserving full RAW integrity and flexibility.
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Tokina has been very quiet recently, with only one new lens announcement in 2025. At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Tokina had a new lens on display labeled “One Lens Like No Other”. This is what we know:
Several Tokina lenses are currently on sale at B&H Photo.
At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Sigma’s CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, confirmed that development of the Foveon full-frame sensor is still ongoing but did not provide a release timeframe. He reported steady advancement, “issues have been narrowed”, and the team might reach the next stage – actual full-size sensor manufacturing within 2026. However, he tempered expectations: “I can’t make bold, good reports about productization soon”. Wafer production is infrequent due to reliance on partner lines, requiring repeated cycles of analysis, fixes, and remakes. He reiterated his desire to eventually release a full-frame Foveon camera. The project remains in R&D, with market acceptance still to be evaluated.
At the 2026 CP+ show, Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang had four new lens prototypes on display:
In the US, some Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lenses are sold under the Rokinon brand. In Europe, Smyang lenses are sold at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo.
A complete list of all Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses can be found here:

Here ere some of the new products that were on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page):
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens for E/Z/L – expected at the end of 2026 with a price tag of around $800 (check website for updates).
Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm f/1.2 full frame lenses (Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon).
The previously reported was on display at the 2026 CP+ show: Kase 150mm f/5.6 Reflex autofocus lens for Z/E/EF (source: 1 2 3)
SG-Image 18mm f/6.3 “Ultraman” limited edition APS-C pancake lens for E/X/MFT mount (AliExpress).
Nikon ZR “BayHem” neon camera on display at the 2026 CP+ show.
New MonsterAdapter Z-mount adapters: LA-FZ11 for Nikon F-mount non-CPU lenses and LA-NZ1 for Contax N-mount lenses.
New Atomos Ninja RAW 5.2″ HDMI monitor/recorder announced.
TTArtisan 24mm f/3.8 lens prototype (check website for updates).
Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II full-frame lens for Z/E/L (check website for updates).
New 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 pancake lens (see current version here).