At CP+ 2026, we sat down with Jun Watanabe (Product Planning Group Manager, X Series), Makoto Oishi (Product Planning Manager,...
CP+ 2026
CP+ 2026
From February 26 to March 1, the photography world turns its eyes to Yokohama, Japan, for CP+ 2026.

As every year, we made the trip – but this edition is a special one: we are attending for the first time as an official Global Media Partner. Browse our articles to discover all the latest announcements from the leading camera, lens and accessory manufacturers, from the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II to Sigma’s newest lenses. You’ll also find our interviews recorded on the show floor during CP+ 2026.
Happy reading, and happy shooting !
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Laowa (Venus Optics) took advantage of CP+ 2026 in Yokohama to unveil a truly audacious prototype: the Laowa 14-60mm T3.6 FF, a full-frame stereoscopic zoom in Arri PL mount designed for 3D filmmaking and 180° virtual reality.
At CP+ 2026, Sony’s Senior Manager of ILC product planning, Yu Takae, shared insights with Phototrend regarding the latest developments of the photo division.
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At CP+ 2026, Nikon unveiled a feature for nostalgic users on its Zƒ: timestamping, reminiscent of the retro charm of compact digital cameras.
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At CP+ 2026, SG-image unveils a limited edition of its 18 mm f/6.3 pancake lens and pays tribute to an icon of Japanese pop culture: Ultraman.
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At CP+ 2026, Sony exhibited a cross-section of the RX1R III. This provided an opportunity to discover how engineers in Tokyo managed to fit so many components into such a small space.
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At CP+ 2026, Samyang presented several 3D-printed prototypes of potential future lenses that are both highly ambitious and very mysterious.
CP+ 2026 has just wrapped up in Yokohama, Japan. Phototrend was on the ground and had the opportunity to sit down with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corp.
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Samyang took advantage of the excitement surrounding CP+ 2026 to unveil—very discreetly—its future Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE lens.
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At the Nikon booth at CP+ 2026, in the area dedicated to the Z Cinema range, one camera body caught everyone's attention: a Nikon ZR clad in a neon green shell emblazoned with the name "Bayhem" and the double logo "Nikon | RED."
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At CP+ 2026, Meike unveiled a future "Air" range dedicated to APS-C hybrids (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z). It consists of three fixed focal lengths: 25 mm, 35 mm, and 56 mm f/1.7. But the suffix "Air" is strangely reminiscent of the eponymous series from Viltrox.
Sigma completes its f/1.2 trilogy with a surprisingly compact 85mm DG Art lens. We got our hands on the prototype at CP+ 2026 in Yokohama: first impressions of a portrait lens that breaks the mold in this segment.
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Canon is making waves in Yokohama with its Analog Concept Camera, a prototype whose design is reminiscent of medium-format film cameras.
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The LK Samyang AF 60-180 mm f/2.8 will be on display at CP+ 2026 and is expected to be available in early second half of 2026. Similarly, the AF 14-24 mm f/2.8 zoom lens will soon be available in L-mount.















