2025 was a milestone year for OM System, with two camera bodies and four lenses released in a single year. At CP+ 2026, we sat down with Kazuhiro Togashi and Nobuaki Tanaka to discuss OM System strategy.
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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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, Samyang presented several 3D-printed prototypes of potential future lenses that are both highly ambitious and very mysterious.
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At CP+ 2026, Sigma launches the 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art. The successor to an iconic model in the Art series, it is now more compact and powerful.
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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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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.
At CP+ 2026, we sat down with Keiya Nishimura, head of product development at Tamron Co., Ltd. It was an opportunity to discuss the design of the new 35-100 mm f/2.8, the long-awaited arrival of the Tamron Lens Utility app on iOS, and more strategic topics.
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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.
From February 26 to March 1, 2026, Yokohama will be at the heart of the global photography industry with the Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2026 (CP+ 2026 for regulars). Phototrend is on location.
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Tamron has announced an ambitious goal: 10 new models in 2026, nearly double its usual pace. But behind this impressive figure, one must read between the lines.
At CP+ 2026, we met Toshiyuki Tsumura, Panasonic's Executive VP of Imaging, to discuss the S1 II and S1R II, the L-Mount Alliance, the L² Technology partnership with Leica, and the brand's strategy.
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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, we sat down with four Nikon engineers to discuss the development of the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.
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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.
