The CP+ 2025 (International Camera and Photo Imaging Show) is being held in Yokohama, Japan, from 27 February to 2 March 2025.
CP+ is an international camera and photo imaging show where global photography, videography, and imaging brands showcase their latest products, services, and more.
The lead-up to CP+ is always a busy time for photography-related news, as many brands release products this week and over the coming weekend.
We present the latest news from CP+ 2025 and leading brands in a roundup to ensure we cover every vital announcement. While some of these announcements aren’t necessarily part of CP+, many brands are making the most of the industry buzz to drop new products.
CP+ Photo Show Yokohama 2025 News Roundup
In this roundup, we will focus on new lens releases announced during the lead-up to CP+ 2025.
Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 PRO For Fujifilm
Third-party lens brand Meike has revealed that the popular Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 PRO, already available for Nikon Z and Sony E, is coming to Fujifilm APS-C X cameras.
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 PRO offers a wide and bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and an 82.5mm full-frame equivalent focal range ideal for portraiture and product photography.
Meike’s new AF 55mm f/1.8 PRO for Fuji features a lens assembly of 11 elements in 8 groups, including two EDs, two high-refraction lenses, and a single ultra-high-refraction element.
The autofocus-powered prime portrait lens is expected to retail for around US$330.00 – the same price as the Sony E and Nikon Z mount options.
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary
Sigma has announced the highly versatile 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary APS-C lens for Sony E, Ranon RF, Fujifilm X, and Leica L-mount cameras.
The dust- and splash-resistant lens is an ideal all-purpose wide-to-telephoto zoom lens that fits many photography genres.
Sigma’s latest APS-C zoom delivers a 24-450mm full-frame equivalent range. It offers lens-based optical image stabilization, fast HLA AF focusing motors, and sharp optical performance.
The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary lens features 20 elements in 14 groups, water-repellant lens coatings, and a relatively fast f/3.5-6.7 maximum aperture.
Sigma is staggering the release schedule of the new 16-300 mm lens, with the L-mount and Sony E-mount variants releasing in April 2025 and the Fujifilm X-mount and Canon RF-mount variants in May 2025.
The lens is currently available for pre-order with a retail price of around US$700.00.
Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports
Sigma has had a busy few days of product releases, including the new Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports super-telephoto zoom lens.
The pro-grade, full-frame Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports is an ideal super-telephoto zoom for sports, wildlife, and birding.
Sigma’s beastly new lens is available for Sony E-mount and L-mount camera systems and delivers up to 5.5 stops of optical image stabilization.
The constant f/4 maximum aperture, anomalous and high-refractive glass use, and the 28 elements in a 21-group lens assembly will surely deliver superior optical output in any lighting condition.
The Sigma 300-600mm weighs a considerable 8.75 lb (3.97kg), measures 6.6 x 18.5″ (167 x 469.9mm), and supports 40.5mm drop-in filters.
Sigma’s 300-600mm f/4 DG OS | Sports lens is expected to be released in April 2025 and cost around US$6,000.00.
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens (Leica M, Silver, 2025 Version)
Leica has revamped one of its classic full-frame lenses from 1959 to bring its optics and technological performance into a new era.
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M series cameras is the latest update to boast an all-silver finish, classic Leica lens styling, and current-gen tech.
Leica’s Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 offers pristine image quality, a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and precision engineering with a solid-brass construction.
The manual focus lens features 7 elements in 5 groups, a 12-blade diaphragm, and a 50mm full-frame focal distance ideal for portraits.
Leica has retained the classic rangefinder lens design while adopting a premium silver coating. The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f.1.4 measures 2.3 x 1.8″ (58 x 45mm) and weighs 14.7 oz (417 g).
The updated Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M is available for pre-order at around US$3,900.00.
Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 For Leica M-mount
The team at Thypoch has revealed a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount camera bodies.
Typoch’s latest classically styled manual focus lens offers a unique solution for portraiture with an M-mount full-frame camera.
Available in black or silver, the Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 features 9 elements in 8 groups, a 2′ (0.6m) minimal focus distance, and a 16-blade aperture for superior background effects and bokeh.
The Simera 75mm is a relatively compact prime lens measuring 2.5 x 3.1″ (64 x 78mm) and weighing 13.12oz (372g).
As with other Thypoch manual focus lenses, the aperture ring can be de-clicked for use with video and cine applications.
The new Typoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount is set to be released in March 2025.
ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
The brand name Zeiss may sound familiar, but did you know it’s one of the oldest and most iconic optical instrument manufacturers? Carl Zeiss founded the Zeiss company in 1846, and today, 179 years later, we celebrate the launch of two new Zeiss lenses.
The ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 is a full-frame, manual-focus prime lens available in Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon RF mounts.
Zeiss’ Otus ML 50mm boasts a distagon optical design and a bright and fast f/1.4 maximum aperture and promises gorgeous background blur and bokeh thanks to a 10-bladed diaphragm.
The dust—and moisture-resistant lens measures approximately (mount dependent) 3 x 3.9″ (77 x 100mm) and weighs 1.5 lb (697g).
Preorders for the ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 are now live. The retail price is around US$2,500.00.
ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f/1.4
The ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 is joined by the ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f/1.4, a second fast prime ideal for portraiture with sublime subject separation.
The two new ZEISS Otus lenses share many similarities to retain consistency in the latest lineup. The all-metal, weather-sealed Otus 85mm f/1.4 is also available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon RF mounts.
The manual focus lens measures approximately (depending on the lens mount) 3.5 x 4.4″ (88 x 113mm) and weighs 2.3 lb (1033g).
Zeiss’ Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 assures precision optics and gorgeous image clarity and will retail for around US$3,000.00.
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