The CIPA organization had an event on the CP+ show where they did display some interesting data. The graph on top show how the average price of cameras increased sharply. This is obvious as the smartphone market did up the entry level camera business. Companies now focus on making expensive models with big profit margin.

On this graph on top you see where the cameras are sold mostly. To my surprise Asia as a whole is trending below their top level of 2014. With a small recovery in 2022.

69% of all sold system cameras are mirrorless with the value being at 86%.

DSLR still sells ok in the USA and EU but not in Asia.

via DClife

At the Cp+ show Laowa displayed the new Laowa 28mm f/1.2 FE lens! Dc.watch posted those images and some specs. I also got additional info from my source which I included here:

Specs summary:

• Laowa 28mm f/1.2
• Full Frame E-mount
• manual focus
• lens construction is 13 elements in 7 groups.
• number of aperture blades is 13
• shortest shooting distance is 500mm
• maximum shooting magnification is 0.073x
• Supports click ON/OFF switching of the aperture ring
• 562g
• $599
• 600g
• good sharpness even at f/1.2
• High CA wide open
• Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, L mount
• Release on March 28

And this is the new Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 manual focusing APS-C lens for Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts.

via DC.watch

Fuji displayed a mockup of the new 30mm f/5.6 GF T/S lens at the CP+ show. Moreover there are silhouette images of the next 55mm f/1.6 GF and XF 8mm f/3.5. Fujirumors collected the images and also included images of those beautiful new Voigtlander primes:

Canon has revealed their new Deep learning image processing technology. At the moment it’s not clear when Canon will open this tech to their customers and if it also will be implemented directly into their cameras. But certainly this is impressive stuff and I hope it will be available soon for every photographer.

Here is the google translated text from their press release:

At last Sigma announced their first Z-mount lenses!

Press Text:

SIGMA launches interchangeable lenses for Nikon Z Mount system

SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of interchangeable lenses for Nikon Z Mount system. This addition allows users to enjoy high performance, and high quality SIGMA lenses in native mount on their Z Mount system. Three F1.4 prime lenses (16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary), which are currently available in five mounts (Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and L-Mount) will be simultaneously released in Z Mount.

【Lineup】

For detailed product information, please refer to the following link.

●SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Petal Type Lens Hood (LH716-01) supplied
Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/
●SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Hood (LH586-01) supplied
Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c016_30_14/
●SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c018_56_14/

【Main specifications and features】

Control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Z Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports AF-C (Continuous AF) and in-camera aberration correction*. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.
* Available on supported cameras only.

【Specifications】

●16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction：16 elements in 13 groups｜Angle of View：83.2°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16
Minimum Focusing Distance：25cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：9.9｜Filter size：φ67mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ72.2mm × 94.3mm｜Weight：420g｜Compatible hood：LH716-01
●30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction：9 elements in 7 groups｜Angle of View：50.7°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16
Minimum Focusing Distance：30cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：7｜Filter size：φ52mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ70.0mm × 75.3mm｜Weight：285g｜Compatible hood：LH586-01
●56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction：10 elements in 6 groups｜Angle of View：28.5°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16
Minimum Focusing Distance：50cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：7.4｜Filter size：φ55mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ70.0mm × 61.5mm｜Weight：295g｜Compatible hood：LH582-01

*The appearance and specifications of the products are subject to change.
*This product is developed, manufactured and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.