CP+ 2019: Lenses, Lenses And More Lenses

The largest photo show in Japan just opened and we are rewarded with a whole host of new lenses from almost all manufacturers (very few new cameras this year though). We try and bring you a full list of what we know of in this article.

Canon – along with the EOS-RP Canon introduced not too long ago 6 upcoming RF lenses including the following (which are all shown in the video above):
- RF 85mm F1.2 L USM – a fast portrait prime lens.
- RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS – this is a second 85mm f/1.2 but with Defocus Smoothing lens technology for smooth defocused bokeh (Fujifilm and some other manufacturers have similar modern lenses).
- RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM – one of the three main pro zoom lenses announced.
- RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM – The second (wider) pro zoon with a very similar external design.
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM – The most interesting design of the three zoom lenses, this one is very compact and is said to be the fastest in terms of AF.
- RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM – a compact superzoom lens.

Nikon – Nikon introduced the new Nikon Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S lens and also showcased a long list of new and upcoming Z mount lenses including:
- Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2019)
- Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 Noct (coming in 2019)
- Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2019)
- Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S (coming in 2019)
- Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2020)
- Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S (coming in 2020)
- Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S (coming in 2020)

A quick look at the upcoming 58mm f/0.95 Noct at CP+ 2019

Sony – Introduced the new fast prime 135mm F1.8 GM just a few days ago. You can check out our article about it with videos – here.
Panasonic – Showcased the S1 and S1R as well as the 3 initial lenses to be released alongside them:
- Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4
- Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS
- Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS
Sigma – Sigma announced that they will have L mount of all their prime art lenses later in 2019 (the upcoming 60.9-megapixel Foveon sensor full-frame camera Sigma promised with L-mount was pushed back to 2020):
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
Release date in October-November, 2019:
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
Release date in December 2019:
- Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art L-mount Lens
- Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro | Art L-mount Lens
Sigma will also release three more crop sensor L-mount after January, 2020:
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC L-mount Lens
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC L-mount Lens
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC L-mount Lens
Tamron – introduced 3 new lenses just before the show in Japan including:
SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD for EF/F mounts
35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD for EF/F mounts
17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD for Sony FE mount

The new SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD, 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD, 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD lenses at CP+

Samyang/Rokinon – Introduced the new XP 10mm f/3.5 ultra wide angle lens for Canon EF and Nikon F. There will also be new 14mm f/2.8 and the 85mm f/1.4 primes in RF and Z mounts.
Leica – just announced a new APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH lens which will sell for $4600 (you can use it with the upcoming S1/S1R Pansonic bodies if you like).
Pentax – Pentax introduced a new (large) fast prime lens – the new HD PENTAX-D FA* 85mm F1.4.
7Artisans – introduced a new APS-C macro lens – the 60mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro for mirrorless cameras including Sony E mount and Fuji X mount, EF-M mount and Micro 4/3. The lens will be sold starting from April 2019 for around $200.
Shoten – announced a new version (III) of its SPEEDMASTER 50 mm F 0.95 for both E mount Z mount and RF mounts that will be available from April 2019 for $875.
Voigtlander – introduced 3 new lenses:
- NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical E-mount ($1340 in April).
- NOKTON 21mm F1.4 Aspherical E-mount
- NOKTON Vintage Line 75mm F1.5 Aspherical VM

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Iddo Genuth

Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.