The first day of CP+ has come to a close, and while there were relatively few big announcements from major brands today, third-party lens manufacturers stepped up to fill the void. We already shared that Viltrox announced four new lenses and a Z-mount version of its AF 135mm F1.8 LAB lens. TTArtisan also revealed a retro-looking instant camera. On top of all that, though, Laowa, 7Artisans and Samyang all unveiled new lens offerings.

Details for the new Laowa, 7Artisans and Samyang lenses were essentially non-existent beyond the lens names. Laowa even went so far as to say this is just a sneak peek of what’s coming. The lenses apparently are on display at CP+, so we hope to gather more information in the coming days. For now, though, here’s what we know.

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According to its Instagram page, Laowa is announcing four new lenses. Those include the Ultima 12-120mm, 35mm F2.8 Tilt-Shift, 15mm F4.5 Wide Angle Macro, 8-15mm Fish Eye and Proteus Zoom. Of all those, we’ve only been able to find information on the first. A B&H listing for the Ultima 12-120mm T4.0 reveals that it is designed for Arri PL mount with coverage for Super35 sensors. It offers a 10x zoom range, a nine-blade iris, and cine-standard gearing. The B&H page only says Coming Soon, though, with no price or date listed.

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7Artistans will also soon offer four new lenses. Its Instagram page mentions the AF 25mm F1.8 (APS-C), AF 35mm F1.8 (APS-C), AF 50mm F1.8 (APS-C) and AF 35mm F1.8 (full-frame). However, it didn’t specify mounts or any other details.

Finally, Samyang isn’t left out of all the fun, either. Photos from the event show a 14-24mm F2.8 full-frame E-mount lens that bears the branding of both Schneider Kreuznach and Samyang. According to a sign detailing the lens, it’s the world’s first 14-24mm for E-mount that allows for front filters. The Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S accepts front filters but only via the hood. It appears that this Samyang lens features a filter thread on the lens itself. It supposedly offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.18m (7″) and weighs just 445g (15.7oz).

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Viltrox decided to go big at CP+ this year, announcing four brand-new lenses and a new mount option for its AF 135mm F1.8 LAB lens. In case that wasn’t enough, it also unveiled a camera battery charging case with a retro-looking design, which is the only item currently available for sale.

First up is the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE, which, as the name gives away, is part of the new Viltrox Lab series of lenses. That lineup is the top tier of Viltrox lenses, meant to compete more directly with Sony’s G-Master lineup. Viltrox says that this lens is “revolutionizing the 35mm category,” promising precise autofocus and strong image quality. The wide aperture also makes it worthy of low-light situations. Next is the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE, which is part of the Pro series. Viltrox promises that it “redefines portrait photography with its sharp details and creamy bokeh.” Both lenses include FE in the names, so Sony users can expect even more options shortly.

The AF 50mm F2.0 Air is promised as a lightweight, compact option ideal for street and everyday photography. Viltrox didn’t specify which mounts it will be available for, but Digital Camera World says it will be coming to Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts. Viltrox also teased that it will be unveiling the AF 25mm F1.7 Air lens at some point today, providing no details beyond the name.

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Unfortunately, not much information is available about the new lenses. What we do know is the names of each and, as a result, the different Viltrox lens lineups to which these lenses belong. The company also shared images from its CP+ booth on Instagram, which include some of the new offerings.

“This is the perfect venue to showcase our commitment to innovation and dedication to providing the tools photographers need to capture stunning images,” said Viltrox CEO, Daniel Dai. “We welcome attendees to visit our booth, and experience the future of photography.”

In addition to the new offerings, Viltrox announced that the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB is coming to Z-mount. This lens was announced back in November for Sony cameras. As a member of the Lab lineup, it offers a premium design, smooth bokeh and sharp performance.

Viltrox didn’t provide any pricing or availability information for any of the above lenses, but says it will “soon announce official release dates.”

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CP+ is barely underway, but it’s already been a busy year for the International Camera and Photo Imaging Show. TTArtisan is adding to the growing list of surprises this year by announcing its first-ever camera. The brand revealed the Folding Instant Camera on its Instagram account, announcing that it is on display at CP+ in Japan.

TTArtisan is best known for its lenses, though it has also dabbled in photography accessories. This is the company’s first foray into cameras, however. Its Instagram post says to “stay tuned for the official launch,” so details are slim at this point, with no specifics about when that “official launch” may be, even.

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What we do know is that the Folding Instant Camera is retro in more than just looks. As the imagery shows, it uses a foldable design with bellows. It will feature a fully mechanical design with a spring-loaded shutter that doesn’t require batteries. The lens uses a Cooke Triplet design, which was patented in 1893. It is made up of three air-spaced elements – two biconvex lenses surrounding a biconcave lens – which helps reduce distortion and aberration. Of course, given there is no power for the camera, it will be manual focus only.

TTArtisan promises soft bokeh and a bulb mode for long exposures. It will use Fujifilm Instax film and looks to be of the Mini variety. The images posted to its Instagram account suggest the camera will come in a range of colors, including blue, orange, pink, and black. TTArtisan didn’t provide any information on exposure or metering, but a close look at the lens reveals what appears to be an aperture ring, shutter speed and DoF scale, suggesting full manual control, unlike most modern instant cameras.

The camera looks quite nice, and the idea of manual control with instant film is intriguing. Hopefully, further details aren’t too far off.

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