Viltrox officially confirms their first (35-50mm f/1.4?) zoom lens is in development!

Viltrox has done an Ask me anything on Reddit. And when asked about the development of zoom lenses this is what they said:

About the zoom lens, we’re actively working on it. About the macro lenses, there won’t be any in the near future.

Back in August, I mentioned that several Chinese optical brands are currently developing autofocus zoom lenses for Sony E-mount—at least five are in the works. One of them is even rumored to be the world’s first full-frame f/1.4 zoom lens!

Rumored specs: 35–50mm f/1.4 FE !!!

If anyone can make this happen, my bet is on Viltrox!

It’s now 100% confirmed — a major Sony announcement is on the way!

I finally got confirmations form sources (Thanks!) that Sony is going to have a BIG announcement between mid November and early December. Don’t have the exact date yet! But my guess is that we will get this stuff:

  • Sony A7V
  • Sony 100-400mm GMII (?)

I hope to get the exact announcement date soon but in the meantime buckle up for a busy rumor time! 

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Sony A7V specs known so far (from trusted sources):

  • A7V has been registered in Indonesia with the code “WW824259”. The camera is manufactured in Thailand
  • Leaked image seems to suggest it has 33Mps sensor (we don’t know if it’s a tweaked A7IV sensor version or a new partially stacked)
  • new AI chip like the Sony A1II
  • Same Sony A7rV body design. This means same 4 way fully articulating screen and same controls
  • It does NOT have the Sony A1II/A9III grip design
  • price close to $3000
  • Announcement likely in November at earliest with shipment start in January/February

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Weird rumors about a possible Sony A1III (or A1IIa)

A SAR reader just sent me this:

take this with a grain of salt. I tried to purchase the Sony A1 ii from a reputable realtor in NYC and they are stating that they don’t stock the A1 ii anymore because the mark 3 is set to be released in a month or two… not sure I believe that

It’s clear now that there won’t be a new Sony A1 III anytime soon. However, if the latest information is accurate, we might soon see a Sony A1 IIa — essentially the current A1 II, but with an updated LCD panel. Sony has done this before, most recently with the release of the “new” Sony FX3a, which followed a similar minor-update strategy.

🔥 Canon R6III Coming Nov 6 – 32MP, Open-Gate, Pre-Capture for €2899! Sony A7V Beware!

As suspected the new Canon R6III will use the same (very good) Canon C50 sensor! Here are the key specs:

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Specifications

  • Effective 34.2mp (Same as the Cinema EOS C50)
  • 32mp for stills
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with multiple subject detections
  • IBIS: 6.5 Stops
  • Pre-capture
  • Max Framerate: 40fps E-Shutter
  • Max ISO: 64000
  • Open Gate
  • Price: €2899
  • Announcement November 6
  • Shipping late November (Tentative)

Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM

  • Price: €599
  • Announcement November 6

By comparison, the Sony A7V is expected to be announced around mid-November, likely priced just under $3,000 and featuring either a refined or newly designed 33MP sensor — though unfortunately, still no Open Gate support.

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Source CR

Vietnamese retailer already accepting preorders on the Sony A7V for $2600!

A Vietnamese retailer is so confident in the upcoming Sony A7V that they’ve already started accepting preorders for it! They are asking 66,990,000 ₫ (Vietnamese dong) which is around $2600. As image of the camera they actually used an old rendering I made many months ago :)

Sony A7V specs known so far:

  • A7V has been registered in Indonesia with the code “WW824259”. The camera is manufactured in Thailans
  • Leaked image seems to suggest it has 33Mps sensor (we don’t know if it’s a tweaked A7IV sensor version or a new partially stacked)
  • new AI chip like the Sony A1II
  • Same Sony A7rV body design. This means same 4 way fully articulating screen and same controls
  • It does NOT have the Sony A1II/A9III grip design
  • price close to $3000
  • Announcement likely in November at earliest with shipment start in January/February

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It’s finally happening — the Sony A7V has just been registered in Indonesia!

The Indonesian certification agency has registered a new Sony camera under the code “WW824259.” The device is manufactured in Thailand, just like the current Sony A7 IV. This model is almost certainly the upcoming Sony A7 V, which is expected to be announced in mid-November and begin shipping around January or February.

I still haven’t been able to confirm whether the A7 V will use the same 33MP sensor found in the A7 IV. Below is a photo of me doing my best to convince Sony to give us a new 33MP partially stacked sensor for the A7 V :)

Here is the leaked image of the Sony A7V I posted two weeks ago:

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First leaked images of the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM OSS macro lens coming on September 30!

Here you have the first two leaked images showing the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM OSS macro lens that will be announced next week on September 30. The lens will be the successor of the now aging 90mm f/2.8 OSS G macro lens.  Here are the upgrades of the 100mm lens over the 90mm lens:

  • new lens is GM and not G (means higher quality)
  • has aperture ring
  • has AF-MF switch
  • Full Time DMF switch
  • IRIS lock

I have no info about the price yet but I suspect we will get very close to the $2000 price tag :(

This is likely the only gear that will be announced next week. The Sony A7V is more likely to be announced sometimes later in October/November. More about this camera will be posted here on SAR next week. Stay tuned!

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