Hot news: Nick Didlick and Bob Martin do share first images shot on the upcoming 300mm f/2.8 GM lens

The 300mm GM lens page at BHphoto

Sony photographers Nick Didlick and Bob Martin shared the first three images shot on the upcoming 300mm f/2.8 GM lens.

And in a comment of one of his photos he said that the 300mm GM is “worth the wait” !

300mm GM Product page text from BHphoto:

A new FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens from Sony is under development and will feature the incredible high-resolution and spectacularly beautiful bokeh true to Sony’s acclaimed line of flagship G Master lenses. Made for the Sony E-mount, this lens will deliver an elevated shooting experience for professional sports, news and event photographers, and videographers looking to capture decisive moments with higher image quality. The lens will expand on the design of the 600mm f/4 and the 400mm f/2.8 Grand Master OSS lenses.

Curiosity: First leaked images of the Nikon ZF

Asobinet leaked the first images of the ZF. This will appeal photographers that want to carry with them a more “classic” looking cameras. In that sense it is also a sort of A7cII/A7cR competitor whish should appeal to the same kind of photographers.

Z f specs:

  • August Announcement
  • Color: Black
  • 24.4 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 700g
  • Size: 144×101mm
  • In-body image stabilization
    Shutter speed: ~1/8000 sec
    Shutter method: Manual/Electronic shutter/
    Auto
  • Continuous shooting speed: ~30fps
  • 4K 60p
  • USB-C PD compatible
  • ISO 100-64000
  • EN-EL15 battery
  • Z logo moved left
  • Dual memory card slots SD + Micro SD
  • Pixel shift shooting
  • Improved AF compared to Z5/Z6II
  • August-September announcement, launch by the end of 2023
  • Body only price: $1,999
  • One of the kit lenses is the Z 40mm F2 (SE)
  • Design/layout is very similar to Z fc
  • Equipped with a small LCD screen for aperture display on the top
  • A third function for (still image/movie +) monochrome mode has been added to the sub-lever of the shutter speed dial
  • Has a small grip/bump like Df
  • Better build quality compared to Nikon Zfc
  • vari-angle monitor