Leaked: Additional Sigma 50mm f/1.4 information (first lens with HLA motor)


Here is some additional info:

  • The concept of the first generation SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art has been completely redesigned.
  • By introducing all the latest technologies and maintaining the highest class of optical performance, we achieved both the optimal size and high-speed AF required for today’s mirrorless systems at a high level.
  • In addition to the brightness and large, beautiful bokeh produced by the large aperture of F1.4, various aberrations are optimally balanced to pursue uniform and well-balanced image quality from the center to the periphery of the image.
  • Based on the latest optical design technology, it is equipped with 14 lenses in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass.
  • It effectively suppresses various aberrations such as astigmatism and curvature of field that cannot be corrected in the camera.
  • Despite its large aperture of f/1.4, it is designed to pursue imaging performance in the image periphery, suppress sagittal coma flare, and withstand harsh starscapes and nightscapes with point light sources from wide open.
  • Clear image quality with no color bleeding over the entire image circle.
  • For the first time in the Art line, we have adopted the linear motor “HLA” (High-response Linear Actuator).
  • By adopting a double-sided aspherical lens for the focus element, high-speed and quiet focusing and high tracking performance are achieved despite the large aperture.
  • By adopting a double-sided aspherical lens for the focus element, high-speed and quiet focusing and high tracking performance are achieved despite the large aperture.
  • The lens barrel is equipped with a focus mode switch, a switch that turns the aperture ring click ON/OFF, an aperture ring lock switch that prevents inadvertent operation, and an AFL button that can be assigned any function from the camera.
  • It has a dust- and drip-proof structure, and the front element of the lens has a water- and oil-repellent coating.

via Digicameinfo

Confirmed: Sony will announce a new camera in March! And it’s not going to be the A9III or A7cII…but still something “important”


A super classic chrome Sony A1 camera (posted on my AI channel). As I yet don’t have pics of the real camera coming in March :)

Other copycat rumor sites are claiming the new A9III or A7cII will be announced in February. From what I heard both cameras will NOT be announced in February. What I can definitely say us that a NEW camera will be announced in March and this will not be a new A9III or A7cII but something else!

I currently know of two “different” cameras, both coming in 2023…as soon as I know which one is coming in March I will post the info on my youtube channel and on my Instagram account. Stay tuned!