Body size: maximum diameter Φ61mm x total length 74.5mm Supported formats: APS-C Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups Filter size: Φ46mm Minimum Focus Distance: 0.92m Maximum magnification: 1/2.5 Focusing method: Manual focus (front lens extension method) Weight: about 235g Hood: MH-461
Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex f/8 MF CF
Body size: maximum diameter Φ88.6mm x total length 125mm Supported formats: APS-C Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups Filter size: Φ77mm Minimum Focus Distance: 1.77m Maximum magnification: 1/2.5 Focusing method: Manual focus (front lens extension method) Weight: about 545g Hood: MH-775
Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex f/11 MF CF
Body size: maximum diameter Φ96.1mm x total length 168mm Supported formats: APS-C Lens construction: 7 elements in 7 groups Filter size: Φ86mm Minimum Focus Distance: 2.61m Maximum magnification: 1/2.5 Focusing method: Manual focus (front lens extension method) Weight: about 725g Hood: MH-861
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I know I am crazy to even attempt to write such a clickbait post. But I still hope Sony managers are hearing me (and you) out. I strongly believe there is a big market for a Sony A7000. it could be a $1999 mini A1 for the masses!
Today Fuji announced the new X-T5 (BHphoto, Amazon). First I am going to the key specs of the Fuji and than to the imaginary A7000:
X-T5:
40MP sensor
3.69 million EVF
4k60p
$1,699
The A7000 could offer the A1 controls and speed for a fraction of the price. Here my wishlist specs:
You can now check out images and specs on Amazon (Click here). Sony sadly has nothing to compete against it. The A6600 is the closes match, but it lacks the nice controls, bigger body, 40MP sensor and some other cool features the X-T5 has.
Once more I scream into the void that we need a new A7000: