Sigma will announce a new 28-105mm f/2.8 lens in early September!

I have an exclusive rumor to share today! Multiple trusted sources confirmed that in early September we are getting the following new lens:

  • Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART Full Frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Leica L cameras

This has the potential to become a very popular lens like the Canon 24-105mm f/2.8. Yes, the Canon has a much more useful 24mm at the wide end but I have been told the Sigma weights less, is more compact and more importantly much cheaper!

I hope to get some images of this lens soon. If you happen to find some images please contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use this contact box.

That said, what do you think about this lens?

Will you consider ot buy the new Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 lens?

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Next set of WILD Sony A7V specs: 44MP, 4k120p, price close to 3000 Euro

Trusted sources have confirmed that the Sony A7V will not be launched until 2025. They did not share reliable specs yet, but a new source shared this information today. Since it’s a new source, the rumor could be completely false. But it is based on the REAL IMX366 sensor, which could indeed be perfect for this camera. The new source wrote:

  • The A7 V schedule for early 2025 will finally use Sony the IMX366 44Mp sensor (sensor officially listed here)
  • 120 fps 4k no crop
  • will cost 3000 euros similar to A7 V.

The Sony A7IV was announced in October 2021 and had a price tag of 2799 Euro (now it’s 2200 Euro at Amazon). So I think it’s likely the price will be close to 3000 Euro.

As I told you at the beginning of this article, the source is new, so do not hold me responsible for this. However, if I may guess, I think it is possible that the sensor will be included in the A7V. The official features listed by Sony are:

  • 35mm full size back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
  • Input clock frequency 74.25 MHz
  • All-pixel readout mode *
    Horizontal/vertical 2/2-line binning
    Vertical 1/3 subsampling horizontal 3 binning
    Vertical 1/9 subsampling horizontal 3 binning
  • Window readout function
  • Rolling shutter function moving picture mode
  • All-pixel simultaneous reset supported
  • Electronic first curtain shutter
  • H driver, V driver and serial communication circuit on chip
  • +27dB gain in CDS/PGA on chip
  • Built-in 11-bit/12-bit/13-bit/14-bit A/D converter
  • 16 Lane SLVS-EC interface (2 LINK)
  • R, G, B primary color mosaic filter on chip

So what do you think, would an increase to 44MP be justified?

Crazy rumors about a possible Tamron 28-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD lens coming in September

There are now very wild rumors around the web that Tamron will announce a new 28-180 mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD lens in September. I have no idea if this is BS rumor or not, but if this turns out to be true, we will get a lens that no one else has tried before. The only lens that comes somewhat close is the Canon 24-105mm f/2.8. The Tamron would trade off the (very useful) 24mm at the wide end for a much longer 180mm tele focal length. I guess this would make the lens bigger than the Canon.

I can see this as a useful lens for indoor event shooters that need both flexibility and fast aperture. What do you think…does such a lens make sense to you?

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source: CameraBeta

Had a small break this week: But plenty of Sony and Sigma rumors coming soon…with announcements in 3-4 weeks!

Dear SAR reader, I had a short break this week because I am hiking in the Alps with my family and friends. But this will be my last short break, because I have received several confirmations that Sony will make an announcement in the second half of August and Sigma in early September.
There is also something completely different that I will talk about soon: The possibility of a big shake-up in the mirrorless world. This is “news” from the usual companies, and I will post a youtube video about it on my channel next week (subscribe!). Feel free to guess in the comments what you think might happen ;)

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CONFIRMED: New Sony product announcement in August! This is what will be announced…

Back in May I told you that Sony delayed all the announcement roadmap by up to 2 months. So the 85mm f/1.4 GM II that was scheduled for a late June announcement would come later. I now got 100% solid confirmation that Sony plan an announcement by end of August! I don’t have yet 100% certainty on the products to be announced but I believe:

  • 99% chance we are getting the Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II
  • 80% chance we might be getting the Sony FX9 successor
  • 20% chance we are getting the 24-70mm f/2.0 GM

The 24-70mm f/2.0 GM is more likely to be announced in September and the first Alpha Full Frame camera should be coming in September/October. 

One more thing: TWO trusted sources now confirmed there is no Sony A7V coming in late 2024.

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