Confirmed via sources: New Sigma is indeed a tiny bit smaller than the predecessor

A couple of days ago I leaked the image of the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II lens that will be announced on May 16. Some people argued that the new lens looks bigger than the current version. I asked again my sources and they still do confirm the new lens is just a tiny bit smaller than the older lens.

Not that this really is going to keep us up at night…but wanted to let you know that this is the answer I got :)

Competition rumor: Fujifilm will also announce a sort of medium format version of the crazy hot Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm has hit the jackpot with the launch of the X100VI. And what amazes me is that no other company seems to be fast and smart enough to create a real competitor. Sony could have taken the opportunity to relaunch the RX1 line, but so far there is no sign of a new camera on the way.

That is why I am surprised by the news that Fujifilm is doubling down and launching a medium-format camera with a fixed lens in 2025! I wonder why Sony (and Nikon and Canon) are not being serious in the fixed lens camera business. And you can’t say that they were unprepared because the X100 series is hyped since at least 2 years!

Let me know what you think about this:

What kind of NEW fixed lens Sony camera would you liek to get?

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P.S.: Those are my thoughts about the Fujifilm medium format fixed lens camera:

Source: Fujirumors

 

Let’s go crazy on rumors: Super wild (and probably BS?) rumors about a new Sony 85mm f/1.0 GM lens!

As you know I have been the first to tell you that Sony want’s to surprise the photographic world with a lens that has never been made before:

24-70mm f/2.0 GM Full Frame AF lens

Two trusted source confirmed this lens will be announced soon. I don’t have an exact date yet but it could be announced as early as in June. In June we will also get a new 85mm f/1.4 GM II..that also has been confirmed!

-> Warning: Now this is the part where the reliable rumors end: What I want to talk about now are two rumors I got from two different Asian new sources. Those are CRAZY and unconfirmed rumors. So do NOT hold me accountable for those!

Both told me that Sony wants to launch a SUPERFAST lens…faster than f/1.2! As you know, the fastest AUTOFOCUS lenses on the market are f/1.2. The only AF lens ever made that is f/1.0 is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.0 L USM. Having an AF lens at f/1.0 or f/0.95 would be an incredible achievement. Sure, this lens would be big and expensive–but it would also create a web buzz that would last for months, if not years! A bold marketing move to focus attention on the E-mount system. So here is the big question for you:

Should Sony make a f/1.0 (or f/0,95) autofocus prime lens?

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Lot’s of new E-mount autofocus lens teasers from Chinese manufacturers!

The image above shows the upcoming new Meike 35mm f/2.0 Full Frame E-mount and the 33mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount autofocus lenses.

The following teaser image has been posted by 7Artisans and should be for a new 85mm f/1.8 Full Frame autofocus E-mount lens:

And Zhong Yi Optics is rumored to launch a f/1.4 autofocus Full Frame E-mount prime lens this year (Source Weibo)

And than we have this new lens teaser from TTArtisan…but I don’t know if this will be E-mount and/or AF lens:

First LEAKED image of the upcoming Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II lens

I finally got the first image of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II lens that will be announced on May 16. This is what we know about the lens:

  • Optically improved (better color rendition and sharpness)
  • Lighter and a tiny bit more compact
  • 82mm filter size
  • aperture ring
  • inner focusing
  • L and E mount
  • May 16 announcement

Still don’t have the pricing info but I expect this to cost $200-$300 more than the current version. And, how do you like this lens? Will you buy it?

CONFIRMED: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II lens will be announced on May 16

Sigma will announce the new lens next week on May 16! It’s coming for both Sony E and Leica L mount. The info I know so far:

  • 24-70mm f/2.8 II Full Frame lens for Sony E and Leica L
  • The new lens is more compact, optically sharper, has better color rendition, improved AF performance than it’s predecessor
  • Will be price a couple of hundred dollars more than the current 24-70mm lean (now $999 at Amazon).

Sony Xperia 1/10 VI leaked

Sony will soon announce a new Xperia 1 VI and 10 VI. All images have been leaked here: ibb.co. And this is just a selection of images:

Some info on the cameras used:

10VI, 6 Gen 1. Dual camera, now with 2x option (binned from main wide lens)
1VI, zoom lens 85-170mm 3.5-7.1x. Screen 1.5x brighter than old stuff, 1-120Hz.