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The new lens was already displayed as a prototype some months ago (see image below). And the specs are known too.

LAOWA New Lens CF8-16mm F3.5-5.0 C-Dreamer Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens:

• Full size conversion angle of view 12-24mm
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Aperture blades: 5
• Shortest shooting distance: 0.2m
• Filter: 86mm
• all metal body
• Size: 88.3×88.54mm
• Weight: about 463g
• Mount: Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon R, Canon EF-M

Here are the first leaked images and specs of the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 lens that will be announced on October 5:

Specifications:

Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups (3 FLD, 1 SLD and 4 aspherical elements)
Angle of view: 109.7°-76.5° (APS-C)
Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F22
Minimum focus distance: 11.6 (W) -19.1 (T) cm
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4 (W) – 1:6.9 (T)
Filter size: φ67mm
Dimensions (maximum diameter x length): φ72.2 mm × 62.0 mm.
Weight: 260 g / 9.2 oz.

Additional features:

Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups (3 FLD, 1 SLD and 4 aspherical elements).
Internal focusing system
High-speed autofocus compatible
Stepping motor
Compatible with in-camera lens aberration correction

*Function only available for supported cameras. Available corrections or auto correction functionality may vary depending on camera model.

*On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with “ON” or “OFF” in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to “ON” (AUTO).

DMF and AF+MF support
AF Assist compatible (Sony E-mount only)
Super multi-layer coverage
Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings on L-Mount cameras

* Function only available for supported cameras.

Dust- and splash-proof frame construction
Push-type petal lens hood LH706-02
Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately)
Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
Each lens is subject to SIGMA’s MTF metering system
7-blade rounded diaphragm
Durable precision-made brass mount.

Handcrafted with craftsmanship “Made in Aizu, Japan”.

Here are some new images of the lens that will be announced on October 6. The specs are:

VILTROX AF 20mm F2.8

• 8 groups 10 elements
• 7 aperture blades
• Minimum shooting distance 0.19m
• Filter diameter 52mm
• Size 64.9×59.6mm
• stepping motor drive
• 189g
• Sony E・Fuji X・Nikon Z
• Officially announced for Sony E in early October
• 899 yuan (around $125)

via Asobinet

Apparently the head of the Sony A1 development shared the news to “some guys”: Within December Sony will release a “Major” Sony A1 firmware update. I have no details about the possible new features that are coming along. But I expect at minimum that they will add some features available on the much more affordable ZV-E1 and FX30 cameras like,focus breathing, AF assists, animal eye AF in video and so forth…

Fingers crossed this rumor is true and fingers crossed a similar update can be expected for the A7sIII too!

Canon’s weakest spot compared to Sony is the fact that they have “closed” their mount not allowing third party manufacturers to easily make lenses with full electronic support. Sony correctly has done the exact opposite and it’s also one of the main reasons why the E-mount success has been a full success.

If the rumor is correct Canon will change course and the official announcement will happen by end of 2023.

In my opinion the L-mount alliance is the perfect example of how you should do it: Open the mount for both camera and lens manufacturers.

I do believe Sony should be open to the idea to allow third party manufacturers to make E-mount cameras too. Full Frame OM Digital cameras with their nice Olympus bodies could be an option. And so some of the Chinese manufacturers…

Fujirumors reports that Sigma will also announce the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN on October 5th. Every DC DN lens is available for E-mount so I am sure this will be coming for E-mount too. This means we can expect two new lenses next week:

• Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 E and L-mount lens
• Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN  X, E, L-mount