Reliable leaked How2Fly just tweeted that Tamron will soon announce a new BIG zoom lens! I have no idea yet about th possible specs but we can guess based on patents:
According to data from the research company Techno System Research, Canon, which ranks first in global supply of mirrorless cameras, accounts for 41% in 2023:
Nikkei reports that Canon Vice President Tsuyoshi Tokura called Sony “the biggest competitor.” By launching the Canon R1 flagship camera, it hopes to avoid Sony’s pursuit.
Sony has been leveraging the Group’s latest sensor technology to improve camera performance.The photo recording the “miraculous moment” after former US President Trump was shot was taken by Sony’s latest flagship model α9III. At the Paris Olympics, which opens on July 26, Canon will provide more than 100 flagship cameras to professional photographers for free.It can be said that the Olympic stage is also the top arena in the field of cameras. Canon has adopted a full product line strategy from beginners to professional users, and the flagship model at the top of the pyramid is the “face” of the brand.In order to maintain its leading position in the camera market, the professional user market is crucial.Can the flagship model of the brand be photographed at the Paris Olympics and be passed down to future generations?The flagship camera will become a touchstone for Canon’s future competitiveness.
My private thoughts: The new Canon R5II is a superb camera. But the new Canon R1 is certainly not the “flagship” camera that can compete with the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9. And it is not as innovative as the Sony A9III.
The new 75mm f/1.8 is available for $899 at BHphoto (Click here). As you know I am a big fan of those Voigtlander primes: They have excellent image quality in a compact design. The trade off is of course the lack of autofocus.
Official product description:
The Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical Lens from Voigtlander is a large aperture, manual focus lens for Sony E-mount cameras. This lens is optimized to cover a full-frame image circle, and it is equipped with electronic contacts, which provide Exif data to the camera body. In-body image stabilization, focus magnification, focus peaking, and focus guide functions are all supported. The aspherical design provides excellent image performance throughout the entire aperture range, and the fast maximum aperture combined with the 12-blade circular diaphragm provides beautiful bokeh. Additionally, the aperture ring features a click-switching mechanism that allows the aperture to be used without click-stops when shooting video.
Sony A7IV with kit lens for 2124 Euro only at Amazon Germany (Click here) is the lowest price ever!And no, this doesn’t mean the A7V is coming soon. In fact I have a rumor about that coming on Monday ;)
Til July 28 prime members save 20% on all new Nextorage CFexpress Type cards sold on Amazon US (Click here). These are now the most affordable VPG rated Type A cards!
VPG 400 class (minimum fo 400MB/s the card can write continuously). Links to Amazon US&EU:
In early 2024 I told you that Sony plans to announce a new GM 24-70 mm f/2.0 lens. This information was provided to me by two reliable sources, so I am confident that the rumors will prove to be correct. The sources told me that the lens will probably be announced after the launch of the ZV-E10II and the 85mm GMII (coming soon). What is special about this lens is that:
It’s the world’s first 24-70mm lens with constant f/2.0 aperture
Now, a Japanese youtuber claims to know some specifications of the lens. I have no idea whether we can trust him as a source or not, so take this information with great skepticism. He writes:
Lens weight is just 1145g
extensive use of special lightweight material
no built-in optical image stabilization
excellent vignetting and aberration control
price could be around $3000
For comparison, the weight of the current Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII lens is 695 g, while that of the Canon 28-70mm f/2.0 lens is 1430 g. So the Sony would weigh 285 g less than the Canon despite having 4mm more at the wider end. As I told you, I do not know if this Youtuber is sharing correct info, but I am sure that Sony has the capabilities to achieve such an impressive reduction in weight and size. So let’s hope the info turns out to be right!
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