Sony rumors recap: Sony A7sIII, A6700, 24mm GM, 200-600mm, 500mm and 600mm

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Time to make a serious recap of the reliable rumors and news we got so far:

Note:
The recently registered camera code “WW213188” is for the new Sony RX100Va. This means no new Sony camera is expected to be announced within 2-5 weeks.

Sony A7sIII:
This is the next FF E-mount camera that will be announced this year. It will have 4k 60p recording while it probably has no internal 10 bit recording (at 4k60p). I think it’s highly likely the A7sIII will have the new 5.6 million dot EVF from Sony. With a refresh rate of 240fps this simply is the ideal match for this camera. But the new EVF mass production will start in November which would mean the A7sIII would be announced at Photokina (September) or at the New York photo show (October) at earliest.
As stated recently by a Sony manager the A7sIII will keep the As7II identity (which means low Megapixel sensor with High ISO performance).

Sony A6700:
My very best source a new high-end APS-C model is scheduled to be announced this year. I guess it will be called A6700. No specs have been shared yet but we can guess it will have some of the improvements of the new A7 series like the larger Z-battery.

24mm f/1.4 GM:
A trusted source told me this lens is coming as next from Sony. No info about the announcement date. I hope it’s coming in August-September.

200-600mm FE:
I heard the 200-600mm FE is on the Sony roadmap and that it should be announced some time after the 400mm FE availability.

500mm and 600mm f/4.0 FE:
Both lenses are being developed by Sony and one of these could be announced in late 2019 at earliest.

135mm FE:
Also this lens is on Sony’s roadmap. I am not 100% sure about the aperture but it should be f/1.8.

Sigma:
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens to be announced before Photokina

Samyang:
One more Samyang AF lens will be announced this year

That’s all for now!

 

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Sony Tidbits…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CshxrK9s2sI
“Karina” | Behind The Scenes Photographed With The Sony A7III

Which Version is Better? | Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Art Sony E-Mount (That1CameraGuy).
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 OOF PSFs (Jim Kasson).
New SLR Magic Anamorphot 1.33x-65 for Micro Primes and MK 50-135mm Zoom (Explora).
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra-Macro review at Opticallimits.
Sony FE 35mm 2.8 vs Rokinon 35mm 2.8 AF (Mirrorlesscomparison).

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Hrvoje (http://omeneo.com/primers/):

We have recently introduced Primers EQX for Sony F55 and updated few exisiting sets. As of now, F55 gets to shine with significantly improved organic imagery compared to standard transformation routes.
Primers are professional per-sensor designed image transformation tools, embodied in a 3DLUT, which utilise the full potential of the camera by optimally transforming its signal from base colour science.
We are happy to announce that we have reached a new level of image quality.
Primers Gen4 bring what we have strived towards for two and and a half years and worked upon passionately in spare time between high-paced production work on set and studio post-production.
Primers EQX for Sony FS7 mk1, mk2  & FS5 mk1 and now updated with multilple improvements. We have also updated Sony A7R2. A7R2 set includes Primers for Cine4 and S-Log2 gammas and new Primers for it require different camera setup than the previous generation. Detailed info is in the package.
All new Primers include Gen4 level of picture quality. Other cameras are due for a Gen4 update and new cameras are in the works.
This is a major update and a huge step. Despite all the work it took I have decided not to charge for this update. There is now a donate option on the webpage for anyone willing to help this project. Also, good word helps.
Updates start soon and everyone will be notified via email.
Thanks to all Creatives for their support.
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Rare findings: E-mount modified Tachonar 35mm f/1.0 lens for sale on eBay

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There is only one of these lenses on the market: The E-mount modified Tachonar 35mm f/1.0 lens sells for $2,600 on [shoplink 71663 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. This lens works in APS-C mode only. Still if you are into market for collection items this might be for you.

This is the only image sample they posted on [shoplink 71663 ebay]their auction page[/shoplink]:

A longer list of E-mount modified lenses can be found on [shoplink 72576 ebay]that eBay page[/shoplink].

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(SR5) First pictures of the new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 FE lens leaked!

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Those are the first pictures of the new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 FE lens. The lens will be announced within few days!

Zeiss 40mm Batis specs:

Distagon optical design
The shortest shooting distance is 0.24 m
With focus limiter (Full / ∞ ~ 0.4 m / 0.5 m to 0.24 m)
Filter diameter is 67 mm
Batis Size close to 85mm (40mm is slightly smaller)

Links to current Batis lenses:
Batis 135mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Batis 85mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Batis 25mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Batis 18mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

 

via Nokishita

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Guilherme Escosteguy‎
Anelise.
https://www.instagram.com/guilhermeescosteguy_photo/
Sony A7r3 + Helios 44-2 58mm @f8 ISO100 1/125sec
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