7Artisans posted some new images of the new pancake lens. The lens should be listed any time soon on their Amazon storefront.
7Artisans 18mm F5.6 pancake lens specs:
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PetaPixel made a forecast for 2025 and thinks Sony will launch those two cameras:
1) Sony will launch the a7R VI and it will feature a jump to 80-megapixels.
The a7R V is a great camera, but Sony will finally answer calls to make a full-frame camera that will make the most significant megapixel jump in recent memory. Technically, Sony semiconductor already has the ability to make a 90-megapixel full-frame camera based on Fujifilm’s excellent 40-megapixel APS-C sensor, so there is an easy way to get to this mark. The only thing holding that sensor back would be its scan speed, but for a stills-focused camera, that might not be a deal-breaker.
2) Sony probably will lean more toward bringing back the RX1 rather than an RX100-style camera.
What do you think about this?
My own take based on good guess and NOT on rumors:
I am really not sure the A7rVI will still be announced in 2025….and much less sure we will get the RX1 successor. But of course I hope to be proven wrong!
SonyAlphaBlog tested the new lens and concluded:
The Sony 28-70mm F2 GM is a surprisingly lightweight (918g) F2 zoom lens that is suitable for everyday use. Except for the drop in performance at the corners of the 28mm, it excels in most areas, including resolution, color rendition, micro-contrast, and smooth bokeh. It is an ideal choice for wedding photographers.
Also PCmag tested the lens and concluded:
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM matches the flexibility of a zoom with the image quality and background-blurring power of a prime, and somehow doesn’t break your back in the process.
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Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
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