The past years I noticed that Amazon doesn’t follow the usual Sony rebate actions. But this time it’s different and all cameras and lenses got a huge discount. Just check out the general search pages at Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT, Amazon NL. You will notice instant price drops on most cameras and lenses
Here are the first pictures of the new Sony A1II and the 28-70mm f/2.0 FE lens. Two more sources have confirmed today that these pictures are real (when I made the video yesterday, I still had doubts). It will come as no surprise that the A1II looks exactly like the Sony A9III. Unfortunately, I still haven’t gotten any detailed specs on the new camera, although I’ve been told that the updates are a collection of minor improvements and there’s nothing earth-shattering. More of a solid “facelift” of the A1 than a major new release.
I have not received any information about the possible introduction of a new 100-400GMII or any other “surprises”. All I know is that very likely the Sony A7V will be the next Alpha full frame camera to be announced after the A1II.
I thank all sources for their help and hope to share some solid A1II specs soon. In the meantime, here is the not yet 100% confirmed information on the two new products that will be announced on November 19th: