So it’s confirmed via Photorumors. The announcement of the new A58 and NEX-3n and the three E-mount lenses is definitely scheduled for next Monday (Feb 25th). Be sure to be online on SonyAlphaRumors on that day! As usual I will update you with all the live news and reviews I can find!
And here are the specs:
Sony A58:
- 20MP Exmor APS-C sensor and 1 stop improvement over predecessor
- OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage
- BIONZ processor
- Clear Image Zoom feature
- Sweep panorama feature
- ISO range: 100-16.000
- 8 fps
- Price for body with new 18-55mm SAM II kit lens $599
Sony NEX-3n:
- 16MP Exmor APS-C sensor (same as NEX-F3)
- ISO range: 200-16,000
- 4fps
- Tiltable LCD screen
- Electronic zoom control
- BIONZ processor
- Built-in flash (GN6)
- Available in two colors: black and silver
- Price for body with 16-50mm kit lens $499
PR also agot the price for the new A-mount lenses:
- Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM lens: around $1500
- Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II: around $200
- Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II: around $3000
PR also got a new info about the compact cameras:
- Sony TX-30 with 18MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and price of $350
- Sony WX-300 with 18MP sensor, 20x optical zoom and price of $300
- Sony HX-300 with 20MP sensor, 50x optical zoom and price of $500
I cannot confirm yet the price of the new lens. As you noticed $3,000 for the 70-400mm lens would be way too high!