(SR5) Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM will be announced tomorrow (Feb 26)

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I have now learned that Sony will announce new gear on February 26:

– Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM  (sel135f18gm) for sure
– Note: The new Flash rumor is wrong (other two sources now told me this rumor might be incorrect)

No new camera and no other new E-mount lens will be announced.

I am not sure about the exact announcement hour but usually Sony does announce new products at around 3-4pm London time…

And I also don’t know yet if Sony will give us some more info about their Lens roadmap…I certainly hope they will.

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New Speedmaster 50mm F0.95 III FE lens and 7Artisan 60mm f/2.8 E-mount macro announced

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Shoten announced the new Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III FE lens. Here is the (Google translated) press text:

Scheduled to be released in April 2019
Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 98,000 (excluding tax)

SPEEDMASTER 50 mm F 0.95 III is an ultra large diameter standard lens designed as a mirrorless camera for full size image sensor.
While achieving the phenomenal brightness of aperture opening F value of 0.95, it is also equipped with portability, design has been designed considering balance with the mirrorless machine.
Utilizing the features of the ultra-large aperture lens, it is possible to take handheld photographs in places where there is little light intensity, or to take advantage of beautifully large blur taste.

Improvements from SPEEDMASTER 50 mm F 0.95 M 67 (version 2)
  • Improve image quality by reviewing optical performance.
  • It corresponds to the latest Nikon Z mount · Canon RF mount.

Shoten also announced the new 7 Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro APS-C E-mount lens

Seven designers 7 Artisans 60 mm F 2.8 Macro (Sony E / Canon EF – M / Fuji Film X / Micro Four Thirds)

Scheduled to be released in May 2019
Manufacturer’s preferred price ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax)

7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro is a “60mm macro lens” designed for “APS – C size” mirrorless camera that can shoot from closeup to infinity.
It can be captured without disturbing from remote places such as insects and small animals, so it is suitable for shooting subjects that are difficult to close close-up.
The focus part is sharp, blurred is beautiful, and the whole is depicted richly in gradation.
Ultra close-up shooting up to 5 times magnification is possible by installing an optional extension tube.

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For EU readers: Save 300 Euro on the Zeiss 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 FE lens sold directly by Amazon UK

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This is a seriously good deal: Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 for 999 pounds (1150 Euro) sold direcly by Amazon UK (Click here). That’s 300 Euro less than the next best price I found in Germany.
You also get the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 for 999 pounds again at Amazon UK.

All EU readers can buy from the UK store and not pay any other fee until Brexit happen…than this will change :(

And there is a new low price on the Samayng 35mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens which now sells for 439 Euro at Amazon France (Click here).

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Stay tuned: Sony announcement within 48 hours!

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Within the next 48 hours Sony will announce new E-mount lens(es). From what I heard the press event starts on Monday and ends on Tuesday. Not sure at what time exactly the announcement will be official.

Very good chance the 135mm f/1.8 GM will be announced. But I guess Sony will also give us some info about their future lenses which might include the 500mm and 600mm f/4.0 and a new 35mm f/1.8 G. These lenses could be “pre-announced” on roadmap or/and shows as prototypes.

Rumor recap:

Sony Cameras:
FACT: Sony registered a new RX0 camera model which should be announced within the next few months (article here)
FACT: Sony confirms professional APS-C cameras are on their roadmap (article here).
FACT: Sony confirms new APS-C E-mount gear will be announced in 2019 and “exceed” expecations (article here).
RUMOR: One more E-mount camera will be announced in Q2 (90% reliable – article here)
RUMOR: Sony A7sIII not going to hit the market in first half 2019 (70% reliable)
RUMOR: Sony 8k sensors and new codec specification (90% reliable – article here).

Sony Lenses:
PATENT: Sony patented new 100mm f/1.4, 135mm f/1.8, 500mm f/4.0 and 600mm f/4.0 FE lenses (article here and article here).
RUMOR: Next Sony E-mount lens announcement before the WPPI show in February (100% reliable – article here).
RUMOR: 135mm f/1.8 to be announced within Q1-Q2 (90% reliable)
RUMOR: New APS-C lens to be announced within Q1-Q2 (70% reliable)
RUMOR: New 35mm f/1.8 FE lens is on the roadmap (70% reliable – article here)
RUMOR: New 200-600mm FE lens is on the roadmap (50% reliable)

Third party lenses:
RUMOR: Samyang FE autofocus lens announcement within the next weeks (90% reliable)
RUMOR: Sigma will soon be ready to launch their first FE zoom lenses (70% reliable)
RUMOR: Sigma will launch the first proper mirrorless designed FE lenses in 2019 (70% reliable)
RUMOR: Yongnou is working on the first FE autofocus lenses and some info might be spilled out in March (90% reliable – article here)
RUMOR: New 50mm f/1.0 FE lens being developed by a chinese manufacturer (90% reliable – article here)

One more thing:
PATENT: Sony patented a new drone camera (article here).

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New low price on the Meike Vertical grip for the A9 – A7rIII -A7III

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There is a new low price on the Meike Grip. You get it for $95 at Amazon US (Click here) with the coupon code activated.

There is also a bunch of instant coupon code rebates deals on third party NP-FZ100 batteries:
– 15% off on the Smatree NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery (2-Pack) with Dual Charger Compatible sold by Amazon.
– $5 off on the Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Dual USB Charger sold by Amazon.

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