AstrHori Teases Ultra-Wide 6mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens – Launch Imminent

AstrHori is preparing to launch a new 6mm f/2.8 ultra-wide lens for APS-C cameras, and it looks set to be available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount versions. Like other lenses from the brand, it’s fully manual with no electronic contacts—but thanks to the extremely wide field of view and deep depth of field, focusing should be straightforward.

This upcoming model will complement AstrHori’s recently released 6.5mm f/2 circular fisheye lens, which offers a dramatic 192-degree field of view, extra-low dispersion glass, and a 9-blade aperture. That lens is currently priced at just $129, suggesting the 6mm f/2.8 could also come in at an attractively low price.

While no official release date has been confirmed yet, the lens already appears close to production, so its retail debut likely isn’t far off.

Who agrees with this statement: If the new Sony A7V uses the same old 33MP sensor it will fail

The next Alpha camera that Sony will announce will most likely be the new Sony A7V. The announcement is expected between September and November. There are still no 100% certain rumors about the camera’s possible specifications, but the most conservative scenario is that it will use the same “old” 33 MP sensor as the current Sony A7IV and will have the new AI chip, improved autofocus and the same body as the Sony A1II.

Personally, I believe that Sony should use a 30MP partially (or completely) stacked sensor on the Sony A7V to make the camera faster. Using the same sensor as the A7IV for a camera that needs to remain relevant and competitive for the next 3-4 years would not, in my opinion, be enough to arouse our enthusiasm. So I ask you:

If the Sony A7V has the same basic specifications as the A7IV (33 MP and 10 fps), but with a new AI chip, AI AF and the body of the Sony A1II... would you still consider purchasing the camera?

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