$270 off on this high quality small FE lens at BHphoto’s Dealzone (Click here).

Today Canon will announce the new C50 and here is a leaked picture comparing the size of the new cine camera with the Sony FX3.

Canon C50 specs:

• 32MP FF sensor
• 7k internal Raw at 50fps
• 4k 120p
• Two base ISO of 800 and 6400
• Open Gate
• no IBIS
• 14 configurable buttons
• no built-in ND’s
• 1 CF express Type B and 1 SD slot
• Announcement on Sept 9
• Price around 4.000 Euros

There is also a new XLR handle with record button and digital zoom button

Here are the leaked Nikon Zr images. The camera will be announced on September 10 at 7:30 London time. It will directly compete with the current Sony FX3.

Nikon Zr specs:

• 24MP partially stacked sensor
• 6k all intra
• IBIS
• one SD and on micro SD card slot
• Announcement on Sept 10

Thanks to the tipster for sending me these images!

Stay tuned on September 9 at 9am London time (10am Berlin, 4am New York, 1am Los Angeles) to follow the Sigma live announcement!

Sigma 135mm f/1.4 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK.

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• 105mm filter thread
• Weight: ~1320g
• Classic black finish
• Removable tripod collar
• no focus breathing (great for video)
• Available for Sony E and Leica L-mount
• Announcement: September 9

Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• 72mm filter thread
• weight under 600g
• Size similar to this Canon lens
• Available for Sony E and Leica L-mount
• Announcement: September 9

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 II preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

• Full-frame autofocus lens
• About 25% shorter and lighter than it’s predecessor.
• Available for Sony E and Leica L-mount
• Announcement: September 9

In a recent feature on Kitamura’s Shasha blog, the spotlight was placed on one the TechArt LM-EA9 Mark II adapter. While lens adapters have long allowed vintage optics to mount onto modern digital bodies, this one takes things a step further by enabling autofocus, face/eye detection, and even continuous AF for fully manual legacy lenses.

This smart adapter is designed to mount Leica M-mount lenses onto Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. But its true power lies in its versatility — with the right secondary adapters, it opens the door to an entire world of legacy lenses: Nikon S, Contax, M42, L39, Canon FD, and more.

And unlike traditional passive adapters, the LM-EA9 Mark II features a built-in motorized helicoid, enabling autofocus even on lenses that were never designed for it. This means you can now bring your old Zeiss, Canon Rangefinder, or Voigtländer glass to life in ways that were previously impossible.

With most lenses, the autofocus is reasonably fast and surprisingly accurate — even AF-C (continuous autofocus) and eye-detection AF worked in the tests. You’re essentially turning an all-manual vintage lens into something that behaves like modern glass — a dream for street photographers and retro gear lovers alike.

Another major advantage is the ability to shorten minimum focusing distances. Many vintage lenses — particularly rangefinder types — are limited in how close they can focus. But thanks to the adapter’s internal mechanism, you can “cheat” that limit and bring your subject much closer into view, effectively giving your old lens macro-like capabilities.

The LM-EA9 Mark II maintains a compact form factor, especially compared to DSLR lens adapters. Paired with a Sony A7C R or A7 IV, your setup stays relatively light and stealthy, ideal for travel or documentary work.

Why It Matters

There’s an enormous market of high-quality legacy lenses out there — many with unique rendering styles, swirly bokeh, or legendary sharpness — but up until now, they’ve remained mostly limited to manual focus. With this adapter, those lenses are given a second life in the autofocus era.

And for those looking to get the most from their gear collection without breaking the bank on new lenses, the LM-EA9 Mark II offers a compelling value proposition.

Whether you’re a vintage lens collector, a Sony mirrorless shooter, or just someone who wants to experiment with unique optics, this adapter is a must-watch innovation. It’s not just about compatibility — it’s about transformation. And it’s further proof that in photography, what’s old can be new again — and even better.

Again sorry for this but I wanted to ask one last question to the Sony A7V source:

-> Overall do you think this is a great camera? What did you like most? Thanks ;)

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About those rumors: I have no idea who sent them and 90% of the times they turn out to be wrong. But, it happened in the past that a couple of those were right. So I will post them today, and we all together can eventually keep track of this. If one of the sources turns out to be right than we will know we can trust it a bit more!

Source 1:

FX8 is confirmed. I’ve heard many rental houses talking about it.

Source 2:

Canon is debuting a new 400mm f/2.8 with built in 1.4x TC in Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics for all their Press Photographers to use during the Olympics to match what Nikon has done. When Canon released the R1, Sony instantly took the shine away with the debut of the α1ii last November. What do you think Sony is going to do at the 2026 Winter Olympics if Canon is giving the press access to a brand new 400mm f/2.8 with sharper optics and built in TC? I think you know the answer to that…

Source 3:

There are major problems with the delivery of Sony products in Europe due to problems with the warehouse in Germany. Retailers in several countries are having major problems with getting goods delivered. The problems are said to have started in April, and have still not been resolved

Source 4;

Nikon Z9/Z8 sensor exclusivity expires soon.
The Sony A7V uses the same (revised) fast sensor that can do oversampling 4k 60 from 8k 60 etc. but now with perfect Sony AI autofocus and open third party lenses and better battery.
So this is the sensor A7V will use and it will be cheaper than Z8.
Hope they use good cooling.