DC.watch shared the first images of the Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar FE lens. Voigtlander’s goal is to make this one of the world’s best lenses. The lens is “in development” and will be released sometimes in 2017.

These are the lens specs:

SAR was one of the few sites saying A-mount wasn’t dead and that the A99II would come (although the release timing was unclear). Still, there are many other bloggers and folks that believe that the A99II will be the last A-mount camera…and therefore A-mount is dead anyway. Well…wrong again! Sony manager Kimio Maki just got interviewed by Amateur Photographer:

“Maki confirmed that Sony will continue to create new camera systems for A-mount, telling AP he is confident there is sufficient demand.” Maki said: “Running A-mount alongside the E-mount is very important. A-mount is a keeper.”

And there are many more info on that second article:

1. Sony will develop new A-mount lenses depending on the customers request
2. A-mount users hail from Japan and Europe, although he did not know how many exist worldwide.
3. About touchscreen: “We may have to add touchscreen panels to our entry-level models, but professionals don’t require it. If the professionals change their mind and put in the request we may need to change this in the future.“

Just an idea: Sony should release a lens roadmap for A-mount. That’s the kind of things that create confidence around the system!

You can now preorder the new Sony A99II:
In USA at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
In Europe at Calumet Germany and WexUK.

1) Phase One announced a new “cheaper” entry level 101 Megapixel Sony sensor back named IQ1 100MP. It costs only $33,000 compare to the $44,00 you have to spend for the IQ3. (PhaseOne).
2) First 1 Terabyte SD card announced (more info at Mirrorlessrumors).
3) Novoflex announced a new PL to Sony E-mount adapter.
4) Samyang XEEN 16mm T2.6, 85mm F1.2 and 14mm F2.4 Hands-On Photos (Photographyblog).
5) Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Hands-On Photos (Photographyblog). Hands-on with Laowa 15mm F2 FE (Dpreview).
6) Fuji claims the GFX uses a new 51 Megapixel sensor made by Sony which is not used in any other medium format camera (Fujirumors).
7) Tamron 150-600 & new teleconvertors by Matt Granger
8) Tokina 20mm FE Firin impression at ThePhoBlographer.
9) Laowa 15mm FE lens hands-on video by Matt Granger

Also in Europe the A99II is now available for preorder at Calumet Germany (Click here) and WexUK (Click here). Shipment start on November 2. That’s much earlier than the November 30 shipment dat in US stores like BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and Amazon (Click here).

There is one very top source who shared 100% correct info on the RX1rII and A99II. And as he is sharing the info anonymously via our contact form I have to public this post to be sure he read me.

Question to source:

First of all thanks for the info. I know it’s not easy to share Sony information. I have a short question: Can you give us an update about the next High End FF E-mount camera? Like possible release time and sensor info. And is there also a way to contact you via email to avoid chatting through official SAR posts :) Thanks!

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And if you have some “rumor” to share just send me an anonymous messages here. Please use an Pseudonym so that I can recognize you in the future:

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As you may remember Tokina just announced a new 20mm f/2.0 Full Frame manual focusing E-mount lens (specs here at BHphoto).
Well at photokina Tokina is teasing the launch of three more lenses and this time they will all have autofocus too:

1) Super Wide FE autofocus lens (release 2017)
2) Fast wide FE autofocus lens (release 2017)
3) Zoom FE autofocus lens (release 2018)

And here is the Tokina 20mm FE lens hands-on by Matt Granger:

Thanks Benjamin for this!

Voigtlander officially announced the “development” of the new 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar FE lens! Here are the full specs:

Thanks to the anonymous soruce who sent me this!