First wild Sony A1II rumors: Same 50MP sensor, new AI features

I know from reliable sources that the Sony A1II will be on the market in 2025. But that is all I know for sure. What I can share today is a message from a new source about the possible specifications of the Sony A1II. Keep in mind that new sources are obviously unreliable, but I believe that these specifications he mentioned might still be close to reality. Let us therefore read his message:

There’s a high probability the A1m2 will drop before end of year. But the very end of year. The only reason it would be in Jan 2025 would be bc of production issues. I’m told same chip…just the updates we expect AI chip etc, and in same body.No A9III body. The A93 body would be a Mark 3 version bc of existing grip and cages etc and customers. Prototypes are in the wild.

I hope reliable sources can soon confirm or deny this rumor. But if I had to guess the possible specifications of the A1II, these would be more or less what the “new source” claims: Same A1 sensor but improved speed and new AI chip. Why do I think that?

Honestly, the 50MP sensor is still the best in class. I don’t think there is a need for a high-resolution version. Also, since this is a camera for the best image quality with the best possible speed, global shutter is not an option. It is hard to sell a flagship camera that has a dynamic range 1/3 stop lower than its predecessor. I am more surprised to hear that it will keep the same body. The A9III has the best body so far, and it doesn’t seem fair for the A1II to fall short. What do you guys think?

Rumored Sony A1II specs:

  • 50MP (same Sony A1 sensor)
  • new AI chip
  • improved frame rate
  • best in class autofocus
  • C2PA authentication
  • SD+ CFexpress Type A 4.0 generation dual hybrid slot
  • same A1 body style (no upgrade to the A9III body)
  • Announcement between November 2024 and January 2025

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Crazy competition rumor: Fujifilm is working on a new camera with different sensor size….is it Full Frame?

I think Fujifilm shot themselves in the foot by not launching a full-frame system camera. They certainly would have taken some of their share of the full-frame camera market from Canon, Nikon and Sony. Instead, they opted for medium format, but that has many disadvantages:

  • Cameras are bigger
  • Lenses are MUCH bigger
  • More expensive
  • Medium format sensor innovation pace is much slower than FF

Now Fujirumors reports that Fujifilm is working on a completely NEW camera that will not be a successor to a current model. And what’s even more interesting is that it will have a “new sensor size”. Obviously this could mean anything: 1inch, MFT, Full Frame or super large medium format and so forth. But if I would be the big boss at Fujifilm I would make sure to release a fixed lens Full Frame camera. Something like a Fuji version of the super compact Sony RX1 series. It would be the first competitor of the hot selling Leica Q3 and at the same time also be a test model for Fuji to see if it would make sense to later announce a FF camera with interchangeable system.

For Sony this would mean new strong competition don’t you think?

One more message to the Sony managers: where is our new RX1 FF camera model?  :)

Is this real? Allegedly leaked image of the new Sony 28mm f/2.8 FE pancake lens

A new source just sent me the image of an allegedly new Sony 28mm f/2.8 FE pancake lens with the following text:

Sony is about to launch a new full frame e-mount pancake lens to finally compete directly with the Canon 28mm f/2.8 and Nikon 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses. This is a true pancake lens design (unlike the 24/40/50 G trio). It is not a G lens and will be priced very aggressively. They don’t want to lose sales to the recent third party Viltrox and Samyang pancake lenses and were very surprised with their popularity online and with the Sony alpha community wanting a pancake lens. Unlike the Viltrox and Samyang this will be a proper full featured FE lens with manual focus ring and adjustable aperture from f/2.8 to f/22 and high quality optics, sharp from f/2.8 with minimal vignetting.

This is coming from a new source so this could be total BS. I hope trusted sources can soon confirm if this rumor is true or not. If you happen to have some info about that please drop me a message using this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

Anyway, what do you think about this rumored lens. Would you love this to be true?

 

LEAKED image of the new Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD 1:1 MACRO FE lens to be announced on September 26

On September 26 at 6am London time Tamron will launch their next new Full Frame E-mount lens. It’s the 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD 1:1 MACRO. The lens will be priced at $699 which is $400 less than the Sony 90mm macro.

Press text:

TAMRON 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD 1:1 MACRO for SONY E-MOUNT & NIKON Z MOUNT (Model F072)
TAMRON’s Legendary 90mm Macro is Reborn for Mirrorless

TAMRON’s new 90mm F2.8 MACRO for full-frame mirrorless offers unparalleled sharpness from center to edge and a velvety bokeh effect. TAMRON introduces its first 12-blade circular aperture, ensuring perfectly circular bokeh and minimal vignetting especially in the macro range. The 12-blade design creates 12 rays for stunning starburst effects when stopped down, making it ideal for dramatic images with point light sources. This compact mid-telephoto macro is just 126.5mm (5″) long and weighs 630g (22.2oz.), has a maximum diameter of 079.2mm. It fits comfortably in the palm making it easy to hold for long periods of time. The lens is equipped with a focus limiter switch that can restrict the AF focus range, enabling faster focusing during AF shooting. This feature also helps prevent the lens from searching focus in full range when losing focus during close-range AF photography. The rotational torque of the focus ring has been carefully calibrated to assist with precise Manual Focus operation. SonyAlphaRumors
This moderate torque makes fine-tuning the focus more exact and ensures that the results are accurate. The new hood design with a sliding window for easy filter use lets photographers rotate filters without removing the hood. The 90mm F2.8 MACRO is compatible with the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility software. It lets users change lens settings, assign camera functions and update firmware when necessary. In addition, the mobile version is especially useful for macro photography where a tripod is often used. Users may customize functions for various still photography and videography shooting styles. This lens excels in macro, landscape, and portrait photography, offering unique photographic expressions across genres.

Key Features

  • High optical performance and image reproduction
  • Outstanding Flat-Field performance
  • TAMRON’s first 12-blade circular aperture for stunning circular bokeh and starburst effects
  • Compact size, just 126.5mm (5″) long and 630g (22.2 oz.)
  • New hood design with sliding window for easy filter rotationSAR
  • High-speed and high-precision VXD AF with superb subject tracking performance
  • Precise torque for comfortable MF operation
  • Focus limit switch to prevent loss of AF during close-up shots
  • Proprietary software tool TAMRON Lens Utility for lens function customization and firmware updates
  • Focus Set Button for assigning camera function and TAMRON Lens Utility function -Moisture-Resistant Construction and BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coating
  • Ø67mm filter size, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras

Specifications of the 90mm Di Ill

  • Maximum Aperture F2.8
  • Minimum Aperture F16
  • Diagonal Angle of View 27° 2′ (for full-frame mirrorless format)
  • Lens Construction 15 elements, 12 groups (4 LD lens elements)
  • Filter Diameter 67mm
  • Minimum Focus Distance 0.23m/9.1″
  • Max. Mag. Ratio 1:1
  • Maximum Diameter 079.2mm
  • Length* 126.5mm/5′
  • Weight* 630g/22.2oz.
  • Diaphragm Blades 12 (circular diaphragm)
  • Standard Accessory Round-shaped hood with filter effect control window and caps
  • Compatible Mount Sony E & Nikon Z mount

*Length and weight are for Sony E-Mount

Compared with the Sony the Tamron can focus 5cm closer (23cm vs 28cm), has 12 blades instead of 9. I suspect price will be lower too.

Thanks to the source for sending me this!

Is Tamron seriously planning to launch this 20-400mm megazoom?

I got a tip from an anonymous caller. So there is a high probability that this is WRONG and BS. But I’m posting this anyway because this lens has a unique focal length and I’m actually wondering if you would want a lens like this:

Tamron is planning to release a 20x superzoom lenses in autumn 2024: the 20-400mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, which weighs in at just over 1kg, but isn’t particularly heavy.
Tamron’s full-frame focal lengths range from 17mm to 500mm, but the arrival of the 20-400mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, which almost covers the entire focal length range, breaks the silence in the field of lightweight full-frame superzooms.
Meanwhile, evaluations of pre-production models show that its image quality is surprisingly close to that of other 400mm/500mm lenses from the same manufacturer.

Like I said, I think it’s 95% likely that this rumor is wrong. But just imagine for a moment if there was such a lens…. One lens to tulle them all :)