Nash posted this funny “rumor” in our A7sIII group  :)

Sony confirmed multiple times that they will  release a new A7sII successor and that it will “exceed expectations”. The only info I got from a source in Summer is that the A7sIII has a cooling vent and records 4k120p (at least the prototype did so).

The other info I got are from anonymous and first time sources so it’s likely to be wrong. The following info is only posted for clickbait-fun…keep it in mind ok?  :)

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Source 1:
I tested a prototype of the A7SIII one month ago and it will shoot 5.9k with 4k120 and a 36 MP Dual backlit global sensor

Source 2:

Upcoming Sony camera to support 8bit X-OCN codec with 10bit option when grip is attached. Other features include previously mentioned 4K 120P. Pressure from Panasonic FF as it supersamples 4K 4:4:4 from 8K sensor.

Source 3:

Hey, wanted to note that 36mp sensor you’ve mentioned is for upcoming 8k video centric camera(s) that should hopefully debut next year. The sensor is being considered for several camera models. Technically the sensor is capable of high read speeds. However I’ve heard heat and energy drain over the read speeds needed for video use are a major hangup, so much so that, last I heard about it anyway, it’s still unknown what sort of camera bodies the sensor will end up in. Either way I’ve heard things about loud fans and large heatsinks, all trying to be squeezed as small and quiet as possible. It’s such a problem that actual 8k recording might be reserved for external recorders on a more compact camera bodies, though the goal is still internal recording at 8k if possible.

Source  4:

English is not my native language, sorry
This saturday I had a lunch with a Sony ambassador.
I asked him about the Sony A7SIII and why sony is so slow. Here is his answears:
A7SIII wont be revolurionay but more something like a mini FX9 without high quality codec.
Sony was aware of the S1H from the beginning, but this is not the main reason sony delayed A7SIII.
The main reason are:  
– To wait the introduction of the FX9 because the sensor could be inside the A7S3  
– The marketing problem with high quality codec in the mirrorless line
– To find something different (marketing approche), other kinds of demands (to reduce the lack of internal 422 4K) = fully articulated screen

So don’t expect a S1H competitor, Sony marketing is against internal 422 in his mirrorless camera line.
422 (in 4K at least) is for FS/FX line.

A7SIII specs:
FX9 sensor (or a tweaked version)
IBIS
4K60p
H264 / H265 10bits
FX9 autofocus
S-Cinetone
High DR
Dual Iso
Fully articulated touch screen, high quality screen and EVF

No 6K, no prores, no 422 in 4K, no high bitrate, no xavc-i

At the Photokina press conference in late 2018 Sony promised the release of 12 more lenses. They didn’t give us a timeframe which is kind of weird. But I guess that all those 12 lenses will be announced in 2019 and 2020.

Six of those twelve lenses have been announced:

Sony 135mm GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera, ParkCameras, WexUK, Calumet DE.
Sony 200-600mm FE at Amazon, BHphoto, FocusCamera, BuyDig, Adorama, Henyrs, Amazon DE. Calumet DE. Amazon UK. WexUK. ParkCameras. Amazon FR. Amazon IT. Amazon ES. Sony Japan. Sony Australia.
Sony 600mm FE GM in USA at Amazon, BHphoto, FocusCamera, BuyDig, Adorama, Henyrs. Calumet DE.WexUK. ParkCameras. Sony Japan. Sony Australia.
Sony 35mm f/1.8 FE USA/CA at Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera, BHphoto, Henrys. Calumet DE, ParkCameras, WexUK, Calumet NL.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama , FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.

The question is…what to expect next?

Let’s start with Sony patented lens designs:
– 500mm f/4
– 100mm f/1.4

I think both lenses are likely to be released. I am 100% sure the 500mm f/4.0 is on the roadmap. And also the 100mm f/1.4 makes sense. We know Nikon’s 105mm f/1.4 is very popular lens. Would be nice for Sony to have this lens too.

Rumored lenses:
– Sony wants to extend the affordable prime lens offering.
– Sony also said that f/1.2 autofocus lenses could make sense (article here).

What do you hope to get?
I am sharing the list of the six lenses I would like to get:

– 18mm f/1.8
– 21mm f/1.4
– 24-70mm GM II
– 50mm f/1.2
– 85mm f/1.2
– 200mm f/2.0

Comment this post and let us know the SIX lenses that Sony should release in 2019-2020!

The recent Tamron teaser  image for the now announced four new FE lenses

A  source just told me this:

Just wanted to confirm and qualify the 6 lens rumor from Tamron. The quote I got was “I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw 6 new lenses by the end of next year.” I don’t know if that includes the 20 and 70-180 since the Tamron manager I spoke with at PhotoPlus sad “by the end of next year.”

He also revealed that they have absolutely no plans on making fast primes any time soon, but that they will “probably get to them eventually.” Not on the roadmap, so no one should get their hopes up in that regard.

SAR note: I guess that some of the new lenses might be unveiled in 2020 but available in 2021 only. And yes, priority will be new zooms like  for example a  new 150-600mm FE?

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Links to all Tamron FE lenses:
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 FE at BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and Adorama. In EU at Amazon DE, Calumet DE, WexUK, Park UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, CameraTools NL.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE at Amazon, Bhphoto, FocusCamera and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE, Amazon UK and Amazon FR.
Tamron 20mm  f/2.8 at Adorama, FocusCamera and BHphoto.
Tamron 24mm  f/2.8 at Adorama, FocusCamera and BHphoto.
Tamron 35mm  f/2.8 at Adorama, FocusCamera and BHphoto.

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE is the fastest autofocus E-mount lens yet

There is a new Sigma patent that will make you jump pf the chair  :)

It describes the design of three f/1.2 fast 50mm,  40mm and 35mm primes for Full frame mirrorless camera. Now, we already got the 35mm f/1.2 so I am pretty confident that we will also get this new 50mm f/1.2.
The third design describes the 40mm f/1.2 but I am unsure if this one will be made for real.

Here is the 50mm f/1.2 lens design with specs:

Focal length: 50.99 mm
F no: 1.25
2ω : 45.97
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 154.20 mm

Here is the 40mm f/1.2 lens design with specs:

Focal length: 41.35 mm
F no: 1.26
2ω : 57.17
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 157.00 mm

Compared to the current Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE  lens this new 50mm FE would be nearly 2cm longer. Quite a beast!

via Hi Lows Note

Time for a rumor recap:

Sony Cameras:
RUMOR: Sony A7sIII might have 4k120p and a cooling vent (70% reliable – article here).
RUMOR: Sony 8k sensors and new codec specification (90% reliable – article here).
RUMOR: Quad Bayer FF sensors from Sony (90% reliable – article here).
RUMOR: FX6 camcorder will  be announced in early 2020. Basically an FX9 but with SDXC cards and XAVC-L only (90% reliable – article here).

Sony Lenses and accessories:
FACT:  Sony’s GP-VPT2BT shooting grip with Bluetooth remote control function has been registered in Asia (article here).
FACT: Sony said f/1.2 FE lenses are a possibility (article here).
PATENT: Sony patented new 100mm f/1.4 and 500mm f/4.0 lenses (article here and article here).

Third party lenses:
RUMOR: Yongnuo will also announce new 35mm f/1.8, 35mm f/2.0 and one 24-70mm FE lens this year! (90% reliable – article here)
FACT: Tamron said they have SIX more FE Lenses on their roadmap (article here).
FACT: Rumiere APO 75mm f/0.95 FE lens coming (article here).
FACT: Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 E-mount lens to be announced soon (article here).

TWO more things:
PATENT: Sony patented a new drone camera (article here).

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Very approximative size comparison between the Sony GM,  new Sigma and the Tamron

I received the full specs of the new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 FE lens that will be announced tomorrow:

Lens construction: 15 groups, 19 elements
Angle of view: 84–34
Number of diaphragm blades: 11 (Rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F22
Minimum focusing distance: 18–38cm
Maximum magnification ratio: Wide 1:2.9-Tele 1:4.
Filter size: φ82mm｜
Dimensions (diameter x length): φ87mm × 122mm / φ3.5in. × 4.8in.｜Weight: 835g / 29.5oz.

UPDATE: I have been told the lens will ship in December already!

The lens is 1,5cm shorter than the Sony GM and weights 30g less. Still no info  about the price but it should cost a bit more than the 24-70mm f/2.8 Canon EF version. but  still $700-$800 less than the Sony GM!

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And here it is the first leaked image of the new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 FE lens!

According to our sources this will be announced tomorrow (November 6).  UPDATE: The lens will start shipping in December!