Here is a leaked image of the soon to be announced new Meike 85mm f/1.8 AF FE lens. As you can see on the image the wight is 388g. Price is rumored to be in the same ballpark of the current 55mm f/1.8 AF FE.
New CFexpress Type A with 4.0 standard (doubles the speed)
C2PA support for content authentication.
Availability in early 2025 only
Sony’s first f/2.0 zoom lens:
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 Full Frame GM lens will be more compact than the Canon 28-70mm lens
Price around $3,000
WILD rumors and probably FALSE:
Got some wild totally unconfirmed rumors on a possible new wildlife lens (maybe an update of the 100-400mm GM).
99% bullshit rumor: New RX1rIII fixed lens 3000 dollar camera (I am near certain it’s BS)
Quick thoughts on the new gear
My take on the Sony A1II:
It will be hard to swallow the fact that this could be a $7,500-$8000 camera. But I’m told that Sony has improved every aspect of the camera and that the sum of the improvements and new features will make it a worthwhile upgrade. So let’s wait until I get the full detailed spec list before to draw conclusions.
My take on the Sony 28-70mm f/2.0:
My originally rumor from 10 months ago said this could be a 24-70mm f/2.0. But Sony is going for the 28-70mm probably to keep the size as small as possible. What do you think is this a god trade off for you?
Let me know in the comment system what your thoughts and expectations are!
CameraBeta leaked this image of an upcoming new Samyang 35mm lens. The aperture has not been mentioned but I guess it’s f/1.4. This could be a new version of the current Samyang 35mm f/1.4 FE lens?
Well folks, I’m very busy these days, but I’ve taken a day off tomorrow, October 29, to discuss the rumors about the Sony announcement on November 19. There will be a livestream at 3pm for this (see video on top). I know you guys hate these teasers, but I have to be online to share and discuss these types of important rumors. What can you expect from me tomorrow?
The names of the gear that will be announced (yes, there is not just ONE thing)
The specs are not 100% confirmed yet, but I will discuss the “unconfirmed” information tomorrow.
One thing is for sure, you’re going to need a lot of $$$ for the new Sony gear coming on November 19 (Easteregg here).
The past three days I got many messages from new sources and some from trusted sources via this contact box or at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. First of all I want thank you all for the help!
A couple of messages to all sources:
Please be patient, I will always try to triple check your rumor to avoid making mistakes ok?
Please try to also send me some proof like images and so forth. You can also ask me to NOT post them but at least I will know your info is real
Important for SAR readers: I am now 100% certain that on November 19 we are going to get a BIG announcement…Easter-egg here ;). I am currently super busy with travel and meetings, but maybe on Tuesday I can setup a live stream on my youtube channel to chat more about this upcoming event. Stay tuned folks!
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According to several trusted sources, Sony will unveil at least one new full-frame Alpha camera on November 19 (or November 20, depending on the time zone). The camera will be unveiled at the New York Creative Space event on November 20 and 21. There might be also a lens but this hasn’t been confirmed yet.
What can we hope to get? The most likely scenario si that we will get the either the Sony A1 or the Sony A7IV successor. And maybe the long time rumored 24-70mm f/2.0 GM. But I am always open for a surprise like a successor of this RX1rII model :)
Trusted sources told me that Sony has a new product launch event planned for the end of November. We are nearly certainly getting a new Full Frame E-mount camera and possibly also a new lens! The source did NOT give any details about what exactly will be announced.
But based on previous rumors, I know that these three products will likely be announced within the next 6-7 months:
24-70mm f/2.0 GM (about the same size and also same price of the Canon 28-70mm f/2.0)
Sony A1 successor (speculated to have same 50MP sensor but with faster FPS, faster AF, CFexpress 4.0 support and AI chip)
My personal speculation is that we could get the Sony A1II and maybe the 24-70mm f/2.0 GM. But like I said, I don’t have any confirmation yet about the specific product names. And because we don’t know what’s coming, you can dream of your perfect camera/lens until reality disappoints you :)
So let me know in this POLL and in the comments what your Christmas present should be!