Finally I have the fully leaked images of the new lens and also of the A7cr:

Leaked press text for the 16-35mm GM II from an online website:

The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II ( SEL1635GM2) is 133 grams lighter than its predecessor the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM . Together with the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (-191g) and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (-435g) the weight saving is 759g.

The grams saved are basically due to Sony’s optical engineer making a so-called floating optical construction that makes the lens 10 mm shorter and thus lighter. The length is 112 mm and the weight 547 g.

The new construction also means that the center of gravity does not change so much when zooming and focusing (good for filming with a gimbal) and minimizes the occurrence of focus breathing , that is to say that the image section (e.g. focal length) does not change when focusing.

Similar to the other two lenses, Sony has also improved the sharpness and close range. Sony promises that the FE 16-35 mm f/2.8 GM II provides good sharpness right out to the edges already at the maximum aperture of f/2.8. The proximity limit has been improved from 0.28 to 0.22 meters (0.32x magnification).

Another important point with all the upgrades (including the FE 70-200mm f/4 G Macro OSS II ) is that the new lenses have apertures and autofocus motors that can handle bursts at 30 frames per second. The click modes of the aperture ring can be switched off.

The lens hood has been made as compact as possible.

Another improvement is the new anti-reflective treatment Nano AR Coating II which produces smaller and shadowy images. The front lens is of course fluorine-treated to protect against grease, dirt and moisture. The entire construction is weather sealed.

The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II will begin shipping in October.

Preorders:
Sony A7cII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
Sony A7cR at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
16-35GMII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.

• 547g
• 3 XA lens
• 4 XD motor
• Optimized for video
• Around US2400

All I know for sure is the EU pricing which is 2699 Euro.

A source just sent me this cropped out image of the new Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM lens. It’s clear this is the 300m GM because of the following elements:

1. It’s a prime lens as it has no zoom ring
2. The lens controls are in front of the tripod mount while the 400mm GM and 600mm GM have it on the back

I believe this lens will be announced within the next 4-6 months and be priced around $7,000. And if we are lucky this lens will be announced along a FANTASTIC new stacked sensor camera ;)

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The official Tamron 17-50mm lens patent design

It’s now confirmed by multiple sources that Tamron will announced the 17-50mm f/4.0 autofocus FE lens this week (likely August24). It will have a 67mm filter thread. No info about pricing yet…

According to How2Fly Tamron will tomorrow announce the 17-50mm f/4.0 FE lens. This is one of the lenses patented a while ago and I am confident How2Fly knows his business. So stay tuned for tomorrows announcement!

Sony officially posted this teaser for an August 29 event. It says “a new camera is coming”. but we know we can expect more. This is what will be announced:

• Sony A7cII: 33MP, 4k60p, AI features, improved AF over the A7IV, single SD slot, micro HDMI, fully articulating screen)
• Sony A7cR: 61MP, 4k60p, AI features, single SD slot, micro HDMI, 4D fully articulating screen)
• 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II: Much more compact than the predecessor, aperture ring close to the mount, optically superior.

All leaked images so far:

One source (Thanks!) shared this firsts all image proof that the 16-35m GM II is indeed real and will be announced along the A7cII and A7cR on August 29. A second source told me this:

The reason why I called it a gimbal lens is because it has a very short barrel extension when zooming.

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