The same source that shared the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 images told me that while he is not 100% sure yet, he “heard” the Sigma might be even a bit cheaper than the current Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM lens. Now that would be good news!

One the other hand another source that is testing the lens said the lens isn’t really super sharp wide open. So Astrophotographers might be a bit disappointed. Let’s hope this tester is wrong and he might didn’t get a 100% good copy!

Announcement today at 13:00 London time!

On June 8th Sigma will announce this astrophotography dream lens! And here are the very first leaked images of this beast!

The full specs:

• 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
• Lens construction: 19 elements in 15 groups (3 FLD glass elements, 1 SLD glass element, 4 aspherical lenses)
• Shortest shooting distance: 30cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:11.9
• Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
• Size: 101.4 x 149.9mm (151.9mm for E-mount version)
• Weight: 1170g (1160g for E-mount version)
• Cover-type lens cap: LC1014-01
• Tripod socket: TS-141
• Guide plate: GP-11

I got some more info from two new sources:

Source 1:

• A6700 announcement with new kit lens and new 70-200 G on July 12. New menu, same touchscreen and AI feature as the new zv1mkii

Source 2:

• Sensor of ” a6700″ does not have DRAM

And a reader made me notice something I missed:

Just a quick one to point out that the rumored size of the A6700 matches the dimensions of the A7C body. 4mm taller, 3mm deeper (not including grip protrusion). Exactly the same size as the existing A7C body.

On June 8th we will get the new Sigma 14mm f/1.4 FE. Here are the specs:

• 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
• Lens construction: 19 elements in 15 groups (3 FLD glass elements, 1 SLD glass element, 4 aspherical lenses)
• Shortest shooting distance: 30cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:11.9
• Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
• Size: 101.4 x 149.9mm (151.9mm for E-mount version)
• Weight: 1170g (1160g for E-mount version)
• Cover-type lens cap: LC1014-01
• Tripod socket: TS-141
• Guide plate: GP-11

Source: Sigma teaser

Trusted sources confirmed to me that a new High End APS-C camera will be announced on July 12! All info about that in my latest video!

Just my wishful thinking: A majestic 24-70mm f/2.0 GM lens :)

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TRUSTED sources confirmed Sony will soon announce a completely redesigned 70-200mm f/4.0 G lens. It has two important new features:

• macro capability
• It will be more compact than the current 70-200mm G lens.
• Will be on market this summer

A NEW source just sent me this (I am not sure if this is correct info but it sounds legit):

Saw your post about the new 70-200 f4. I have seen a preproduction version of this lens and can tell you that it will be shorter (by about 30%?) than the existing lens. Wider too, and better build quality, but a similar weight and fully internal focusing. The original has a week point in the middle and if dropped it can snap at that point. The new lens is completely redesigned with build quality being a key point that Sony wanted to address.