Epic news folks! Zeiss is back and will launch new E-mount lenses at the Cp+ show!!!

ZEISS IS BACK!!!!

Six years ago, Zeiss announced the last ‘photo-orientated’ lens…it was this massive $4,000 masterpiece. After that, Zeiss only produced industrial, film and smartphone lenses. Launch of new E-mount focus lenses in the Batis and Loxia series was also discontinued.

BUT!!!

Yesterday Zeiss posted this official teaser on Instagram:

The picture was taken with the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 and is already a strong indication of the introduction of a new photo lens.

And today a source told me this:

Half a year ago, a guy I know who works for Zeiss in PR (and was also involved in marketing for the unfortunately failed ZX1) told me Zeiss is bringing out new lenses in a few months. Now if you look at zeiss imaging on instagram they are teasing something with an owl, so I guess it might be something Otus line related. May guess is an Otus line for mirrorless cameras as E-Mount and the like.

What will Zeiss announce at the CP+ show?

I don’t have 100% proof yet, but my guess is that Zeiss will indeed announce a new series of Otus lenses for full-frame mirrorless systems. The ‘Otus’ brand stands for the premium line of Zeiss lenses that offer the maximum image quality achievable. My speculations are:

  • These lenses will be more compact than the original Godzilla sized Otus lenses
  • They will be available for sure for Sony E-mount, but maybe also for the Nikon Z and Canon RF system
  • The original Otus lenses were manual focus only… I’m not sure if they will add autofocus this time.
  • They might keep the same core specs of the original lenses: 28mm f/1.4, 55mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, 100mm f/1.4
  • Get ready to sell your kidney because I have a feeling these lenses are going to be expensive!

My take:

It is very good news for the entire industry that Zeiss is back! Such a name has too much history to have disappeared from the photographic market forever. It also means that the company now sees the market as ‘safe’ enough to develop and launch new lenses without the risk of failing to sell. I also think that introducing a new ‘Otus’ range makes more sense than introducing new, more affordable Milvus, Batis, Loxia and Touit lenses. Highest quality is what we expect from Zeiss and enough people will be willing to pay the high price to get the typical Zeiss look. What do you think about it? What do you hope to get? And is your kidney ready to say goodbye to you? :)

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Sigma 800mm f/6.3 E-mount lens rumor has just become more likely!

Image on top shows the “old” Sigma 800mm f/5.6 lens

Last week a Weibo source, reported that Sigma might announce a new 800mm f/6.3 full-frame E/L mount lens at the CP+ show.

Today, a trusted source told me that it is very likely that this rumor could turn out to be true. Sigma has invited a number of influencers to a special event in Japan. So there will definitely be a big announcement before the CP+ show!

So it looks more likely than ever that by end of this month we will have two 800mm FE lenses, the Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 and the Sigma 800mm f/6.3.

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The testers’ feedback on the next two Sony lenses: 400-800mm G lens, while the 16mm G is a really great lens

another leaked piece of image showing the 400-800mm zoom range

I am in touch with some testers of the new Sony 400-800mm G lens. They have mixed feelings on this lens. Basically you don’t hate it nor love it. They like the focal range but the lens is a bit on the heavy side (2,5kg) and not super sharp. But this was to be expected from a G lens. I guess this is a lens made for a certain niche, and they will probably like the lens for what it is.

The feedback on the new Sony 16mm f/1.8 G is very positive. This lens is more compact, lighter, with faster autofocus and better image quality than the only competing lens on the market (available here).

Both lenses will be announced on Feb 26 while more new gear COULD be announced in late March-early April!

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100% confirmed: Sony product announcement on 26 February…. and presentation of the Sony A7V shortly afterwards?

Sources confirmed that Sony has scheduled a press event for February 26 at around 3-4pm London time. So far I am sure they will announce two new lenses:

But today TWO sources alerted me to another announcement from Sony coming relatively soon after the CP+ show!

According ot the sources this is some “MAJOR” stuff. I still don’t have 100% confirmation but we might get this:

Remember that Sony has already officially registered a new camera in China in December. Normally it takes up to 4 months for this registered camera to be officially announced. So my MATH says max April we should have a new camera.

I am working to get reliable info on both announcements….if you have RUMORS to SHARE use this contact box or contact me via sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

Stay tuned!

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB Sony E to be announced ahead of CP+ show

According to leaked information on Weibo, VILTROX’s full-frame AF lens “AF 35mm F1.2 LAB” is scheduled to be announced at CP+ in February 2025. Here are some additional info:

  • This lens is VILTROX’s first full-frame compatible F1.2 large aperture autofocus lens, and is expected to be available in both Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount.
  • The lens body is expected to be lighter than the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S, and the expected price will be just a quarter of the price of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 (so around $700). It is also half the price of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE

Here is an image of the prototype version:

The “LAB” series is their highest quality lineup and includes the existing Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 FE LAB. Two more f/1.2 primes are rumored to be announced in 2025:

  • 50mm f/1.2 AF FF “LAB”
  • 85mm f/1.2 AF FF “LAB”