New Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II zoom lens coming in mid May!

Two trusted sources confirmed the following info:

  • New Sigma announcement in mid May
  • We will get the redesigned 24-70mm f/2.8 II Full Frame lens for Sony E and Leica L
  • The new lens is more compact, optically sharper, has better color rendition, improved AF performance than it’s predecessor

I have been told that the reason why Sigma is launching a new version is because they want to be able to compete with the excellent Sony 24-70mm GMII. And they also gave me another interesting tidbit: The Sigma 24-70mm is their most popular lens. Sigma wants to keep it that way!

I am working to get some additional details on the pricing and exact release date. Stay tuned!

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Confirmed: Two new Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras coming in Q3, but no Sony A1II this year!

In my previous post I told you about what to expect in May and June (read here if interested). I told you several times that Sony will announce a new full-frame camera only in the second half of the year. And now I have begun to receive the first rumors about it. So far what has been confirmed by reliable sources is this:

Between July and October we should get at least:

  • One new Alpha Full Frame camera
  • One new FX Full Frame camera

I also can confirm this:

  • The Alpha camera is not the Sony A1II. That camera is likely to be announced in early 2025 only.

Surprises:

  • But…..there is some unconfirmed rumors about additional models too! So there might be some additional surprises!

You will wonder, what are those new FX and Alpha FF cameras?
I might be soon able to tell you more about the FX camera while about the Alpha camera I still do not have a final confirmation. Could be the A7sIV…but that’s just my speculation for now. That’s all, I am not going to spill out unreliable rumors yet in the hope I can get more reliable info soon.

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Amazing: Sony just announced a new 247 Megapixel medium format sensor!

Sony just released the full details for a new 247 Megapixel medium format sensor. This sensor is meant for “industrial use” so it’s not clear if this can be used on regular cameras too.

A couple of impressive specs:

  • 3:2 ratio sensor with 53.96mm x 35.97mm size (that’s a medium format sensor used by 30k plus cameras like the Hasselblad H6D)
  • 247MP Back-side illuminated sensor
  • 5fps (which is quite fast considering size and resolution of the sensor.
  • comes in both color or monochrome versions

Here is the official Sony description:

Description
The IMX811-AAQR is a diagonal 64.84 mm (Type 4.1) CMOS active pixel type image sensor with a square pixel
array and 247.04 M effective pixels. This sensor incorporates maximum 24 dB PGA circuit and 16-bit A/D converter.
16-bit digital output makes it possible to readout the signals of 247.04 M effective pixels at high-speed of 5.3 frame/s
in all-pixel readout mode.
(Application: FA cameras)

Features
◆ Type 4.1 CMOS active pixel type dots
◆ Input clock frequency 72 MHz
◆ All-pixel readout mode
Various readout modes (*)
◆ Rolling shutter function
◆ H driver, V driver and serial communication circuit on chip
◆ +24 dB gain settable in CDS/PGA on chip
◆ Built-in 12-bit/14-bit/16-bit A/D converter
◆ R, G, B primary color mosaic filters on chip
◆ Back-illuminated type
◆ Sensor Slave Mode only
◆Seal glass: both sides are processed by AR coating
◆SLVS-EC output

Device Structure
◆ Back-Illuminated CMOS image sensor
◆ Image size: Diagonal 64.84 mm (Type 4.1)
◆ Total number of pixels: 19680 (H) × 13308 (V) approx. 261.90 M pixels
◆ Number of effective pixels: 19240 (H) × 12840 (V) approx. 247.04 M pixels
◆ Number of active pixels: 19200 (H) × 12800 (V) approx. 245.76 M pixels
◆ Unit cell size: 2.81 μm (H) × 2.81 μm (V)
◆ Optical black: Horizontal (H) direction: Left 188 pixels, right 188 pixels /// Vertical (V) direction: Top 56 pixels, bottom 56 pixels
◆ Package: 786 pin LGA 75.0 mm (H) × 63.6 mm (V)

Drive Mode
All-pixel readout mode 19200 (H) × 12800 (V)
Approx. 245.76 M pixels
12.4 SLVS-EC Lane 4 × 4 12
10.5 SLVS-EC Lane 4 × 4 14
5.3 SLVS-EC Lane 4 × 4 16

My take:
If I am not mistaken I sometimes saw industrial sensors used on regular cameras: An example is this IMX461102MP medium format sensor that is marked for “industrial” use but appears to be the same sensor of the Fujifilm GFX100 and Hasselblad X cameras.
Dear Sony..I am throwing the gauntlet: Make a fixed lens RX camera using this sensor and I will buy it :)

Sony will soon announce a world’s first: The Sony 24-70mm f/2.0 lens Full Frame E-mount lens!

According to two trusted sources Sony will soon announce a new 24-70mm f/2.0 lens. No one in the history of photography has ever made such a lens!
The closest lens is the current Canon 28-70mm f/2.0. But having 4 mm more at the wide end makes this lens much more attractive to a variety of photographers. You can shoot landscapes and take beautiful portraits–a real jack-of-all-trades!
From what I have heard, this lens should be about the same size as the Canon, while having a longer focal length. So it should still be “practical” and not too heavy. I have been told that the image quality is superb, and that there is no compromise in getting the 2.0 aperture.
I do not yet have an exact release date or pricing information to share. But I understand that this lens may be announced in the next few months, and my guess is that the price will be around 3000+.

But today’s rumor is good news for multiple reasons:

  • This appears to be the first in a new series of super-fast zooms and primes.
  • It seems that in general Sony wants to create an exciting “new kind” of product… not only in lenses, but also in cameras!

What else can we expect?
I am starting to get some rumors about the next upcoming superfast lens, the Sony 24-70 mm f/2.0, about which I will soon share some “wild rumors” (meaning they are unconfirmed). I also got the first hints about the announcement of a major camera(s) coming in the second half of the year. I hope my dream of something “different” will come true….new RX fixed lens camera or some other exciting new camera concept. Now, let me know in the comment system what you think about this lens, and what kind of super fast lens you hope to get after that one!

To sources: If you happen to have more details about this new lens and also about the upcoming Sony cameras feel free to send me a message using this anonymous contact box (Please use a nickname so that I can recognize you in future). Or send me an email directly at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com.

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First hints about two major Sony camera announcements…

I got first hints about two possible major Sony announcements. With “major” I mean cameras that are High End. A trusted source told me Sony reserved two time slots for those announcements but I don’t know yet what we will get.

First let’s talk about the cameras we know are (or are not) coming:

So based on the little I know we can speculate what those two cameras will be:

  • Sony A7sIII successor
  • Sony RX1 successor
  • Something completely new like a medium format camera
  • Something less exciting for the masses like a High end FX camera model or so…

What do you hope to get? I bet on the A7sIV and a new RX model….but I might be wrong…

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Finally: CFA finally shared a list of VPG VERIFIED CFexpress Type A cards. And here are the recommended cards for your Sony camera!

Finally we have an accurate list of RELIABLE Type A cards!

The CompactFlashAssocitation tested all currently available Type A cards and those are the cards that are proven to support the minimum Bitrate and therefore ave consistent performance:

VPG 400 class (minimum fo 400MB/s the card can write continuously). Links to Amazon US&EU:

VPG 200 class (minimum fo 200MB/s the card can write continuously). Links to Amazon US&EU:

What is Video Performance Guarantee (VPG)?

The Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) is a standard established by the CompactFlash Association to ensure that memory cards can handle the high data rates required for video recording. Specifically, VPG guarantees a minimum sustained write speed necessary for recording high-quality video without dropping frames. This is crucial for professionals and videographers who rely on uninterrupted, high-resolution video capture.

The VPG classes marked by the logos on the card (e.g., VPG200, VPG400) indicate the minimum number of megabytes per second (MB/s) that the card can write continuously. Higher VPG ratings are indicative of better performance enabling more demanding video formats like 4K as well as allowing high-frame-rate recordings to be captured reliably. This standard helps consumers select the appropriate memory card for their specific video recording needs ensuring compatibility and performance.

CFA-Certified Media Cards that Support VPG Profiles

The following products from CFA Members are certified by CFA to support VPG classes VPG200 and VPG400.  For a card to support VPG, the card must pass the VPG certification test by CFA.  These cards will have the VPG certification logos – the clapboard logos with either 200 or 400 designators –  on their labels. End users requiring VPG Profiles should choose media cards from this list.  This list will be updated in real-time as new products are introduced.