Image on top shows new 85mm f/1.8 manual focus lens

Well we got an unexpected lens announcement: The chinese company Viltrox launched two lenses:

85mm f/1.8 FE manual focus lens
20mm f/1.8 FE manual focus lens

Images and specs via Optyczne.pl.

Viltrox PFU RBMH 85 mm f / 1.8 for Sony FE (manual focus)

construction: 10 elements in 7 groups (1 ED lens)
minimum aperture: f / 16,
field of view: 11.32 degrees,
the minimum focusing distance: 0.8 m,
maximum reproduction ratio: 1: 8,
focusing: MF
the number of apertures: 9,
filter size: 72 mm,
dimensions: 79 x 92 mm,
Weight: 665 g,
HD Nano antireflection coatings,
EXIF data support and electronic iris adjustment,
price: USD 200.

Viltrox PFU RBMH 20 mm f/1.8 dla Sony FE (manual focus)

• konstrukcja: 12 elementów w 9 grupach (1 soczewka asferyczna, 4 soczewki ED)
• minimalna przysłona: f/16,
• pole widzenia: 56.31 stopnia,
• minimalna odległość ostrzenia: 0.25 m,
• maksymalna skala odwzorowania: 1:8.3,
• ogniskowanie: MF
• liczba listków przysłony: 14,
• rozmiar filtra: 82 mm,
• wymiary: 76.8 x 102 mm,
• waga: 775 g,
• powłoki antyodbiciowe HD Nano,
• brak styków,
• płynna, manualna regulacja przysłony
• cena: 280 USD.

UPDATE: Viltrox clarified that the 85mm autofocus version will be available for X-mount only for now.

This is Sony’s answer to Nikon much-advertised Z-mount diameter advantage that would allow them to make faster lenses.

And here is Matt Grangers take on the Sony press conference:

Sigma announced two new FE and one E lens:

Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
The new Sigma wide-angle model stands out with its thoroughly corrected magnification chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare, as well as completely minimized distortion thanks to its optical design. It features water- and oil-repellent coating on the front lens element and its overall dust- and splash-proof structure ensures excellent performance even in the most challenging shooting conditions. The high-speed AF, thanks to the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) with an updated algorithm, captures the perfect moment instantly. Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon and Sony E camera mounts, this lens is a great contender for street photography, as well as shooting landscapes and night skies.

Full technical specifications are available here: https://bit.ly/2DdAiVE. Pricing and availability will be announced later.

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
The 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is Sigma’s first lens developed originally to live up to the sought-after angle of view and performance standard for a benchmark cine lens. This lens effectively arranges three FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to correct axial chromatic aberration and magnification chromatic aberration. Designed for exceptional sharpness at maximum aperture, this lens excels at available light photography. With less than 1% distortion and near non-existent sagittal coma flare, this lens demonstrates consistent optical results featuring both 8K-compatible resolution and a beautiful bokeh. It is available for Sigma, Nikon, Canon and Sony E mount camera systems.

Full technical specifications are available here: https://bit.ly/2QHliC5. Pricing and availability will be announced later.

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
This lens completes the Sigma large aperture series of portable wide-angle, standard, and telephoto prime lenses in Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. Featuring compact design, light weight and outstanding image quality offered in Sigma’s Contemporary line, this lens stuns with a beautiful bokeh effect and the amount of brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even in the mid-telephoto range for cropped sensor cameras. In addition, this lens is characterized by smooth and quiet autofocus ideal for video shooting. Compatible with the Sony E mount Fast Hybrid AF, it also achieves precise AF tracking. By using the face recognition or eye AF functions of the camera, focus will continuously be on the face or the eye even if the subject moves during the shoot.

Full technical specifications are available here: https://bit.ly/2PLuSTh. Pricing and availability will be announced later.