Sigma Japan apologizes for possible shipment delays of the 500mm lens because of “high demand”

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500mm f/5.6 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
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Google translated press text from Sigma Japan:

Apology regarding the supply status of “SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports”

Thank you for using Sigma products.

Regarding the “SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports” scheduled to be released on March 14, 2024 (Thursday), we have received more orders than we expected, and we are currently unable to keep up with demand. We now have. Therefore, some customers may take some time to receive their products.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers and related parties who are waiting for the product, but we are currently working diligently to produce it, so we ask for your patience.
We appreciate your continued patronage of our company and our products.

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WOW: Sony will soon announce a super fast lens that has never been realized by ANYONE before!

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After two months of rumor work I can finally claim that I am nearly certain that Sony is about to launch a “WOW” product. A super fast lens that no other company ever made before…a first in the entire photographic history! I will share the rumor on march 5 at 12:00 New York Time. You will see the full introduction on my youtube channel (so please click here to subscribe and activate notification bell) and I will also send you the exact info through my newsletter:

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A couple of things about this “world’s first” Sony product:

  1. It’s NOT a Sony Alpha camera…it’s a superfast lens ;)
  2. This “world’s first” will be of a broader interest than the “world’s first” we had with the A9III global Full Frame shutter (less of a niche product)
  3. Even if you do not like that one specific lens…more will come after that one ;)

Private note: Was sick last week, now my family got the same sickness…so that’s why I postponed the WOW rumor to this week ;)

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Five Japanese stores share the most sold cameras of January: ZVE10 and A7cII selling hot

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Five large Japanese retailers open share the top 5 of the best selling cameras in January:

■Yodobashi Camera
1 Sony “α7 IV Zoom Lens Kit (ILCE-7M4K)”
2 Sony “α7 IV (ILCE-7M4)”
3 Fujifilm “X-T30 II XC15-45mm Lens Kit”
4 Sony “α7C II (ILCE- 7CM2)”
5 Sony “α7R V (ILCE-7RM5)”

■Bic Camera
1 Sony “VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit (ZV-E10L)”
2 Nikon “Z fc 16-50 VR Lens Kit”
3 Canon “EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM Lens Kit”
4 Canon “EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit”
5 Olympus “PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit”

■Camera Kitamura
1 Sony “VLOGCAM ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit (ZV-E10L )”
2 Fujifilm “X-T5 XF18-55mm Lens Kit”
3 Canon “EOS R10/RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit”
4 Canon “EOS R6 Mark II”
5 Canon “EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit”

■Map Camera
1 Sony “α7C II (ILCE-7CM2)”
2 Nikon “Z 8”
3 Canon “EOS R6 Mark II”
4 Fujifilm “X-T5”
5 Sony “α9 III (ILCE-9M3)”

■Fujiya Camera
1 Nikon “Z 8”
2 Canon “EOS R6 Mark II”
3 Sony “α9 III (ILCE-9M3)”
4 OM SYSTEM “OM SYSTEM OM-1 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Kit”
5 Nikon “Z f”

What I learned from this ranking:

  • 9 of the 25 cameras listed here are from Sony. Followed by Canon (7) Nikon (4) Fujifilm (3) and OM Digital (2)
  • ZV-E10 is still selling hot and the A7cII is doing pretty well too.

I do not expect any major change i the February ranking but I bet the March ranking will show the new Fujifilm X100VI on top of most stores. And once the Sony ZV-E10II gets announced in Spring we will see this camera on top too.

via Digicameinfo

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New images of the Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII FE lens

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The new lens appeared at the CP+ 2024 exhibition. It is suitable for full-frame cameras. It will be launched for Sony E, Canon R, Nikon Z, Leica L and Leica M mount versions. The aperture range F5-F22, minimum focusing distance 0.12 meters, 0.2x magnification, manual focus, compatible with 39mm filter, lens size approximately 67.1 × 42mm, weight approximately 160g.

 

via Weibo

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony’s Optical Steady Shot (OSS) is seldom talked about these days as the IBIS system has taken over

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Review (Artur R).
Yongnuo 11mm F1.8 DA DSM WL review by SonyAlphaBlog.
Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Review (Photographylife).
Godox Announces 3 Additions to its KNOWLED Lineup (Explora).
What is Focus Breathing? (42West).
7Artisans Goes AF –50mm F1.8 Is The First Ever AF Lens (Matti Sulanto).

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BHphoto launched the WPPI specials

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You can find all BHphoto WPPI specials on this page (Click here). It includes a ton of useful storage deals.

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