Competition rumors: Canon will “Open” their RF mount to third party lens manufacturers

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Canon’s weakest spot compared to Sony is the fact that they have “closed” their mount not allowing third party manufacturers to easily make lenses with full electronic support. Sony correctly has done the exact opposite and it’s also one of the main reasons why the E-mount success has been a full success.

If the rumor is correct Canon will change course and the official announcement will happen by end of 2023.

In my opinion the L-mount alliance is the perfect example of how you should do it: Open the mount for both camera and lens manufacturers.

I do believe Sony should be open to the idea to allow third party manufacturers to make E-mount cameras too. Full Frame OM Digital cameras with their nice Olympus bodies could be an option. And so some of the Chinese manufacturers…

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The new A7cII and 16-35m GM II are now in Stock for the first time in the USA

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In Stock:
Sony A7cII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
16-35GMII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
Fieldmade announced a new generation of lens indicators (Click here and use our code “SONYRUMORS10” to save 10%).
SMALLRIG NP-FW50 for $33 at Amazon US&EU. You get 5% off with the promotion code “SonyRumors”.

In Stock soon:
Sony A7cR at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
Sony ECM-S1 wireless streaming mic for $419 at BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt.
Sony ECM-W3  wireless mic you for $369 (or $469 with 2 mic) at BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt.
7artisans 9mm f/5.6 FE at Amazon US&EU (Click here).

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