You can now preorder the new VILTROX 75mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount lens at BHphoto Amazon US&EU, Pergear, Viltroxstore.
Reminder: The excellent Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU and PerGear.
I got those two messages from new sources. Therefore take it with a grain of salt as this has NOT been confirmed by my trusted sources yet:
Source 1:
Next lens is… 16-80 f4. Is for July 12, second option for a6700. Like fuji 18-55 or 16-80 options. You pick.
Source 2:
I wanted to give you another piece of juicy info for all your hard work. Along with the 15-45 I told you about a while back, Sony will also be releasing a lens to update the 16-70. This is due to the fact that the Zeiss lenses are being faded out little by little. The 16-70 is the next to be faded out.
The new lens will be a 16-80 f4 constant zoom. It will also be kitted with the a6700, although more expensive than the 15-45. It will be optically superior to the old Zeiss lens. It’s going to be great! I will let you know when I have more info about the price/size and other details.
I definitely do believe the Zeiss lens is in need of a proper replacement. But I am not sure this is going to happen on July 12. So far trusted sources
Dpreview has been saved and will now continue business as usual: This is the official press release:
Dear readers,
We’ve heard from many of you over the past several weeks, and we realize there are many questions about what comes next for DPReview. We’re thrilled to share the news that Gear Patrol has acquired DPReview. Gear Patrol is a natural home for the next phase of DPReview’s journey, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together.
I want to reassure you that we remain firmly committed to what makes DPReview great: the best camera reviews in the business, industry-leading photography news and features, and one of the most active photography communities anywhere on the internet.
This is just the beginning of a new chapter for DPReview and we don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m sharing what we know below and will continue to share information about this change as we get more acquainted with our partners at Gear Patrol.
Thank you for your continued support of our team and legacy. We appreciate it and can’t thank you all enough.
– Scott Everett
General Manager – DPReview.com
Google translated press text:
Cheecar released the 14mm F2.8 second-generation full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens. The second-generation lens has undergone many optimizations and improvements to further enhance the user experience. The lens adopts a structure of 13 elements in 9 groups, 10 aperture blades, a maximum aperture of F2.8, a minimum focusing distance of 0.22m, an 82mm circular filter that can be used, an all-metal structure, and a weight of about 500g. For sale only 1899 yuan.
cheecar new lens 14mm F2.8 II for E/Z/R/L#cheecar #Sony @SonyAlphaRumors pic.twitter.com/2agQvp50Ri
— 独立摄影师联合会 (@MajunMajuns) June 20, 2023
Nikon announced two new lenses (Click here). Interestign the choice to cut 20mm on the tele end of the 70-180mm lens (compared with the Sony and Canon competition).
For the next 72hours you save BIG on a TON of stuff sold at BHphotos Dealzone (Click here). Specific photography deals can be found on this page.
Asobinet spotted a newly published Sigma patent that described the optical design of the 28mm f/1.4 DG DN and 14mm f/2 DG DN lenses.
Digicameinfo spotted a patent for two Tamron 90mm lenses:
Asobinet spotted a Tamron prime lens patent:
