The worldwide semiconductor production crisis is affecting everyone:
Two days ago OM Digital announced the new OM-1 will ship two months later than expected (Note: The OM-1 is made of a lot of Sony parts according to this 43rumors article).
Today Sony Japan announced the new 16-35mm FE will start to ship out in Summer only
But there is hope! Counterpoint Research reports that “Semiconductor Shortage Likely to Ease Significantly in H2 2022 Despite China Lockdowns“. And in their text they write:
“Coupled with wafer production expansion and continuous supplier diversification, we have witnessed significant improvement in the component supply situation, at least in the first quarter,” observed Li. “The big risk factor moving forward is the lockdowns happening across China right now, especially in and around Shanghai. But if the government can manage the outbreak and help key ecosystem players turn the corner quickly, we believe the broader semiconductor shortage will ease around late Q3 or early Q4.”
If Counterpoint is…on point with their prediction we finally get back to normal by late 2022. Right in time for the A7rV, ZV and “surprise” camera launch!
Notice and apology for postponement of release of “FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (SELP1635G)” lens for digital single-lens camera α E mount
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.
At the time of the press announcement on March 22, 2022 (Tuesday), the release date was set to “April 28, 2022 (Thursday)”. Digital single-lens camera α E mount lens “FE PZ 16-35mm” Regarding “F4 G”, we have decided to postpone the release due to the impact of global distribution delays. The new release date is scheduled for the summer of 2022, but we will announce it as soon as it is confirmed.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers who are looking forward to the release as it is just before the release. We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.
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In the USA the lens will start shipping out on June 24 according to BHphoto. And in mid-end May according to EU stores like Calumet DE.
Asobinet made a summary of all Sony rumors posted mostly by me :)
Here i am going to repost it and add some comments about what’s likely and not likely:
α7R V
Appears in 2022 (likely in the second half)
Appeared in the latter half of 2022 due to the shortage of semiconductors
8K 30p full width Super35
4K 60p full width Super35
SAR comment: I can confirm it’s coming late 2022. 8K I cannot confirm but I think it’s highly likely.
α9 III
Appears in 2022 (likely in the second half)
Appeared in the latter half of 2022 due to the shortage of semiconductors
Appears in the fourth quarter of 2022
Later than the new α7R V and ZV-1
24 million pixels
Significant upgrade of core specs
Wild specs:
・24MP
・ New menu
・ Tilt monitor
・ 4K 60p
・ $ 4999
・ 32000 yuan
SAR comment: I think that it will be released in 2023 only due the persistent chip shortages.
others
An unknown model will appear in 2022
・ It is not a successor model to the existing camera
・ It will appear in 2022.3-2023.3
ZV-1 derivative model will appear in Q2 2022
SAR comment: ZV camera will now arrive in late 2022 only! As of the “unknown” model this is still unclear if it will be announced in 2022.
Interchangeable lens etc.
FE 28-75mm F2.8
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM G2
・ April 2022
・ Small and lightweight
・ Registered with overseas certification body
FE 85mm F1.2 GM
・ Highly likely to appear in the first half of 2022
FE 100mm F1.4 GM
・ 2021
・ 1599 dollars
・ 950g
・ Lightest in this class
・ Macro compatible
FE 150-400mm F4
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
・ April-June 2022
・ $ 500 cheaper than Sony 50mm F1.2
50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
・ April-June 2022
16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ｜ Contemporary
Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
Aperture blades: 9 pieces Circular aperture
filter diameter:
72mm Size: φ77.2 × 100.6mm
Weight: 450g
mount: Sony E. Leica L
SAR comment: The 24-70mm GM II is coming on April 27. The 85mm 1.2 may be announced before summer. The new Sigma lenses are going to be announced within the next couple of weeks.
Benro launched this drop in adapter on Kickstarter (Click here). You can adapt EF-mount lenses on Sony E-mount cameras and drop in filters when needed.
