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Rumors: Sony a7C Mark II to be Announced in Late 2023 w/ 33MP

The a7C is a success full frame vlogging camera on the market. The a7C Mark II is expected to feature a higher megapixel CMOS sensor, could use Sony a7 IV‘s 33MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor. According to latest rumors, the upcoming Sony a7C II announcement and release date will both happen in 2023.

The Sony a7C Mark II will be a compact version of recently released Sony a7 IV, shares the same image sensor and IBIS. The compact full frame mirrorless will have the same IBIS unit, that we have seen in the Sony A74 camera. But, the EVF is expected to remain the same as the current Sony A7C.

Also the new camera code WW694956 could be the rumored Sony a7C II. Stay tuned for more information.

Upcoming Sony Cameras of 2023

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X mount

Samyang has just officially announced the new Samyang 75mm AF 75mm f/1.8 for Fujifilm X mount. It is a very lightweight and compact lens, which gives you a field of view of around 21,9° with a minimum focusing distance of only 69cm. This is the second X mount AF lens after the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X.

The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens for Fujifilm X Series camera will be available in March/April 2023 for £395 (probably $549 in US). Check availability at BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama.

Below are the detailed specifications of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 Lens for Fujifilm X: Continue reading “Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X mount”

Sony FE 85mm f/1.2 GM Lens Coming in the Next 3 Months

A new Sony Rumor surfaced. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.2 GM Lens, which has been mentioned for a long time, is now said to be announced in the next three months.

The details of the FE 85mm f/1.2 GM lens is unknown at the moment, but we expect the Sony FE 85mm f/1.2 GM lens will be more compact in size, just like the FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens.

New Sony Lenses to be Announced in 2023

Sigma Announces Trio of Nikon Z Mount Primes for APS-C Cameras

Sigma has announced three new primes for Nikon Z APS-C cameras: Sigma 16mm F1.4 / 30mm F1.4/ 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens. They are now listed at B&H.

All the new primes have bright, f/1.4 maximum apertures with compact builds with 35mm equivalent focal lengths of 24mm, 45mm, and 84mm, respectively.

Three F1.4 prime lenses (16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary), which are currently available in five mounts (Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and L-Mount) will be simultaneously released in Z Mount.

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Tamron unveils 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Fujifilm X-mount

Tamron has announced an 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD, a new wide-angle zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras with a release date set for spring 2023.

The 11-20mm lens gives a 16.5-30mm equivalent range on an X-series camera, providing a faster alternative to Fujifilm’s own XF10-24mm F4 OIS WR though not going as wide as the XF8-16mm F2.8 WR.

The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD allows a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m and a maximum magnification of 1:4, allowing users to shoot wide-angle macro shots.

Also on board the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD is the company’s Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD), which enables quiet performance when filming video.

Key details of the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD for Fujifilm X-mount:

Ultra-wide angle zoom lens with F2.8 aperture
RXD stepping motor drive for silent stills and video shooting
MOD of 0.15m (5.9in) at 11mm focal length
Waterproof construction and fluorine coating

Other features include a Fluorine Coating and a moisture-resistant construction.

The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD price tag will be revealed at a later date, the company says. Tamron started releasing FUJIFILM X-Mount lenses in 2021, and it seems like for now, the company is focusing on producing zoom lenses. Last year, the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD was launched, an affordable and versatile piece of glass with built-in image stabilization. It is now listed at B&HPhoto.

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens Announced, Priced $1,298

Sony has officially announced the new Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens. It is designed with sophisticated elements and advanced optics and the latest lens technology, offering uncompromising image quality for still and video shooting.

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a brand new fast standard prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. This is the second 50mm F1.4 E-mount lens that Sony have released, the first being the 7-year-old Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA.

The US price of the new compact and portable standard prime is $1,299, release date is in late April to early May. Check availability at B&HPhoto /Adorama/Amazon.

Press Text. More at Explora.
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Sigma 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses Specs Leaked

Sigma will soon announce three new prime lenses: Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN, 50mm f/2 DG DN & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses. New Sigma lenses will be available in L mount, Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount.

Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses. Continue reading “Sigma 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, 23mm f/1.4 Lenses Specs Leaked”

Canon EOS R8, R50, RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3, RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 Officially Announced

Canon today officially announced the new Canon EOS R8, EOS R50, RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lenses. Now the new Canon EOS R8, R50, RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3, RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lenses are available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H Photo. All products will be available in Spring 2023.

Pre-order links:

Canon EOS R8: $1,499 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon EOS R50: $679 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens: $299 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens: $349 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

A brief overview of the new products:

EOS R8 Body – Combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a new compact design
EOS R50 Body – Experience joy of creativity with APS-C camera that makes photography fun, simple and convenient.
RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM – An affordable, versatile telephoto zoom lens that gets you closer to the action
RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM – A wide to standard 2X zoom lens, ideal from everyday photos to special occasions.

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Officially Announced : Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art for L-Mount and Sony E-mount

Sigma announced an updated version of the popular 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art prime lens for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This is the fifth lens in Sigma’s DG DN Art series lineup, joining existing 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 85mm prime offerings.

Inside the lens, the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has eleven rounded aperture blades to deliver smother and rounder bokeh. There are 14 elements in 11 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element.

The 50mm F1.4 DN DG Art is 110mm (4.3″) long, with a diameter of 78mm (3.1″), and has a 72mm filter thread. It weighs 670g (23.6oz). The current Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art model pales in comparison to the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, boasting a smaller filter size and a much lighter weight.

The 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art is expected in late February 2023 at a $849 MSRP. Check availability at BHPhoto and Adorama.

Press release:
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm F2.8 Lens Announced

Nikon has just officially announced two new lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras: Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S lens and Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm F2.8 Lens.

Both the lenses are now availalbe for pre-order. NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S lens costs $2,796.95 and Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 lens for $496.95.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens: $2,796.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Lens: $496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm F2.8 Lens Announced”