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FotodioX announced the Crystal Camera Replica of Sony a7 with 28-70mm OSS Lens

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 11, 2025, 11:32 a.m. | Original

You can buy the crystal replica of the Sony A7 at BHphoto or Amazon . Here is an unboxing video from Miquel Quiles:

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Pricing info: Sony 400-800mm G will cost 2999€ and 16mm f/1.8 G 999€

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 11, 2025, 8:29 a.m. | Original

I got the pricing info for the two new lenses coming on February 26:

Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G ( B&H Photo , Amazon , Adorama ) Weight 2,5kg, 105mm Filter, 2999 Euro
Sony 16mm f/1.8 G ( B&H Photo , Amazon , Adorama ) 999 Euro

One more additional info is that the 400-800

Cosina/Voigtländer confirms new lenses will be announced at the CP+ show

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 11, 2025, 6:10 a.m. | Original

On the CP+ show page , the Cosina/Voigtlände event is officially listed for the launch of new lenses. No idea what’s coming, but I own the 40mm f/1.2 and the 50mm f/1.2 FE lens. So I’m very excited to see what else they have in store for us manual focus enthusiasts.

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Sony Tidbits…

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 11, 2025, 2:24 a.m. | Original

Sony Cameras and Lenses: What is the state of the used market?

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New low price for refurbished GM II Trinity lenses at Amazon

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 10, 2025, 3:14 p.m. | Original

Just noticed that RECONDITIONED GM II lenses got a price drop and now sell for the lowest price ever:

Save $553 on the Sony 24-70mm GMII at Amazon (Click here) .
Save $663 on the Sony 70-200mm GMII at Amazon (Click here) .
Save $423 on the Sony 16-35mm GMII at Amazon (Click here) .

We also have lowest price on those cameras:

Save $77

The testers’ feedback on the next two Sony lenses: 400-800mm G lens, while the 16mm G is a really great lens

sonyalpharumors | Feb. 10, 2025, 10:14 a.m. | Original

another leaked piece of image showing the 400-800mm zoom range

I am in touch with some testers of the new Sony 400-800mm G lens . They have mixed feelings on this lens. Basically you don’t hate it nor love it. They like the focal range but the lens is a bit on the heavy side (2,5kg) and not super sharp. But this was to be expected from a G lens. I guess this is a