A new source just sent me the image of an allegedly new Sony 28mm f/2.8 FE pancake lens with the following text:
Sony is about to launch a new full frame e-mount pancake lens to finally compete directly with the Canon 28mm f/2.8 and Nikon 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses. This is a true pancake lens design (unlike the 24 / 40 / 50 G trio). It is not a G lens and
You can finally preorder the super compact 28mm f/4.5 FE lens on Indiegogo (Click here) . It particularly looks like a perfect match when used on the Sony A7C camera series :
If ultimate Image Quality is your aim and you don’t mind psending 20k than check out the new Phase One XC 40 Camera . It’s a medium format camera with a fixed 40mm f/4.0 lens (25mm f/2.5 quivalent in Full Frame). It uses that crazy Sony 150MP medium format sensor that promises ton of resolution, dynamic range and color information.
You can read a small field report on this page .
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We have the first specs of the upcoming new Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens:
It’s $1,200 less than what you have to pay for the Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM but it still costs $140 more than the Samyang/Rokinon 135mm f/1.
Sony announced this curious new device with the following key features:
Sony writes:
From precision engineering to quality control and industrial inspection, this camera revolutionizes machine vision applications. Its high-resolution imaging capabilities enable accurate analysis and detection, essential for maintaining superior production standards. With precise optical zoom, it offers unparalleled versatility in capturing fine details across various industrial environments
Llano just announced a new 2-in-1 Camera Fast Sony Battery Charger that has a built-on 20W power bank. You can get it now for $99 on Amazon (Click here ad select the 10% coupon discount) for at Amazon DE , Amazon IT , Amazon FR , Amazon ES , for £90 at Amazon UK .
The built-in 20W power bank comes very handy for photographers on the go.
Key Features:
Capacity: 1
Asobinet reports:
We received additional information from an independent source about the VILTROX AF 135mm F1.8 Lab, which is said to be released this year (thanks). It is said to have excellent AF speed and focus breathing. It is still in the testing phase.
Specifically he added this info:
This new Viltrox lens should match or even slightly
