New leaks and more info about the upcoming Sigma 500mm f/5.6 lens

On top you can see the upcoming Sigma 500mm f/5.6 lens mounted on the Sony A1 . It’s kind of an odd style…almost looks like it has some telconverter built-in or not? Anyway, I got some additional specs:

Sigma 500mm f/5.6 specs:

  • Lightweight lens…less than 1,5kg and so the lightest telephoto prime lens you can buy.
  • Very fast AF on Sony A1 (lens has linear motor)

Sony Tidbits…


Topaz Photo AI v2.3.0 released…and a new teaser for the next launch

There is a new v2.3.0 update for Topaz Photo Ai (get it here) . At the same time Topaz CEO Eric Young launched a teaser for the upcoming new version:

Hi, and thanks so much for trusting our products with your work over the past few years.

In 2024, our photo and video products will experience the most significant evolution since our first AI product six years ago. I wanted to share what you can expect out of our products in the next few


Sony A9III officially shipping out today from US stores


CONFIRMED: Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 will be announced on February 21

I can now confirm that Sony will have a product announcement event on February 21! So far I only got info about a new 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens coming on that day.

I don’t know if the Sony A1 firmware update will be released before that date or on the very same day. It also appears that we are getting ANOTHER Sony announcement in March! So we might get the ZV-E10II there.

And yes, on February


Dpreview review of the Sony ZV-1 Mark II: “a vlogging camera with excellent video that thrives in auto modes”

Dpreview tested the Sony ZV-1 Mark II and concluded

The video-centric Sony ZV-1 Mark II has excellent rolling shutter, industry-leading autofocus and a very nice selfie-friendly zoom lens, but runs into issues with short battery life and flat out-of-camera audio. The camera thrives in auto modes, making it best suited for users seeking a simple-to-use camera.

Sony ZV1II at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , FotoErhardt , WexUk .

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Buckle up US readers: Sony A9III will be shipped to you aftertomorrow


LEAKED! Lightweight Sigma 500mm f/5.6 E-mount lens will be announced on February 21

The image on top show the new 500mm f/5.6 Full Frame E-mount lens that will be announced on February 21. The additional info I got says:

  • lightweight lens
  • very fast AF on Sony A1
  • very low chromatic aberration
  • Coming for Sony E and Leica L mount cameras

I am working to get info about the price that surely will be MUCH lower of that of the expensive Sony 400mm GM (Click here) and Sony 600mm GM (Click here


Message to Source

Message to the Source that just sent me a message:

I know you said you can’t answer anything. But without to mention a camera name…still no news on new Full Frame Alpha camera launch period? Still weird I did not get anything…

P.S.: I got the Sony announcement date(will publish it soon!) and I also knew about this WOW product which I really do like a lot! ;)

To readers: Ignore this message ;)

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Zeiss announced six new Cine E-mount lenses! The 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm T1.5

Zeiss announced six new Cine E-mount lenses you can reorder at BHphoto and CVP (28.000 Euro with VAT included!). Product page can be found on this Zeiss page .

Press text:

About the Zeiss Nano Prime 6 Lens Set – E Mount

ZEISS Nano Primes are cinema lenses designed for modern full frame mirrorless cameras – initially available for Sony E-mount. Lenses for everyone looking for highest performance and cinematic look in a small package. The six focal lengths all feature a consistent high

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