Monthly Archives: December 2020

Cosina to announce a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

Cosina is going to announce soon a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount. Update – here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount), the official announcement will be on December 8th, the price in Japan is 128,000 yen […]

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Announced: Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount *UPDATED*

The previously rumored Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

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Two new Sony cameras passed FCC certifications (Sony pro model and a7 IV?)

Two new Sony digital cameras (1VY002 and 1VY003) have passed FCC certification. Both are equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.  The two cameras could be the previously reported IWW186333 and WW728473 and one of them is most likely the rumored Sony high-end camera:

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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C lens confirmed for tomorrow

Today Nokishita confirmed my report from yesterday about Tamron announcing their new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount on December 3rd. Shipping will start on January 14, 2021. The price including tax is expected to be around $900. Here are the details:

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New Ilford Sprite 35-II compact film camera announced

Ilford announced a new cheap ($34.95), retro Sprite 35-II compact film camera which pays homage to the original Ilford Sprite 35 from the 1960s:

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New Yongnuo YN 42.5mm f/1.7M II lens for Micro Four Thirds coming soon

Yongnuo will soon announce a new and updated 42.5mm f/1.7 II lens for Micro Four Thirds (the first original lens was announced last year):

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Tamron will announce a new lens on Thursday, December 3 (Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount?)

Tamron Germany sent out a newsletter confirming that they will present a new lens on December 3rd, 2020 (8:30 pm CET live on their Tamron Europe YouTube channel). The rumored lens is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount. This live stream will feature photographer Luke Stackpoole, […]

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Sigma launches three new “I Series” mirrorless lenses: 24mm, 35mm, and 65mm for E-mount and L-mount

The previously rumored new “I Series” lenses for E-mount and L-mount are now officially announced: Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN | Contemporary ($549): Adorama | B&H Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary ($639): Adorama | B&H Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN | Contemporary ($699): Adorama | B&H Additional information and sample photos can be found […]

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