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What else is new?

Weekly recap from both the rumor and addict blogs:

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Tamron announces SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro lens for Sony A-mount

Tamron announced a new SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 USD lens (model F017) for Sony A-mount and a corresponding TAP-in console. The US pricing is $649, shipping will start on August 25th (the Nikon and Canon versions of this lens are already available). Here are the lens specifications:

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Sony price increase already effective in some European countries

The Sony price increase I reported last month is already effective in some European countries – almost all Sony E-mount lenses are now at least 10% more expensive:

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Samyang AF 14/2.8 FE lens officially announced

The next lens from the 2016 Samyang summer lens blockbuster promo is a new Samyang AF 14/2.8 FE designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with full frame sensor. The lens was initially mentioned back in May, but no other information was provided (check US pricing and availability). The lens key features are: Ultra Wide Angle in 113.9° AF System Aspherical Lens […]

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Sony to lower their investment on CMOS image sensor equipment as worldwide camera shipments continue to sink

Digitimes reports that Sony will lower their investment on CMOS image sensor equipment in fiscal 2016:

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Is the Sony A-mount dead? Will there be a Sony a99 camera successor?

Every few months I receive a tip about the end of the Sony A-mount. At the same time rumors about a mystical successor of the Sony a99 camera are being reported by questionable sources/websites. Is the Sony A-mount dead? I think so. Many Sony fans will disagree and I understand this. Yes, Sony did announce the […]

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What else is new?

The regular weekly recap from both the rumors and addict websites:

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