Viltrox will soon announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8


Viltrox will announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8. The new lens will be available for pre-order at the Viltrox online store on December 10. The new lens will have the same optical design and autofocus motor as the Sony FE version. The price of the lens will be 2,299 RMB or around $350 (compared to $697 for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S). Viltrox already has a 20mm f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at Amazon, but you can get it cheaper directly from Viltrox).

In the US Viltrox lenses are sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon. You can use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off at the official Viltrox online store.

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A third new Sony camera registered online: WW111327 *UPDATED*


In addition to the IWW186333 and WW728473, Sony registered a third new camera that should be announced in the next 30-90 days. We already know that Sony is coming with a new high-end 8k model, then there is the Sony a7 IV and the third camera could be a new RX model as SonyAddict suggests. Stay tuned for updates.

Update – Sony also registered a new/unreleased wireless microphone ECM-W2BT compatible with Bluetooth 5.0:


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Leica SL2-S camera with a 24 MP sensor coming soon: new leaked photos and specifications *UPDATED*




A month ago LeicaRumors reported that Leica will announce a new SL2-S mirrorless camera that will be a “small” version of the current SL2 model and will have a 24MP sensor. The official announcement is expected by the end of the year. Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera:

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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 including tax or around $1,200:

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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, who already shot with the new lens. Luke Stackpoole is a British photographer, who is using multiple brands (Nikon, Sony, and probably also Canon):

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