Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and 60MP Foveon sensor confirmed for 2020

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2019


During the latest press event, Sigma CEO confirmed that the upcoming Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and 60MP Foveon sensor is delayed until 2020. Previous coverage of the Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and 60MP Foveon sensor:

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Panasonic delays 8k cameras by two years (now coming in 2022)

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2019


Four years ago Panasonic promised that they can launch the first 8K camera for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Nikkan reports that now Panasonic thinks their 8k cameras will come in 2022 for the Beijing Olympic Winter Games (Google translated):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2019

Pentax KP IR infrared camera announced

Firmware update version 1.11 for the Pentax KP camera released

Leica SL vs. Fujifilm GFX studio battle

Rumors: only 700 Leica M-E Typ 240 cameras will be produced

Nikon to end D600 sensor repairs on January 10, 2020

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Sigma fp full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: July 12, 2019


Here are some additional specifications of the upcoming Sigma fp full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera courtesy of B&H:

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Updated Sigma L-mount lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2019


Sigma updated their L-mount lens roadmap:

2019

  • 20mm F1.4 Art
  • 24mm F1.4 Art
  • 35mm F1.4 Art
  • 50mm F1.4 Art
  • 85mm F1.4 Art
  • 135mm F1.8 Art

2020

  • 14mm F1.8 Art
  • 16mm F1.4 DC
  • 30mm F1.4 DC
  • 56mm F1.4 DC
  • 70mm Macro

Here is the Sigma L-mount lens tree:

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Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses now available for Nikon Z and Canon RF-mounts

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2019


Today Venus Optics officially announced the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF-mounts. The lenses are now available for pre-order only at the official Vanus Optics store (the Adorama and B&H listings should come later):

Everything you need to know on the new Laowa lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF-mounts (specifications, MTF charts, lens design diagrams, sample photos and press release) can be found here.

Via NikonRumors (1), NikonRumors (2), NikonRumors (3)

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Sigma fp is the world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2019







In addition to the three new mirrorless lenses, Sigma also announced the development of the world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless camera with Leica L-mount - the Sigma fp (this is not the promised camera with Foveon sensor). Here is what we know so far about the upcoming Sigma fp:

  • 24.6MP full-frame Bayer sensor
  • Launch date: TBD
  • L-mount
  • No low-pass filter
  • Eye AF
  • Full-time electronic shutter
  • HDR shooting / Silent shooting
  • ISO 100-25,600 (expandable to 6-102,400)
  • 14 bit RAW (DNG)
  • 49-Point AF System
  • 3.15" 2.1m-Dot touchscreen LCD
  • UHD 4K30p Video with 12-Bit CinemaDNG
  • 18 fps (for only 12 shots)
  • Electronic Image Stabilization System
  • Dimensions: 112.6mm x 69.9mm x 45.3mm
  • Weight: 370g
  • UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Slot
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C & Micro-HDMI 1.4
  • Dust and splash-proof structure
  • Press release
  • Additional information
  • Pricing not yet announced (check here)
  • Related videos:

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Announced: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.2, 45mm f/2.8 DG DN lenses for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2019


The previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lenses for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount are now officially announced (additional information):


Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN | Art lens

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens

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