Photography news, before it happens

Sony announced two new FE lenses:

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
• Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
• Three Aspherical and Two XA Elements
• Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings
• Two Direct Drive SSM AF Groups
• Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

• E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
• Four Aspherical Elements
• One Super ED and Three ED Elements
• Nano AR Coating
• Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor
• Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Seven-Bladed Rounded Diaphragm

Full press release:

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Some additional Sony coverage:

• The new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens is now in stock.
• There are some rumors floating online about new Sony 16-35mm and 135mm FE lenses.
• I also expect a new RX1R III camera.
• Potential Sony announcements dates could be the first week of June or the third week of July (not confirmed).
• Check out the latest Sony rebates at B&H and Adorama.
• Report: Sony cameras are no longer ideal for astrophotography.
• Capture One 10.1 adds Sony a9 support.
• Dynamic range comparison between the Sony a9, Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX MII.
• Dpreview posted some more RAW photos from the a9 and reported some colors issues.
• New underwater housing for the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III, RX100 IV and RX100 V digital cameras.