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Sony claims that theoretically they can make an f/0.63 E-mount lens

During the a6400 press event, Sony had an entire presentation on how the Sony E-mount was originally designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and how they can (theoretically of course) make an f/0.63 E-mount lens. This response was targeted directly at Leica – in a Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance, Stephan Schulz […]

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More on the claim that Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

Some additional information on the claim made by a Leica executive that Sony E-mount was initially developed for APS-C sensors and not specifically designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras (a story that was widely reported by many major websites, including PetaPixel, DIYphotography, Fstoppers sand others). First, let’s take a look at this old interview with Mr. Kazuto […]

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Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

In a recent Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance (already covered here), Stephan Schulz from Leica Camera AG claimed that the Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras:

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The latest Sigma lenses are now shipping

The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now shipping in the US (Nikon version is already in stock) as well as in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp). Sigma is now also shipping some of their prime Art lenses for Sony E-mount (check in-stock status). All of the latest Sigma lenses are pretty big […]

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Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount

The Zeiss Loxia line of full frame lenses for Sony E-mount now consists of 4 different focal lengths: 21mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm (see picture above). Update: the first leaked picture of the lens can be found here. Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount:

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Sigma announces the development of a new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens

Sigma officially announced the development of the new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds. The release date and price are TBD (check US pricing here). The lens hood will be available as an accessory (LH716-01). Update: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens will be released on […]

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