Finally cameras: Both Sony and Nikon are likely to announce new cameras in March! Here is what to expect…

CP+ show has been a bit lame, with only a couple of lenses announced. Companies really want to announce their BIG stuff OFF such events to get the full spotlight. And Sony and Nikon will indeed have big announcements in March:

  1. The new Nikon Z 8 might be announced in March. Yifei reports that a big Nikon dealer has been called in for a meeting with Nikon.
  2. Sony will announce a new ZV Full Frame cameras. More details will be unveiled soon on this youtube channel.

 

Triple Sigma lens leaked specs: 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2 and 23mm f/1.4 are to be announced soon!

Sigma will soon announce those three new lenses:

17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary (Full Frame)

  • Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 12cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:3.6
  • Filter diameter: 55mm
  • Size: φ64.0mm x 48.8mm (50.8mm for E mount version)
  • Weight: 225g (220g for E-mount version)
  • Magnetic metal cap

50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary (Full Frame)

  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 45cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:6.9
  • Filter diameter: 58mm
  • Size: φ70.0 x 68.0mm (70.0mm for E mount version)
  • Weight: 350g (345g for E-mount version)
  • Compatible with magnetic metal caps

23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary (APS-C)

  • Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:7.3
  • Filter diameter: 52mm
  • Size: φ65.8 x 76.9mm
  • Weight: 340g
  • Mount: L mount, Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount

via Asobinet

First leaked images of the new Canon R50, R8, 24-50 and 55-210

Here are the first leaked images of the new Canon R50, R8, 24-50 and 55-210 that will be announced within hours!

 

RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

  • Price: $299

RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

Canon EOS R8

  • Kit lens: RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
  • Price: $1499 body, $1699 lens kit

EOS R50

  • Kit lens: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
  • Price: $679 body, $799 lens kit, $1029 double zoom kit

 

via Sflights

On February 8th Canon will announce the new R8, R50 and a two new lenses!

HowtoFly just reported this. UDPATE: Asobinet got also the info about two new cameras:

RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

  • Registered with the store.
  • February 8
  • International price: $299

RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

  • February 8

Canon EOS R8

  • February 8
  • Kit lens: RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
  • International price: $1499 body, $1699 lens kit

EOS R50

  • February 8
  • Do you have color variations? (SKUs: 5811C001, 5812C001)
  • Kit lens: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
  • International price: $679 body, $799 lens kit, $1029 double zoom kit