Meyer Optik Görlitz announced the new Primoplan 58 f1.9 II
You can now preorder the new Primoplan 58 f1.9 II in various mounts at BHphoto.
First leaked images of the new Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens
It was always Nikon bigs argument that the larger diameter of the Z-mount would allow for high quality fast lenses. Sony is going to answer by releasing this new 50mm f/1.2 GM lens. And I am sure it’s going to be a very high quality lens!
The specs according to our previous rumors are:
- The filter size is 72mm
- close focus distance is 0,4m (1.32ft)
- A bit shorter than the Sigma 50mm f/1.4
- Lighter than the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4
- I have been told the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM will cost a bit less than the current Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens.
- Announcement on March 16
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens specs
SAR saw the new lens and this is a rough size comparison. Not 100% accurate but 95% :)
The specs I got are:
- The filter size is 72mm
- close focus distance is 0,4m (1.32ft)
- Definitely shorter than the Sigma 35mm f/1.4
- Lighter than the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4
- Announcement on March 16
Sigma FP-L to feature some kind of new Sony 60MP sensor with “Zig-Zag” pixel array?
L-rumors got very wild rumors about a possible new 60MP sensor that might be used on the FP-L:
Source 1:
SIGMA fp L use a special pixel type effective 60.75 megapixels sensor named IMX513BQR from sony-semiconductor to replace the unstable Foveon X3 sensor. in 30 megapixels output mode, pixel can be full sampled, which makes it the same image quality as the Foveon X3. in 120 megapixels mode, fp L output the maximum resolution in the world of full frame single shooting.
Source 2:
The newly CMOS sensor of sigma fp L has a CFA like the fujifilm’s Super CCD. Sigma get a customized full frame 61 megapixels no-LPF BSI sensor with zig-zag manner pixels and 45° rotated bayer color filter array, which pixel design based on sony-semi’s most popular 3.76um Exmor R series. This special pixel array was name as “Q67” or “ClearVid” in sony’s speech, was used in F65RS cine camera.
This 61 megapixels zig-zag pixel sensor can output 30 megapixels green channel image without any interpolation and color the picture like the Foveon X3 Quattro. So it can be the flat version of Foveon X3, but save the high ISO.
In additionally, this customized sensor use the same color filter as the PhaseONE IQ3 100MP Trichromatic. It has the best color reproduction even better than the old Foveon X3.
New week announcements: Sony 50mm GM, Leica D-LUX street kit, Sigma FP-L, OM Digital recorder, firmware updates
Next week we will have many new product announcements:
- New Sigma FP-L announcement
- New Panasonic firmware update for S cameras
- New Leica D-LUX street kit
- New Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM
- OM Digital will surely announce a new IC recorder. Unclear if they will also announce the new 8-25mm f/4.0 lens.
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via Nokishita
UPDATE Tamron teases a “promotion” for March 15th. No new lens coming :(
Tamron US posted this teaser image on Instagram. There is yet no info about what to expect. UPDATE: it’s not a lens, it’s a new promotion :(
Nikon announced the Z9 development!
March 9, 2021: NIKON IS DEVELOPING THE NIKON Z 9 FULL-FRAME FLAGSHIP MIRRORLESS CAMERA
MELVILLE, NY – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021, and represents a significant leap in technology and performance.
The Z 9 brings together Nikon’s groundbreaking technologies to deliver the best still and video performance in Nikon history, meeting the advanced needs of professionals in a wide range of genres. It utilizes a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and new image-processing engine. In response to the growing needs of professionals, advanced enthusiasts and cinematographers, it includes support for 8K video recording as well as various other video specifications that fulfill diverse needs and workflows. The Z 9 embodies ultimate usability as a tool, offering users an unprecedented imaging experience from capture to workflow exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras.
Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date.
For more information about current Nikon products, including the Nikon Z series camera line and NIKKOR Z lens lineup, please visit www.nikonusa.com.