CanonWatch reports:

We’re told that the next Canon EOS R camera is already field tested by a small group of selected photographers.
The next Canon EOS R camera will have a high resolution sensor. We expect Canon to announced the high resolution EOS R somewhen in Fall 2019. We still have no reliable information about the resolution but you can expect a sensor between 50MP and 70MP.

The question is if Canon will finally make a new generation sensor that can be nearly as good as Sony. And no crop in 4k would be nice too…but I guess I am dreaming :(

Zeiss will soon launch the next Otus lens. The 100mm f/1.4! It will be available for EF anf F mount only but as usual you can adapt this manual lens on any mirrorless system camera:

Lens constitution: 11 groups 14 pieces
Minimum shooting distance: 1.0 m
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 8.6
Filter diameter: 86 mm
Maximum diameter: 100.7 mm
Focus ring diameter: 90.0 mm
Total length (including the lens cap): ZE: 152.3 mm ZF. 2: 150.1 mm
Total length (excluding the lens cap): ZE: 128.8 mm ZF. 2: 126.5 mm
Weight: ZE: 1405g ZF. 2: 1336g

via Nokishita

New rumors and news recap:

1) (Image on top) Yongnuo will announce a new 50mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens in mid April and price at $100 (SonyAlphaRumors).
2) Sony interview at DPreview: Sony A7s alike APS-C camera is a possibility…and yes A7sIII will exceed expectations! (SonyAlphaRumors).
3) (Image below) Fujifilm X Photographer Shares Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.0 Image on Instagram. Beta Testing Started? (Fujirumors).
4) TowerJazz Announces Signing Three-Year Agreement Extension with Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions (L-rumors).
5) Olympus interview at Phototrend: More MFT cameras will be announced in 2019! (43rumors).

Image on tops shows the design of the new 85mm f/1.2 lens

Hi Lows Note spotted four new Canon EOS R lens patents

– 85mm f/1.2
– 100mm f/1.4
– 24-70mm f/2.8
– 28-85mm f/2-2.8

Canon has patented a long list of new lenses and new mirrorless tech. See them all on that CanonWatch page.

The Canon 85mm f/1.2 RF in real:

Panasonic finally focused back on the MFT system and will soon announce a new G90 and a new 14-140mm II lens. Here are all leaked images and specs with courtesy of Nokishita

G90 specs:

20.3M pixel Live MOS sensor with no low pass filter
5-axis Dual I.S. 2, 5 steps of image stabilization
Unlimited 4K30p / Full HD Movies
V-log L is pre-installed
2.36 million dots organic EL LVF, finder magnification 0.74x
3.0 type vari-angle touch panel monitor
Dust and drip proof
Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Size: 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm
Weight: about 536 g
Japan release date: May 23, 2019
Kit: Body, high magnification zoom lens kit (overseas standard zoom kit is also available)

We got two new Sony rumors:

1. On top you see the image of a possible new Sony 102 Meapixel Full Frame sensor.
2. On April 7 Sony will announce new camcorder and no new E-mount camera. The A7sIII is expected to be announced this fall at earliest.

There are also some rumors about a new E-mount cameras coming within June…could be a new A6500 successor?

Samyang is now teasing the launch of four new lenses this April. The following is just a guess of what we might get. From left to right:

• Nikon 85mm f/1.4 F-mount lens
• A new Canon RF or Nikon Z lens
• A new Canon RF or Nikon Z lens
• Maybe a new 35mm E-mount lens

What’s your bet?