Sirui announced the new 23, 33, and 56mm f/1.2 APS-C lenses

All images courtesy of CineD

Sirui announced three new APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z, Fuji X and Sony E mount cameras. All three will be released in November. CineD spoiled more info about these lenses:

Each lens weighs around 400g/0.88lb and has a 58mm front filter thread. The lenses have decent close-focus capabilities. The minimum focus distance of the 23mm is around 30cm, while the 33 and 56mm can focus as close as 40 and 50cm respectively. The Sniper lenses will be available in black or white finishes. The black version includes carbon fiber and metal gray parts, while the white lenses seem to have a glossy ceramic feel – which is quite unusual to see in a lens. Each lens should cost around €350

First leaked image of the new Fujifilm GFX100 II

This could be the first images of the new GFX100II.

GFX100 II specifications:

  • release on September 12
  • New 100-megapixel BSI back-illuminated sensor
  • 5th generation processor
  • A new generation of focusing and tracking functions
  • Detachable EVF
  • Removable battery handle
  • 8K video recording
  • 4K60p video recording
  • 10 bit 422
  • Internal recording in ProRes format
  • support waveform graph
  • Support movie widescreen mode
  • Compatible with external cooling fans.

via Weibo via Fujirumors

Fujifilm GFX100II specs leaked by Fujirumors

Fujirumors spilled out a lot of details about the new camera coming at the X Summit on September 12:

Panasonic says: new entry and very high end L-mount cameras will be coming and the new telephoto zoom will be very compact

CameraBeta has been invited for a talk with Panasonic managers and this is the info they gathered:

  • At present, Panasonic focuses on the mid-range full-frame camera market, but in the next few years, it will supplement entry-level and high-end models
  • Video will continue to focus on 4K, 6K oversampling, 6K and open gate.
  • 8K is not sufficiently popular in the consumer market.
  • A telephoto lens will be available soon. I think it’s a surprising size, so please look forward to it.
  • It has suffered a lot in the last three years, but is still very good.
  • LUMIX G is stable overall. LUMIX S is the best result ever.
  • China is the strongest market.
    ・Rapid recovery of production and sales
    ・Securing production and supply by building factories

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via Asobinet

Likely first leaked Nikon ZF images

A Japanese photographer known to test Nikon cameras ahead of their announcement did shortly show a Nikon camera in his latest video (from minute 1:50). The reason why some do believe this is the new Nikon ZF is that it mounts the 40mm f/2.0 lens which is rumored to be available as a kit lens option on the new ZF. The rumored specs on Weibo and Asobinet are:

  • Announcement in August
  • Ship by end of 2023
  • Color: Black
  • 24.4 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 700g
  • Size: 144×101mm
  • Continuous shooting speed: ~30fps
  • 4K 60p
  • USB-C PD compatible
  • ISO 100-64000
  • EN-EL15 battery
  • Z logo moved left
  • Dual memory card slots
    SD + Micro SD
  • Pixel shift shooting
  • Improved AF compared to Z5/Z6II
  • August-September announcement, launch by the end of 2023
  • Body only price: $1,999
  • One of the kit lenses is the Z 40mm F2 (SE)
  • Design/layout is very similar to Z fc
  • Equipped with a small LCD screen for aperture display on the top
  • A third function for (still image/movie +) monochrome mode has been added to the sub-lever of the shutter speed dial
  • Has a small grip/bump like Df
  • Better build quality compared to Nikon Zfc
  • vari-angle monitor
  • Codename N2137

 

 

Sony A7cII, A7cR and 16-35mm GM II to be announced on August 29?

SAR reports that on August 29 Sony will have new major product announcement say. This is what we can expect to get:

  • 95% chance we will get the A7cII (likely has same/similar A7IV specs)
  • 90% chance we will get the A7cR (maybe with A7rV sensor)
  • 85% chance we will get the 16-35mm GM II (more compact and optically improved).