Back in June I shared the first official images of the new Hasselblad X2DII published through the FCC agency. Now we know the camera will be announced in August.
Hasselblad X2DII key specs:
100-megapixel medium format image sensor
DJI’s LiDAR autofocus system, which may greatly improve the focus tracking speed
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What you see here on top is the size comparison between the “old” Sigma 35mm f/1.2 and the new version that will be announced soon. As you see the new version is more compact (I would guess around 1cm less longer) and is rumored to have a Filter Size of 72mm compared ot the older 82mm.
Still don’t know what the price will be but it could be a tiny bit more expensive than this first generation lens. Probably also because of the tariffs…and I can’t wait to read the comments about this :)
Sigma is rumored to launch a total of four new Full Frame lenses this year. And I will soon share info about those on SAR and on my youtube channel (subscribe here).
The first half of 2025 brought a flurry of new cameras, lenses, and mixed strategies from the biggest names in photography. From Fujifilm’s bold design choices to Leica’s underwhelming silence, the landscape is shifting—and not everyone is keeping up.
In this report, we break down each company’s key releases, their highlights and missteps, and give them a mid-year grade. Whether you’re shopping for your next camera or just want to see how your favorite brand stacks up, this guide tells you who’s excelling and who needs to step up before year’s end.
Camera Company Grades
Canon (B-/C+)
Focused on vlogging: V1 (fixed-lens compact), R50V (video-centric APS-C).
New lenses: 16-28mm f/2.8, 14-30mm f/4 PZ, 75-300mm (recycled DSLR design).
Criticism: No pro photo bodies, limited third-party lens support.
Nikon (A/A-)
Strong video push with Z5 II, Z8 firmware, and 28-135mm PZ cine lens.
Criticism: Still no full-frame Sigma lenses due to alleged Tamron exclusivity.
Tamron (C+)
Quiet first half: 16-30mm f/2.8 G2, firmware updates for existing lenses.
Promised more lenses in late 2025/2026.
Final Thoughts
Best Performers: Fujifilm, Sigma, Nikon.
Needs Improvement: Leica, OM System, Tamron.
Upcoming Expectations: Sony A7S IV, Fujifilm X-Pro 4, Canon R7 II.
