Wild rumors about a possible Canon R1X

There are now the first wild rumors (meaning they are unconfirmed and not from reliable sources) that Canon will announce the new R1X in 2025. I think this is more like wishful thinking after the great disappointment of the R1. Canon clearly stated that the R1 was the ultimate flagship. However, I bet Canon will learn its lesson and perhaps announce a high-resolution flagship in 2-3 years. But before that we will get a new Sony A1II and a new Nikon Z9II that will raise the bar further.

Viltrox displayed the upcoming three new lenses

At the Shanghai show Viltrox shared more detail about three upcoming lenses:

Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 VCM pancake lens

  • Full Frame
  • Autofocus (VCM  coil motor)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.32m.
  • all-metal built
  • no manual focus ring
  • has a lever with built-in cap to close the lens
  • Price in YEN is 799 (about $100)
  • Launch on August 26
  • Sony E and Nikon Z

Viltrox: AF56mm F1.7:

  • APS-C
  • Autofocus
  • Price in YEN is 899 (above $100)
  • Launch on August 19
  • Sony E and Nikon Z

Viltrox AF135mm F1.8 Lab:

  • Autofocus
  • Full Frame
  • Sony E and Nikon Z