LEAKED: Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Images and MTF Charts
This is the new 60-600mm from Sigma. It’s available for E and L-mount and the announcement will be held on January 12.
Panasonic will rapidly expand the Lumix portfolio
S5II at Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&EU&CA, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK, Ipln.
DC.watch interviewed a bunch of Panasonic managers. They amide it clear they want to make rapid progress in the Lumix lineup. Maybe we will see many more of the current Lumix cameras updated with the new Phase Detection AF?
About the Lumix future:
We recognize that we are not yet a strong manufacturer in the market. We believe that the S5II this time is a product of a very high dimension, and we believe that this is the next phase of LUMIX. Please look forward to the rapid progress of LUMIX in the future.
On Why Phase Detection AF is only coming now on Panasonic cameras:
This is because we place the highest priority on image quality. When using focal plane phase detection AF, pixel defects will inevitably occur. LUMIX gives top priority to image quality, so we have been developing from the perspective of how far AF can be enhanced while still producing the highest image quality. In such a situation, we have refined contrast AF and DFD (spatial recognition AF) without pixel defects.
About the new IS system:
The main feature is the significant improvement in the image stabilization effect when shooting videos while walking. Conventionally, when shooting movies, the vertical, horizontal, and rotational correction ratios were allotted at a fixed rate, but with Active IS, for example, in scenes where vertical blur is large, the vertical correction ratio is increased. For example, the correction ratio is adjusted according to the state of blurring. As a result, we were able to greatly improve the correction effect for walking shots. In addition, the camera shake correction effect can be fully demonstrated even with fixed shooting.
Sony 20-70mm f/4.0 lens will be announced on January 17
Rumored Sony 20-70mm f/4.0 specs:
- sharper than the first generation 24-70mm GM
- very little distortion
- Price 1.599 Euro
- Announcement on January 17
What the S5 II means for the future of Panasonic cameras
The phase detection autofocus of the Panasonic S5 II finally addresses the biggest complaint about the Lumix camera line-up: inconsistent focus performance. Now that Panasonic has the technology, what does this mean to the rest of the Lumix camera lines?
Sigma will announce the new 60-600mm lens on January 12
Image on top shows the current 60-600mm lens for Nikon F and Canon EF (for about 2000 Dollars/Euro here on Amazon).
Sigma confirmed it will announce “new products” on January 12th. Of course we already know that they will announce the new 60-500mm f/4.5-6.3 sports lens for Sony E and Leica L mount. Here are the specs:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
- Lens construction: 27 elements in 19 groups
- Minimum Focus Distance: 45-260cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:2.4
- Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
- New development adopted HLA (Hi-response Linear Actuator)
- Filter diameter: 105mm
- Size: φ119.4mm x 279.2mm (281.2mm for E-mount version)
- Weight: 2495g (2485g for E-mount version)
- Hood: LH1144-02
- Lens cap: LC-740E
- Tripod socket: TS-121
Nikon announced the development of the new 85mm f/1.2 and 26mm f/2.8 Z lenses
Press text:
Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85MM F/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system
LAS VEGAS-CES Booth #17914 (January 4th 2023) – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens, for full-frame (FX-format) Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras.
The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is part of the S-Line1 NIKKOR Z lens series, and realizes both superior rendering performance and large, beautiful bokeh. It expands possibilities for users capturing portraits in areas such as weddings and fashion.
The NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 achieves outstanding slimness and lightness, as well as high rendering performance, making it an ideal lens for advanced amateur photographers who take their camera everywhere so as not to miss a moment.
Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users’ needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.
These lenses will be displayed at Nikon’s booth (Central Hall #17914) at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5-8, 2023.
Officially announced: New Panasonic S5II, S5IIx and 14-28mm lens!
At last Panasonic has accepted the inevitable: You need Phase detection AF to be competitive!
Preorders:
S5II at Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&EU&CA, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK, Ipln.
S5IIx at Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&CA&EU, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK, Ipln.
14-28mm S lens at Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&CA&EU, FotoErhardt, WexUK, Ipln.
Reviews and Hands-on:
Dpreview.
Video reviews:
Official Panasonic videos: