Canon, Nikon, Samyang, Sony and Voigtländer: News from the rumor mill

Canon: Are you planning a particularly compact RF 28-70mm f/2.8? +++ Nikon I: Two zooms with F/1.2 in the works? +++ Nikon II: Z 9 with 8K video with no time limit +++ Samyang: Is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 lens close? Sony II: Alpha 7 IV this week? Sony II: Will the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM be reviewed? +++ Voigtländer: APO Skopar 90mm F2.8 SL II s ready.

Canon It has an RF 28-70mm f/2.8 that is particularly compact in the pan. Anyway, a patent was recently published in Japan that accurately describes this lens. Above all, it should be distinguished by its particularly compact dimensions and, according to the patent specifications, should be only 10.2 cm in length. For comparison: this too Compact and lightweight Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 It measures approximately 11.8 cm.

Nikon could After Noct 58 F / 0.95 It will be launched soon with high-density zoom for Z-Mount. This is suggested by at least two Nikon patented designs. Both patents describe the zoom with an impressive light intensity of F/1.2. One covers the focal length range of 35-50mm, and the second covers the range of 50-75mm. If the lenses have already appeared, then prices should be in the Noct range – which costs around 9000 euros.

next takes Nikon Z 9 8K videos with no time limit? At least that’s what Nikon’s recently released second teaser video for the Z 9 suggests. This means that continuous 8K recordings of 60 and even 80 minutes are possible. Unfortunately, the new promotional video remains very vague with details.

samyang Apparently in the starting blocks with the first autofocus zoom. Accordingly, Samyang has finished off the F 24-70mm F2.8 lens for the Sony FE, as it was reportedly leaked through a distributor from Asia. The linear actuator takes care of the focusing motor, the filter diameter is 82mm. Additionally, the focus ring can optionally be converted to aperture selection.

Sony Alpha 7 IV will be presented with almost 100 percent probability next week. The first technical details are becoming more and more focused. In the rumor slip: new 33MP sensor, max 4K 60p video, swivel and swivel screen, 2 card slots (1x SD UHS-II, 1x CFexpress) …

Brings Sony After appearing these days FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Also the newly designed Sony FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM II? According to some rumors, there are no concrete signs of this up in the air. So far, nothing but purely speculation. But if Sony really should fundamentally revamp its GM family, the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is definitely on the list.

from Voigtländer Next comes the APO Skopar 90mm F2.8 SL II s. Lens manufacturer Cosina, owner of the Voigtländer brand, officially introduced the lens in Japan. Accordingly, the classic focal length of the image is also expected here soon, with connections for the Leica M and Nikon F.

In Japan, Voigtländer’s APO Skopar 90mm F2.8 SL II s (here is the Nikon F variant) has already been officially announced.