In late 2016, a source already told us that Sony will release super telephoto prime lens in 2017. Now according to Sony Chinese Photography Qianli Zhang’s weibo, he also confirmed that a new super telephoto FE lens will be released in 2017. Qianli Zhang has teasing the new a99 II camera launch back in September, 2016.
A read sent us a message about rumors of upcoming Sony full frame mirrorless cameras.
DxOMark has tested the new Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens on Sony Alpha a7R II full frame mirrorless camera. This lens is still out of stock at most US stores: Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Adorama.com. Tested on Sony a7R II, it is currently best zoom lens for Sony mirrorless cameras, see the DxOMark below:
DxOMark has tested the new Sony Zeiss Plannar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens. The Sony Zeiss FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens costs $1,498 at Amazon / B&H Photo Video / Adorama. Tested on Sony a7R II, it is one of the best prime lens for Sony a7 series mirrorless cameras. See the DxOMark below:
Sony has already released the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, it is one of the best FE lens, according to recently rumors, Sony will also announce a new budget FE 85mm lens in this year, a cheap lens in 85mm prime lens category.
Famous Sony mirrorless photographer Brain Smith has posted a wishlist of upcoming Sony a7 series mark III mirrorless cameras (a7 III, a7R III, a7S III). Brain Smith has posted 20+ top features for upcoming a7 series mirrorless cameras. The rumored release date for these three cameras could be sometime in 2017.
Last year, Sony has released the new Sony a99 II flagship A-mount camera, according to recently rumors, more A-mount SLT camera are coming, in 2017, the Sony a77 III will be announced to replace current Sony a77 II.
The next GM lens from Sony will be Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens, we have just received more info about this lens, the source said this lens will be price same as FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, which is priced at $2,198.00.
dpreview has updated their studio shot comparison tool with Sony a6500 flagship mirrorless camera. Here is high ISO comparison on Sony a6500, Sony a6300, Nikon D500, and Fujifilm X-Pro2. All these images are taken at ISO 51200 in RAW model.