Two new rumored lenses

[iamdlewis]

From Sony alpha rumors there are two new lenses that will be released soon:

1. Sony 16mm f/1.8 G It will be optically superior and more compact than the existing Viltrox 16mm FE. But also cost close to $1,000.
2. Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G Expect similar build quality and pricing of the Sony 200-600mm lens. But the 400-800mm is probably extremely lightweight and compact and perfect for long handheld wildlife shooting.

For me the 400-800 has some interest but not really sure.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

That 16mm could be enticing to any milkyway/night-sky photographers out there; I believe @DaveC Oz uses the Viltrox lens they are comparing it to.

 

[DaveC Oz]

That 16mm could be enticing to any milkyway/night-sky photographers out there; I believe @DaveC Oz uses the Viltrox lens they are comparing it to.

I do indeed use the Viltrox 16mm. The Sony would have tempted me, but I have been very happy with the Viltrox. Unless the Sony lens has an enormous advantage in size or image quality, I don't think I'll be trading.

 

[Unframed Dave]

From Sony alpha rumors there are two new lenses that will be released soon:


For me the 400-800 has some interest but not really sure.

Likewise. Price will be a big factor. I see that as a very usable safari lens, but then, so is 200-600.

We'll see.