Photorumors and I again got the full specs of the Sony presentation coming next week on September 12th. Here it is:
Cameras
- Sony A99: 24MP Exmor CMOS full frame sensor, AVHCD 2.0. Price $2799. Available in mid October.
- Sony NEX-6: 16MP Exmor CMOS APSC sensor, AVHCD 2.0. Price around $1000.
- Sony NEX PRO camera: Super secret first professional NEX camera with yet unknown specs.
Sony lenses
- Sony 300mm f/2.8 G SSM II lens (SAL300f28GII): Nano AR coating, weather sealed, SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), focus hold button. Price: $7500, to be released in October, 2012.
- Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM lens (already announced and available for preorder at BHphoto).
- Sony 10-18 f/4 OSS: available in November 2012 for $850.
- Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS: available in December 2012 for $450.
- Sony 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 OSS (kit lens): available in January 2013 for $350.
Sony a99 accessories
- Sony HVL-F60M flash: guide number: 60, built-in LED light, price: $550.
- Sony HVL-RL1 ring flash: priced around $350.
- Sony VG-C99AM vertical grip for a99: weather sealed, price: $380.
- Sony XLR-K1M audio input terminal: price: $800.
- Sony RMT-DSLR2 remote control.
- Sony LCS-BP3 back pack.
Camcorders
- Sony NEX-VG900 camcorder: interchangeable lens HD camera with 24MP Exmor CMOS full frame sensor, 1080×1920 video recording at 24p/60p, 3″ LCD, XGA OLED EVF, price: $3,300.
- Sony NEX-VG30/VG30H camcorders: 16MP Exmor APS-C sensor, BIONZ processor, 1080×1920 video recording at 24p/60p, 3″ LCD, XGA OLED EVF, available in November from $1,800.
Reminder: The announcement of the A99 along the NEX-6, A and E-mount lenses is scheduled for September 12th! Stay tuned on SAR on that day! Subscribe the RSS feed and join the Facebook page to not miss any new rumor!
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XLR input terminal pretty much confirm Sony wants the A99 as a serious video tool, looking forward to it!
Who says it’s for the A99? It could be for the VG900
Admin says
Sony a99 accessories…
Yeah, unfortunately the admin is as clueless as usual.
So you know for sure that it isn’t for the A99?
Ageha, probably you’re like Hulk Hogan: Hulk knows best!
Like Chuck Norris – he is never wrong, there’s sometimes just a bug in a source code of the universe.
yea clueless yet you keep coming back to their page.
You’re an idiot
it would be quite disappointing if the vg900 needs an external terminal for xlr input…
very true
Yes, but the audio terminal is sooooo pricey
I don’t know anything about Canon. Do they offer something equal to the audio terminal for their DSLRs?
Sony has to compete with Canon on the DSLR video market while trying to avoid cannibalizing their own sale of pro video stuff.
In that situation, I guess a good strategy would be:
Everything that Canon already offers, Sony will sell at a competitive price.
Everything that Canon doesn’t offer, Sony will sell at normal price for pro video stuff.
The Canon C300 must plug into an external XLR input, then again C300 is over priced as a whole
That’s a film dedicated camera before being a stills camera. A99 competes with 5D3 and D800 before than anything else so its attractive for photournalists and indie filmmakers who want full frame sensor that can do video.
C300/100/500 are APS-C cameras.
Just worried of paying all that money when all I need is to be able to listen to the sound I’m recording
You know, you could still record the old way (with an external recorder)
NEX-6 not on the list?!
No NEX-6? Is it mistake?
Sony 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 OSS not a G?
Fortunately not! Jeez, it’s just a sticker. You can paint a G onto the lens barrel yourself if you think it improves the IQ.
Good! It’s not a G lens! So it’s not pricey, and that confirms the constant aperture zoom coming next year is the G lens!
Rooru S., I totally agree!! ^^
The A mount Sony 16-50mm f2.8 hasn’t got a G badge, but anyone who has one can assure you that it is up there with the best of them.
Yes, because A-mount G’s are reserved for FF lenses. but yeah, the 16-50 2.8 is the G for A-mount APS-C.
NEX-6 added. Forgot it for a moment 🙂
Andrea, What about Nex-6? They will come with touch screen?
no new prime lens to accompany A99? Tell the customers to use a high resolution and dynamic range camera with mediocre lens? Goodbye sony!!
Well, you can always use the 24CZ, the 85CZ and 135CZ. Only because they didn’t released the 50CZ doesn’t make it a bad system. (But I was waiting to see the 50CZ announced already.)
I’ve been also waiting for the 50mm CZ.
the 35/1.4 also need to be updated
It will be. My country’s Sony is running 30% disc for 35 f/1.4 so I know it will be replaced in the future.
The 300 G is not a prime lens?
The CZ 50 will be here soon enough.
Good bye, nice NOT knowing ya
Sony LCS-BP3 back pack.
Hope it is a bigger one
i want one to put my a77 with 70400g and a few small lens + a flash.
Buy Lowepro
or ThinkTank
December/January for the most interesting NEX-lenses ?!? This sucks ! I’m movin to Fuji now, I think … if you add the “Sony delay”, you can buy these lenses in February – damn ! That’s really frustrating !
So disappointed with the price (if true) of NEX 35mm f/1.8. The 50mm f/1.8 got stellar reviews but cost only $300 when released.
Well.. the SAL50F18 was always cheaper than SAL35F18, so this one had to be almost the same. I expected this..and for sure, many will buy this as an alternative to the SEL24F18Z
The prices are good. NEX is not a cheap system by any stretch of the imagination but rather a system that delivers value.
For those that complain about the 24mm price, see how much are the real good 35mm lenses for any other system faster than f2. Come on…go ahead, I’ll wait.
Right, so $450 for a good 50mm equivalent not good for you? fuck off!! Stop being cheap ass clients and see the system as value. Besides, which other 50mm on earth offers some sort of image stabilization? None you say? then fucking pay for it!!
The prices are right for what is offered.
Cheapos.
heeeyy, I’m fine with the price…! hope your message was a reply for Oscar..and don’t tell people to fuck off..Say it more gentle =D
To Oscar, indeed.
Sorry, it really bugs me that people ask for more features and want to pay in chewing gum for currency.
So I should fuck off just because I said I’m disappointed with the price. Are you such a belligerent asshole in real life too when you’re away from the computer? (My guess is you’re more like a pussy cat)
Oscar, the internet tells tight arses to fuck off.
Q, you’re so cute – reminds me of dear Patrick. Where’re your sisters R, S and T?
Of course I am a bellend in and out. Only you are part time keyboard moaner.
Ah yes, of course you are. I can smell your red neck.
Calm down, ladies.
Oscar, stop being a tightarse.
Patrick, watch your language! 😉
To all of those complaining about the price of the 35mm f/1.8 – have you noticed how much Canon are charging for the 28mm f/2.8 IS?
“Stop being a tightarse?” So I’m not allowed to be disappointed that the 35mm cost 50% more than the 50mm? By the way I’m disappointed exactly because I’m going to buy it anyway as it’s the lens I’m looking forward to. I think many casual hobbyists feel the same way.
In case that’s news to you, as consumers we can have opinion on anything about a product including the price. If that bothers you that’s your problem.
Wound up a bit tight aren’t you? Of course you’re entitled to an opinion – and I’m entitled to an opinion of your opinion!
Did you check how much the Canon 28mm is?
The 50 mm lens is the sweet spot for optics. It is the easiest lens to manufacture in a small form factor which is probably why the human eye sees at 50mm. It is also why you can see f1.8 lens out ther fore a few hundred dollars when a you dont see that in wider or more telephoto lenses.
You don’t understand so you complain. Why not get a job at a photostore in stead then you wil understand, have no time to waste peoples time who understand micro-economics and profit margins off manufacturing processes and you will make money and get a discount!
Go get em tiger!
Lotus, so to you an insults like “Stop being a tightarse?” properly represents an opinion on my opinion? Then what would you think about my opinion on your opinion on my opinion: “Ask your mommy to teach you basic manners and decency”?
Canon adopts a high price strategy to capitalize on their large DSLR customer base. Why should I care?
aaron: I understand that 35mm is generally more expensive than 50mm of the same aperture. The thing is Sony could have gone with an attractive price / high sales strategy that appeal to the mass consumers (don’t think they won’t make profit at say $350). It’s not just about production cost. With certain level of market power, it’s also their market positioning.
Yes, I do care about a difference of $100 or so.
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G is a brilliant 35mm lens for $200. Currently my favorite DX lens for Nikon. Granted it doesn’t have image stabilization, but then again at this focal length it is not that imporant either.
That being said, I’m still considering a switch to NEX starting with the NEX 6 + the 35mm and building from there. Depending on how these are received of course.
I agree the 35mm f1.8 for Nikon is a good lens for the price. Usually in the low light situations I shoot in, the OSS or image stabilization even in the 35mm focal length is very helpful. I have the Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS and it’s really useful for low light hand held shots.
Without OSS the usefullness for video would be highly decreased
I agree. Nikon is the only example of a cheap and cheerful 35mm.
That being said, Sony isn’t taking its example from there…but from Fuji. Sony’s only real competition (see someone else here mentioning they will switch to Fuji)
Now…how much is Fuji’s 35mm 1.4? $500 or so, right? It gets raving reviews and no one complains about it or its price. Actually, many hail it as one of the best 35mm’s and have compared it to the 50mm summicron with an m9.
If Sony’s 35mm will deliver at f2 what the Fuji can do at f2…mate, it could be a lens that drives Sony with the fixed lens crowd. They would have the essentials covered in fixed lenses (35, 50 and 75) all 1.8’s and all performing like a boss. Would you not pay $450 for that? That is without counting OSS and the fact that Son’y AF is better than Fuji’s.
Let’s not forget mFT. They have Leica to give them their 25mm (how much is that again?) and the 20mm 1.7, is also a great lens but it will only be $100 less and unless you have an Olympus body, you have no OSS.
Good lenses are not cheap not because they cost oh so much to make, but it depends on a mixture of factors from marketing to features vs competitiors, etc. If the lens is sharp and dandy, $450 for a stabilized 35mm is a good deal.
I did watch my language this time.
Yes, the Nikon 35/1.8 it’s a great great lens for the price, i use it with adapter on my Nex with great results. When i bought my first DSLR i thought the OSS will be a necessity, but with time proved to be not. It’s so useless for fast primes… I don’t understand those interested in night photography with fast primes. Primes are for something else, for portraits, for bokeh, for lower light (not for night ph.). I would understand Sony’s pricing at $450 if the 35mm was f/1.4. But $450 for f/1.8???!!! When we have Nikon’s and A Sony’s at $200?! No way, Sony!
STFU Patrick you just love hearing yourself talk
Hoped for a day of A mount lenses… Got 1 only? >_<
That's really bad. A99 would be by far more attractive if released with Zeiss 50mm prime.
Wasn’t there suppose to be an adapter for the new hotshoe released with A99? So that you could use iISO flashes with it? Somehow I don’t see it…
I think an earlier rumor said that it is in the box when you buy an a99.
Andrea, may I confirm if Nex-6 has touch screen enabled? Thanks.
N.Y.
@ Admin, maar could you find out if the A99 has the possibility to adjust the audio gain manually? It would suck big time if it doesn’t.
Well the 35mm is more expensive than I thought, guess I’ll stick with the sigma for a while. But still considering the 18-55 instead of the 16-50, because it’s going to be cheap now. I’ll see performance reviews of both. The 10-18 is also a lot too but makes sense I suppose.
Really don’t like the price on the 10-18. I was hoping for something around 500 $. Wasn’t the 16-50 supposed to be a G-Lens? I really like the price on this one.
Again, for what is offered, the price is right. Stop whining.
Who’s with me with quality even if it costs a few $100 more? If that 10-18mm is as good as my Voigthlader 15mm and 12mm, I would sell them both and get those in a heartbeat! why? it covers both focal lengths, it has AF and it is half a stop faster in the best of cases.
Stop bitchin! pay for it if its good or get the kit zoom or a second hand voightlander.
If you put it like this, I have to admit you’re right.
Plus the 10-18mm has OSS, so it will be great for interior shooting – churches etc. 1/4 sec or even 1/2 sec handheld anyone?
Boom, Lotus, boom!
Those are great pluses that put it further ahead than the Voightlander combo. Worth noting, those SLR lenses mentioned above are huge! especially with the use of the adapter.
If the Sony is 2/3 of the size of any of those lenses adapted to NEX, we have a potential winner.
If the Sony lens performs like the voigtlanders…we have a definite winner.
Video people? bi-winning.
And man…the Tokina could be cheaper and have 2.8…but it has massive field curvature and so its edges are always blurry. My mate has one on his 7D…and he moans a lot because of it.
I must agree with your logic.
I will pay the price for that wide angle zoom, no doubt.
OMG fanboys defending high prices before knowing any facts.
Of course this 10-18mm f/4 OSS lens should bring much better quality than Sony’s SEL-16F28, which together with these two converters worked acceptable with the first generation NEX cameras and also the second generation with lens compensation except the NEX-7’s high resoluton, nevertheless it has been overpriced already if not bought as a kit lens. But does a $850 wide angle solution justify to discontinue the cheaper WA/UWA & Fisheye version for a camera system mostly sold to consumers? $850 for an APS-C lens is a price for really professional demands or people not knowing (and probably ignoring) where their money does come from. So far I haven’t seen any picture or review justifying the huge price difference between SEL-24F18Z & SEL-50F18 and this strange sort of marketing seems to continue.
Anyway nice to read the much more fairly priced E PZ16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS will come as new kit lens, so I’m hoping to get one bundled to a NEX-5R next year…
If you ignore where your money comes from, you are a brat (I am a photographer and have afforded and will continue to afford professional price tags with professional performance)
If you have not seen anything that justifies the 24mm and 50mm price tags, you are either blind, need an eye test, or you have no standards worth respecting (especially since you say the 16mm was a good lens except on the NEX 7…it wasn’t a good lens on any NEX)
Well, Patrick, you’re obviously unable to read or only create misunderstandings for your snotty attitude, because simply by clicking on reply does not make it a reply to my point of view: I didn’t write at all that I haven’t seen anything justifying the SEL-50F18’s price tag. I simply wrote that the SEL-24F18Z does not show that much image quality improvement as price difference. And I also never wrote the SEL-16F28 was good, I wrote it was acceptable under special conditions, you lying demagouge. Not interested in a proof you’re a professional photographer as you claim, thanx, but still looking forward to the developing E-Mount lens range beside fanboy-brats like you are.
Wide angle zooms even for APS-C sensor size cameras typically are not cheap. I think the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 costs around $699. Nikon 10-24mm f3.5-5.6 is around $829.00. The price is slightly higher than I thought it would be but it is acceptable if image quality is good.
To be honest you should admit that are a little pricey…
Tokina is f/2.8 and costs 150$ less! I was wondering the same price from Sony NEX lenses… waiting for Tokina NEX mount? For me, I am waiting for third party lenses.
I did I said that it was higher than I expected. The Tokina is faster though this lens has OSS and covers a wider zoom range of 10-18mm than 11-16mm. I wish the Tokina came in an E-mount. It’s optically pretty good. I use my Nikon mount Tokina 11-16 on my Nex using an adapter with aperture control.
NEX-6 $1000 with kit lens, not bad.
I think that’s the price for body only.
then it’ll be 1199 USD with kit lens i suppose. AFAIK, NEX-7 cost 1299 USD with kit lens… Bummer
I assume that the last three lenses are NEX lenses? I love to get my hands on the 16-50 pancake, maybe the 35mm. Still craving for a 16-105mm for the NEX.
Some people would never be happy with anything they are given. The complain was that Sony had not many native E mount lenses, and now they bitch about Sony not giving them the lens they want.
I am not saying I am not happy with what I am given, but it is not a crime to have something to wish for isn’t it? I even say I like the 16-50 and to some extent the 35mm.
Just ignore Patrick. He’s already so kind to you. Look at his reply to me.
Patrick, arch your back and grab your ankles…
Really want the new 16-50pz pancake to be a new kit lens for nex-6 ><
Any idea if A99 will be sold as a kit (with a lens)? If there´s a kit I wonder what the heck the kit lens will be…
28-75mm SAM?
Would be great if Sony upgraded 28-75/2,8 SAM with the new faster SAM with DMF.
It is really good optically but sucks big time when it comes to AF speed. That make it no option for me. Better of with a Sigma 24-70/2,8 HSM until I can afford the 24-70ZA
The problem with the Sigma 24-70mm is that it is no good at f/2.8 – according to a number of reviews and reports.
whoaaaa 10-18mm/4 OSS look so pricy.. but i want it ._.
andrea how about CZ 50mm/1.2 SSM, have you know the price?
Keep dreaming, such a lens will never come.
If you say the 10-18mm is too expensive…then see what a 1.2 50mm from CZ would cost….maybe about the same as Canon’s 50mm 1.2 or more.
Would you really pay for that lens if it was $1600? I think you would come here and moan about it and wish you would have never asked for a 1.2 and CZ badge to begin with.
Perhaps he thinks that it’s pricey for a lens on a portable camera, while for real, fully-fledged tool he can afford for more expensive lens?
The A99 seems a bit pricey. According to some source at dpreview, a FF sensor costs $400 to produce whereas an APS-C sensor just costs $50. That’s $350 more for the sensor. The bodies of A77 and A99 are mostly identical, so that won’t add a lot to costs.
If they can sell the A77 at $1200, Sony should be able to sell the A99 around $2000.
The shutter and SLT mirror would be more expensive to build too for FF camera.
They need to make money back on re-tooling the manufacturing line and R&D, there is more to it than just the hardware.
Less A99 models will be sold, so the costs are higher.
As said, sensor, shutter, mirror, add FF sensor stabilization to that list, the extra features etc. And smaller sales numbers (FF market) usually doesn’t help the price either.
And this assumes the processor, buffer etc have not between upgraded.
Don’t forget a very upgrade AF system
That’s a circular argument if ever I saw one.
The smaller sales numbers will affect the price – sure smaller production etc.
But I kinda suspect that the price might also have an effect on the sales numbers 😉
Let’s not forget that marketing aslo dictates the final price, or at least the launch price. How much would the equivalent cameras are selling for? Where they successfull at that price? are our features worth more or are they not worth enough compared to our competition?
As mentioned many times, the advanced video features in this camera are meant to give it an edge over 5D3 and D800 for their respective markets so a99 is on that front is also priced accordingly.
Sony is a corporation like any other you can name here and not an artisan workshop that goes by the simple linear rules of ‘cost of production + what we want to make for profit’.
Mike, ever heard of economies of scale?
Are going to believe quotes taken from Tom Whogan?
😉
Nex stuff looks pricy to me. 35mm is expensive but i love the 50mm. Wide angle seems unjustifiably high. Nex 6 – probably will not be upgrading just yet. I shudder to think how much Nex G lenses might cost.. 16-50 or 70-200 f2.8… Any idea how all these prices translate into Euro/poundland?
James, usually my estimate (which might be wrong) for Euro area prices is that I just turn the $ sign to Euros or British pounds. Needless to say, it usually appears that European buyers tend to pay higher prices than North American buyers.
Indeed, I usually knock off 100 USD and do the same. It’s never that far out.
Nice cameras…along with some really crappy lenses (300mm the only exception)…a camera maker’s reputation is more critical in the lens department than the body department at this stage of the game…come on Sony…
Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS: available in December 2012 for $450.
Sony 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 OSS (kit lens): available in January 2013 for $350.
Ehh?!
Pitty that they can not offer similar (close) prices for primes
as in the A moumt easy choice…
Of course not, OSS drives the prices up.
I understand…
But the 16-50 has also an OSS
And is cheaper (at least according to the admin post)!
THe A mount 16-50mm f2.8 has a list price of $799. And while I like the inexpensive Sony A mount primes, the SEL50 is better built. Although I would have preferred that the 35mm f1.8 be priced under $500 U.S., if the quality is great people will buy it.
Almazar80, you mean under $400 for the 35mm f1.8 right? According to the rumors, it’s supposed to be $450 which is under $500.
wait, wait, wait… SEL50 is build better than SAL1650? BUAHAHAHAHAHahahha!!!
good joke man!
To a certain extent, the SEL50 is built better than the SAL1650, since the latter is mainly made of plastic whereas the 50 is made of metal.
Of course, the SAL1650 is a very well built lens, but overall the NEX lenses are way better than APS-C A mount lenses. Compare the 18-55 kit lenses and you know what I’m talking about:
E-mount: silent motors for focusing and aperture + OSS + metal built
A-mount: crappy SAM motor for focusing and mechanically driven aperture + plastic built.
“wait, wait, wait… SEL50 is build better than SAL1650?”
He didn’t say that – he was comparing to the A-mount primes.
Even if he was comparing to the 16-50mm A-mount, the e-mounts are not far off in terms of build quality and they are streets ahead of the plastic A-mount primes.
Why you found that remotely funny, I really don’t know.
That’s quite simple – E-mount 50mm feels like coca-cola can, while SAL1650 is build like lenses in old good time – very solid and reliable, weather-sealed, perhaps not 100% steel, but the plastics are highest grade and I wouldn’t be suprised if this lens would be more resistant then my old Helios from USSR.
It’s like if you’d try to compare plastic bottle with glass one.
There must be more than one A-mount lens coming. It’s Photokina year. The A77 had the 16-50, I would expect the A99 to have a new lens to demo with.
Was there not a new A-mount 50mm Zeiss to come also?
I do not want to see the quality comparison A99 vs D600, which will be much cheaper … shame sony does not understand the power of marketing. A99 (next camera for 2013) with 36Mpxi will therefore cost about $ 4900 (my tip). shame again sell just a few pieces: (
The “power of marketing” will show that the A99 is a much greater featured camera than the D600.
Sample picture from the new 300mm. Nice. 😀
http://i.imgur.com/sdjKE.jpg
No 70-400 G? That was rumoured here months ago and was meant to be ready for launch but was delayed due to the floods. Surely it’s ready by now if the rumour was right?
Same question about 70-200mm…
And Zeiss Primes….
And FF UWA lens…
What’s wrong with the Zeiss 16-35?
Ever heard of 12-24mm lenses? These are true FF UWA 🙂
no A-mount FF primes? Oh Sony, why?
Sony 300mm f/2.8 IS A PRIME LENS FOR A MOUNT!! 😉
Any news on the updated a mount lenses yet? It’d be nice to see the plastic fantastics updated with the new sam motor
Indeed, as great as they are image quality wise, I’d happily pay a bit extra for a quieter motor, metal mount and better quality plastics.
Sony HVL-RL1 ring flash – finally, hope it is best in class.
?? Finally? You know that Sony had ring flash ever since they merged Konica-Minolta imaging business in?
They had no Ring-Flash … only a Ring-Light(HVL-RLAM). I hope that the HVL-RL1 is going to be a real flash (like the Minolta R1200) with more adaptors (especially 77mm adaptor).
You can just use step-up rings instead of adaptors for the same effect. The Minolta ring flash only has a 62mm internal diameter anyway, and I doubt any Sony replacement would be meaningfully larger.
The Minolta 1200 macro ringflash had mount adapters up to 72mm, for the 200mm G macro lens.
If Sony’s “ringflash” is even a flash and not just another LED light is yet to be seen. Way, way late, but would be nice if it’s a true macro flash at least as good as the Minolta 1200. The price makes it sound like it’s a LED.
Is stabilisation much better on nex than “A” series cameras?
hope at least Sony show a roadmap for A-mount (or prototypes) and more insight about next 2 year of E-mount (lenses mainly)
Now, lets see those who kept complaining about no lens start the shopping spree.
Sony 10-18 f/4 OSS: available in November 2012 for $850.
OMG, so expensive! Almost the same as E24……
It is a pity that Sony bought Minolta, Minolta has always been the first.
Yes, a huge shame that ended Minolta and Sony did not take on a vision … We could have had a much more affordable glass and superior aperture of f4 (big)beercan ais worse. 70-200 mm f4 and the like. Minotla top 70-200mm f2.8 HS 2.8f, 85mm 1.4, 200mm f2.8 (f4), 300mm 2.8f (f4), 50mm 1.4f are still top glass. Great regret at the end of Minolta.
Been the first in what? Going bankrupt before most of competition? It was very innovative and great company, but it hardly was always “the first” out there.
Hi, Admin
Sony 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 OSS (kit lens): available in January 2013 for $350
Will this be the new kit lens of NEX-5R when available
sold for same price now $750 with kit lens?
Anyway it is way over my budget. Looking forward to buy it in 3 years time. Or when Sony provide a88.
The 35 1.8 is a bit pricey for my taste. I eventually buy the sigma first and upgrade to the sony later on.
I don’t think the 16-50 will be a good performer, it is also more of a videolens with the powerzoom and not a photography lens 🙁 So i hope for good prices for nex6 body only.
Nothing from Zeiss? I thought they were in the tank with Sony for a lens or two.
CZ 50? A fake?
it seems like CZ50 will be released in some unspecified time in future… probably in winter this year or spring 2013.
A99 with Kit Lens 300mm/2.8 just 10000$/€, good deal!
When can we expect the other Full frame cameras? Sony should at least give us the specs or the league they aim at with the other full frame cams, how are we supposed to know what to get?
I’m intrigued with SEL 11-18mm, but i will have to wait until reviews are out and compare it with my Sigma 19mm EX DN
The A99 looks like a class leading option (outside of MP) for both photo and video. The VG sounds interesting, but the A99 looks like the best solution yet (on paper) for both photo and video as the 5d3 and the D800 fall flat in the video department. Now we just need to see some real-world samples.
I like the add-ons that are geared toward video pro’s, Sony seems to be embracing the hybrid nature of these cameras which would be the way to get people to choose the A99 over the CaNikon alternatives. It certainly has me interested and holding off on going the 5d3 or D800 route.
I am waiting for new versions of 70-200/2.8 G, 85/1.4
Anything you do not hear about these?
I’m tired of reading about pocket NEX and accessories!!!
Oh no! $2,799 for the A99. That is $9 too expensive so it will be a total flop. Obviously I have to sell all my Sony gear and buy Canikon immediately. Any takers?
We must the good lens!
Like a 24, 35 or 50mm 1.2!
SPETEMBER the month of misspellings.
Sony 35mm at $450???!!! With this pricing i hope you are going down, Sony, like with your mobile phone business! You once make great cameras, but with your lens offers and now with your prices you are screwing it!
You mean you can’t afford it What an arsewipe.
Before that, Canikon with their pricing will go down first in the mirrorless segment 🙂 Given your argument.
450$ is dirt cheap for a good quality lens. You want quality in photography you pay. I actually like this. It leaves the masses out of the pro market. If ti really hurts you look at what leica optics cost and realize your paying wal mart prices.
I’m probably the only one who noticed, but this is the first time a VG30 was mentioned right? We have heard about the VG900 and the EA50 but not the VG30. I wonder how it fits in with the other line up.
VG30 looks like the VG20 with Sony’s better 2012 viewfinder used in the NEX 5N and 7. I use the VG20 in my work all the time and can’t wait to see if there is even more in the VG30. Really looking forward to it!
It seems like everyone who complains about the lens pricing gets bashed around here. But I agree, these prices are pretty steep. It’s important to realize that Sony is making this system in different flavors, from less expensive to quite pricey. Then it’s not hard to imagine that someone who bought into the NEX-3 series feels he’s been taken for a loop.
I think Sony needs to examine this and maybe design a line of cheaper NEX lenses, as they have already done for the Alpha mount in creating the DT-line.
Now on to something else. Andrea, is there any way for us to petition Sony to please please please also release these and all upcoming lenses in BLACK FINISH!!!! To be honest I’ve really had it with that shiny metal stuff. Am I the only one?
Before anyone starts bashing me, in the above text I meant to say ‘DT-SAM line’.
I am so disappointed with 35/1.8 price. Not to mention it won’t be a pancake.
I wonder if they will make RMT-DSLR2 to work with NEX?
no any new crop camera better than A77 ?
If you want a better camera than A77, buy the A99.
FF is always better than Crop
You can not beat the physics
The major quality gain will be your investment in glass
FF not good for me because I care about zoom photography so crop is better for me
and less money
I want to know if there will be a crop camera better than A77 or not and just buy A77 ?
and for save/security? Record in same time both slot… like a nikon d800 and mark3
According to Steve Huff, he has something big that’s not part of you list!!!!!
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