Sigma patented a new 18-50mm f/2.0 APS-C lens

Asobinet, who spotted the patent, says [google translated]:

Looking at the lens configuration, it is very similar to the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN (not 100% match). Perhaps F2 zoom was one of the options during the examination stage of practical use lenses. However, now that F2.8 zoom has appeared, it seems unlikely that F2 zoom will see the light of day.

Summary

  • [Public number] P2022038820
  • [Name of invention] Large aperture zoom lens
  • [Dapplication date] 2020-08-27
  • [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or name] Sigma Corporation
  • [Issue] We provide a small large aperture zoom lens that is suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations and can be used for quick focus operation.
  • [0015] This invention is based on a positive lead zoom lens for the above challenges, suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations, and quick focus movement, small large apertures. The purpose is to provide a lens.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 18.50-48.50
  • F value: 1.94-2.10
  • Angle of view: 77.86-31.58
  • Statue height: 14.20
  • Total length: 115.36-137.89

via Fujirumors

Panasonic Yamane says the same developer that designed the GH6 will make the next S series camera

Preorders:
GH6 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
GH6 in EU at Fotokoch DE, Calumet DE, WexUK, Park UK.

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Panasonic Yamane commented as follows from around 1:10:50 (google translation)

“GH6″ was made by a strange person (developer), so I would appreciate it if you could say that it is strange. ” Next S ” is also made by a strange person (developer) now.

Translated more properly, the same GH6 designers will make the next S camera.

Panasonic LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 Announcement Later this Week and Shipping December 16

We have already leaked the images of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix S 35mmf/1.8. Now, according to nokishita, the announcement should happen this week and the lens itself will hit the stores on December 16.

It seems that the domestic release date of Panasonic “LUMIX S 35mm F1.8” announced overseas the other day will be December 16, 2021. Reservations should start in Japan later this week

via nokishita