The L-mount alliance talks about the L-mount future
There was a joint CP+ live stream to explain the future of the L-mount system. If I got the google translation right than these are some of the key info:
- L-mount is now the third most popular mount in Japan
- Sigma increased it’s market share since the introduction of the FP
- Leica said they will keep focusing on the very high end market
- Panasonic said they are developing multiple cameras and lenses
- Sigma also want to release some more “crazy” products
- There is a possibility the L-mount alliance will get new partners
Sigma says that Foveon sensor development will now be done “in house”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjR-jQqEWF4
Sigma said that they will now do the Foveon sensor development “in house”. Previously they had the plan to develop it with a US company. This failed 🙁
via Digicame-info
L-mount news roundup…
Panasonic S5 | In Depth Review & Test Footage
The PERFECT Shot – Panasonic’s Supportive Video Functions Explained (cineD).
10 Things to Do First with Your New Camera (Explora).
Sigma 24mm f/3.5、35mm f/2、65mm f/2 DG DN test at Mobile01.
Panasonic 70-300mm hands-on at DC.watch
Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group
Sigma confirms a “DG DN” Sports zoom lens is in development
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Today Sigma streamed a new CP+ chat video. And they made it clear that a new “DG DN” Sports zoom lens is in development. Could be the 70-200mm f/2.8 that was rumored for some time?
via DC.life