The Upcoming Sony Cameras & Lenses in 2021

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Sony is planning to announce lots of new cameras and lenses in 2021. The Sony a9 III 8K mirrorless camera is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2021 (CES show on January 11?), while the highly anticipated Sony a7 IV is rumored to be announced in the second or third quarter of 2021. In addition, Sony is very likely to launch two full-frame mirrorless lenses: FE 35mm F1.4 GM and FE 16mm F1.8 GM.

Sony a9 III 8K Mirrorless Camera Rumored Specifications:

  • 50MP full-frame CMOS image sensor
  • Bigger and truly pro body
  • 9.44M dots EVF
  • Newly developed sensor
  • 8K30p video recording with no overheating
  • Dual card slots
  • New menu systems from Sony a7S III
  • IBIS with Steady shot active mode
  • Everything about this camera is new
  • Price 5,999 USD
  • Released in the first quarter of 2021 (CES show on January 11?)

Sony a7 IV Rumored Specifications:

  • 30-32MP full-frame CMOS image sensor with high readout speed
  • Slight bigger and more comfortable body than Sony a7 III
  • 3.69M dot EVF
  • 1.44M dot LCD
  • 4K 60p with no overheating
  • Dual SD and CFexpress Type A card slots
  • New menu system from Sony a7S III
  • 5-axis in-body stabilization with Steady shot active mode
  • Price $2,499
  • Announcement probably in Q3 of 2021

Sony a7S III New Firmware:

  • Support Full HD/120p 12bit RAW video HDMI output
  • Release before IBC 2021 (September 10-13, 2021)

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens Rumored Specifications:

  • Slightly larger than FE 24mm F1.4 GM
  • The exterior design style is similar to FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 GM Lens Rumored Specifications:

  • The same size and build quality as that of the 24mm f/1.4 GM.
  • Announcement in early 2021

Sigma FE lenses:

  • Due the autofocus bugs 70-200mm f/2.8 FE lens launch still delayed
  • More fast FE primes coming in 2021

The new Sony a7S III and Sony a7C are now selling like hot cakes. Order now if you are interested.

Sony a7S III body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7C body: $1,798 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Via: SAR