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The Latest news on SAR [SonyAlphaRumors_logo_two-1] Display problems? [Open this email in your web browser.]( Good Morning reader! Latest Rumors on SonyAlphaRumors.com [twitter]( [facebook]( Highly Likely first FAKE A7000 and A5500 specs going wild on the web Someone is sharing those specs all across the web. usually I wouldn't post such unverified wild "rumors". but as others as picking this up I want to make it clear that those are highly unlikely to be correct (see video above where I explain the details about those rumors). The "source" claims: ILCE-7000: 26MP A7 4 body  + A7R5 flip screen Super 35mm 4K/60p (6K oversampling) IBIS BIONZ XR + AI processing unit mechanical shutter 1/8000s ILCE-5500: 24MP FSI (A6600 same) no IBIS, pop-up EVF Super 35mm 4K/30p (6K oversampling) point-to-point 4K/60p BIONZ XR + AI processing unit mechanical shutter 1/4000s What's REAL: - What's 99% confirmed is that Sony will announce ONE High End APS-C camera. - What's likely is that this high end camera will use the 26.1MP sensor of the FX30 - It's also likely that it has all the improvements we expect (fully articulating screen, new Bionz new AI unit and so forth). In that sense the A7000 rumor contains specs that are reasonable to be really on the new High end camera. But I don't know if it will have that kind of A7 alike body. [Read more]( Samyang 35-150mm lens is already listed at Amazon UK The lens is now officially listed at [Amazon UK](. The official announcement will happen on April 6. [Read more]( Leaked images and specs of the new Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 lens A German site shortly leaked the images of the new Samyang lens with a price tag of 1349€.! Lens specs: - LSTM autofocus - 9 blade aperture - par focal, cinematic AF, dolly shot zoom - 0,33m close focus - 82mm filter size - 157mm length - 1224g - weather sealed - 2x focus hold button - AF/MF switch - Custom switch - zoom lock - Box contents: 1x Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE for Sony E, 2x covers (front and back), 1x lens hood, 1x lens bag - Price: 1349€ Press text: Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE - The all-round lens for Sony E cameras. The Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE lens for Sony E-mount cameras is an absolute all-round talent. With a focal length range of 35 mm to 150 mm, it covers the most common applications, from nature shots to portraits to telephoto shots. The lens is equipped with the Samyang autofocus, which works particularly quickly and quietly, even when filming. This allows you to achieve stable and sharp video recordings. Perfect for photos and videos. The video properties of the lens are particularly impressive. The functions Cinematic Video AF, Par Focal and Dolly Shot Zoom allow professional video production. The lens maintains sharpness when zooming and allows for a smooth and quiet camera ride. Modern equipment for maximum comfort. The modern features of the lens offer maximum comfort when taking photos and filming. With the 2x Focus Hold Button, the focus is easy to lock, while the zoom lock switch prevents the lens from slipping out during transport. The AF/MF switch allows for quick switching between auto focus and manual focus. With the custom switch, individual settings can be made. - Absolute all-rounder: the Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE is an all-in-one zoom lens that covers the most common focal length range. It is suitable for travel, reportations, events, portraits, stills, landscapes, close-ups to architectural and street photography, and is suitable for all system cameras with Sony E-mount, full format such as APS-C. - Modern and professional features: the lens has a variety of professional functions, including 2x focus hold button for more comfort when taking photos and films, a zoom lock switch that prevents the lens from slipping out during transport, a custom switch with 3 programmable functions and an AF/MF switch for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus. - Perfect for video recordings: the Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE also offers numerous video features such as Par focal, Cinematic Video AF and Dolly Shot Zoom, which allow stable video recording and precise control of the zoom. - Excellent image quality and smooth boke: thanks to the high light intensity, the lens delivers excellent image quality over the entire focal length range, from the centre to the edge. With a beautiful, soft and harmonious bokeh, it is perfect for freestanding motifs, such as portraits. - Fast and quiet auto focus: the Samyang AF 35-150 mm lens has a fast, quiet and precise LSTM autofocus that is perfect for photos and videos. It also supports modern camera functions such as Hybrid AF, Eye AF and AF Assist function. - Box contents: 1x Samyang AF 35-150 mm F2.0-2.8 FE for Sony E, 2x covers (front and back), 1x lens hood, 1x lens bag [Read more]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage your subscription](