Rumor: New Sigma announcement in very early February!

One trusted source told me that Sigma will have a press event in very early February (likely in the days between Feb 4 and 8). He didn’t share yet what Sigma will announce and I am working to get some info in this.

But I hope that Mr Yamaki will hold on his promise made exactly one year ago that they are now going to focus on announcing more “unique” lenses. After all the past 12 months we had a bunch of exciting lens patents.

Rumored Leica SL3 specs

This is the rumored spec list of the new Leica SL3:

  • The Leica SL3 will use the same 60MP sensor as the M11/Q3
  • There will be a new body that is only a bit smaller than the current SL2
  • 6.5 stops  image stabilization
  • Phase detection AF
  • 9fps continuous shooting
  • Supports cropped 8K/30p and 4K/60p + full-frame & S35 C4K/30p
  • The camera is already being tested in the field
  • Official announcement on or around March 21-22, 2024

via Weibo/LR

Panasonic made a super small 100mm macro…and Leica SL3 and Panasonic S1RII are coming soon!

So my rumors about the 100mm macro have proven to be spot on! And this means also the other rumors I got from the same sources are right:

  • Leica SL3 is coming very soon (likely at Cp+ in February)
  • Panasonic High Resolution camera will be announced some months after the SL3
  • Both cameras have been developed in partnership by Leica and Panasonic with the agreement that Leica can announce it first
  • This means both cameras will have the same sensor

Wild rumor: Youtuber says Panasonic 6K camera is coming in early January

Now, this is super wild and I have no clue if this is BS or true. But an “influencer” just said that he will test a new Panasonic 6K camera coming in early January. I have been asked to not link to this youtube video to not get him in trouble…if he is really telling the truth.

For now only the 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is confirmed to be announced around Jan 8th.