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SG-Image’s Upcoming 75mm f/1.2 Lens
credits: SG-Image
SG-Image has announced a new 75mm f/1.2 lens designed for medium format cameras, and while pricing and release timing have not been shared yet, a few core details are already known. A fast f/1.2 aperture on a medium format lens is still relatively unusual, so that alone makes it stand out.
From a technical standpoint, the lens uses an optical design of six elements in seven groups and features a 12-blade aperture, which should help produce smooth, rounded out-of-focus areas. Minimum focusing distance is listed at 0.6 meters, reasonable for a short telephoto in this class. The lens is also fully manual with no built-in stabilisation, and takes 72mm filters.
SG-Image plans to offer it in versions for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mounts. The GFX version weighs 642 grams and measures 77mm in diameter by 74.6mm in length, while the XCD version keeps the same weight but is slightly longer at 83.2mm. Beyond that, details are still thin and, as mentioned before, there is no official word yet on when the lens will ship or how much it will cost.
Leica To Develop Its Own Image Sensors Again
credits: Leica
Leica is apparently getting back into image sensor development, which is an interesting move in a market where most camera brands rely on the same handful of suppliers. The news comes from comments by Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of Leica Camera AG’s Supervisory Board, during a recent appearance on the German-language Leica Enthusiast Podcast. While the conversation touched on everything from Leica’s 100th anniversary to recent products, the most notable takeaway was Kaufmann confirming that Leica is once again working on its own sensors, particularly for future M-system cameras.
He did not go into specifics, and that is not too surprising. Kaufmann emphasised that sensor development takes a long time and that this is not a quick or simple process. What is still unclear is how far along Leica actually is, or how deep this “in-house” development goes. In the past, Leica has taken different approaches, the M11 uses a Sony sensor, while the earlier M10 was developed in collaboration with AMS OSRAM, with manufacturing handled in Europe. Given how few companies can actually fabricate modern sensors today, it is likely Leica would again work closely with an established manufacturer while keeping control over design, tuning, and colour response.
Kaufmann also shared a few broader insights about where Leica is headed. He noted that the U.S. is now Leica’s largest market, followed by China, with Japan likely to move into third place ahead of Germany. He also addressed concerns around the Leica M EV1, making it clear that the classic rangefinder isn’t going anywhere. Instead, Leica sees the M system splitting into two parallel paths, one built around electronic viewfinders, and another that continues the traditional rangefinder experience that long-time Leica photographers care about.
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