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ZY Optics’ Upcoming Camera Lenses

ZY Optics (Zhongyi) is getting ready to announce two new lenses at the upcoming Beijing P&E Imaging Show 2026, including a 30mm f/2.4 medium format lens and a 45mm f/1.4. So far, though, the company has only shared details about the new 30mm f/2.4, which becomes the latest addition to its growing PITTURA series lineup.

The lens is designed specifically for 44×33mm medium format sensors and will be available for both Fujifilm GFX and Pentax 645 systems. That includes cameras like the Fujifilm GFX50S and Pentax 645Z, along with compatibility for some older digital back systems from brands like Mamiya, Leaf, and Phase One that use similar sensor sizes. On this format, the 30mm focal length lands in wide-angle territory, offering a field of view of a little over 80 degrees. Zhongyi is pairing that with a relatively fast f/2.4 aperture, running from f/2.4 to f/22, with full-stop markings through the range.

Zhongyi also revealed part of the optical design, which looks relatively complex compared to older medium format lenses from the company. The lens includes multiple specialised elements, including ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and at least one aspherical element, meant to control chromatic aberration, distortion, and edge sharpness across the large image circle. At the same time, Zhongyi says the lens is still tuned to keep some character in the rendering rather than aiming for an overly clinical/’prefect’ look. Physically, the lens uses a full-metal construction and follows the same design language as the earlier PITTURA 65mm f/1.4 and 80mm f/1.6 lenses, meaning it is likely to feel fairly substantial. The official announcement is expected during the Beijing P&E show running from May 15 to May 18.

Sony Officially Teases ‘The Next R’

Sony has seemingly started teasing its next Alpha camera, describing it as “the next R” in a new social media post. While the teaser avoids mentioning the camera directly, it does not leave much room for interpretation either. At this point, it is looking very likely that Sony is preparing to unveil the long-rumoured A7R VI, with the official announcement scheduled for May 13. The current A7R V is slowly starting to show its age in a few areas. Although Sony changed a lot with the A7R V when it launched in 2022, it still used the same 61-megapixel full-frame sensor found in the older A7R IV from 2019. That sensor still delivers great resolution, dynamic range, and overall image quality, but compared to newer stacked sensors, its readout speed has started to fall behind.

Let’s take one last look at the latest Sony A7 R VI rumours ahead of the official announcement. One of the biggest rumoured changes is a new 67-megapixel fully stacked full-frame sensor. That is important because stacked sensors in Sony’s lineup have so far been reserved for cameras like the A1 and A9 series. A stacked design would allow much faster sensor readout speeds, which could mean significantly better burst shooting, reduced rolling shutter, and stronger video performance compared to the current A7R V and its older 61MP sensor. Reports also suggest the camera could land surprisingly close to the A1 II in terms of overall speed and video capabilities, while still keeping the high-resolution focus of the A7R line.

There are also rumours of an upgraded body design and a new electronic viewfinder that could actually improve on the already impressive EVF found in the A1 II, which currently offers 9.44 million dots and refresh rates up to 240Hz. Sony is also expected to bring over many of the newer features introduced with the A7 V generation, including autofocus and processing improvements. The trade-off, though, will likely be price. Current rumours suggest the A7R VI could go well beyond $5,400, making it the most expensive A7R model so far.

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