Darren Miles thinks the continuation of the PEN-F line is the key to Olympus new success. In some aspects I surely do agree with him. But I think one good camera alone isn’t enough to bring back growth. I think it’s time to get new sensor tech on all future camera PEN and OMD alike!
An anonymous source sent me a rumor that I would normally NOT post. But it’s a kind of rumor I would wish to be true. So for the sake of discussion let’s read it:
Fans of Olympus Pen-F are in for a big surprise late 2020. Two versions – one premium aka Pen F mkII and one more in the line of a ordinary Pen but with viewfinder are in pipeline. Early stages but from a source high up in Olympus so very reliable.
We know from our source the PEN-F sales didn’t meat their goal. And that’s why Olympus scrapped the PEN-FII release. Still, the PEN-F camera is in my opinion the most beautiful MFT camera on market and I do hope Olympus reconsiders to make a successor. A PEN-FII with brand new sensor may sell more than they would expect! What do you think?
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A UK magazine (I didn’t receive the name of which one) posted this rumor about a possible PEN-FII coming this year. While I believe the specs are likely to be a pure guess…the camera itself might be coming for reeal in 2020!
And if it comes I hope it does have a new sensor….possibly that new Sony 47MP sensor :)
Pansonic f/1.2 MFT lens patent
So what’s next after the E-M1III launch?
Olympus 500mm f/4.0 lens: Olympus confirmed they will make this lens and here is the patent.
Olympus 300-500mm f/2.8-4.0 lens: This lens has been patented but it’s unclear if they will really mass produce it.
Olympus 8-24mm f/4.0 lens: This lens has been patented.
Olympus 100mm f/2.8 macro: Also this lens has been patented.
Olympus is working on a new set of f/1.4 primes: The lens specs can be found in this patent.
Panasonic GX10: It might be announced during the first half of the year.
Panasonic f/1.2 MFT primes: They have been patented but it’s unclear when those will be announced.
Sharp 8K MFT camera: Set to be on market in late 2020 for less than $4,000
I have been told that the E-M1X is here to stay on the market for a very long time. And to proof this Olympus will soon release a new major firmware update. Please drop me a message through the contact form or via mail if you have details on the new features. Thanks!
E-M1X at Amazon, GetOlympus, Adorama and BHphoto.
In this short interview posted by the Germany Oly-forum the Olympus manager confirmed that macro lenses with 100mm (or more) focal length are in the works. Apparently Olympus Japan noticed a major request for a 100mm macor lens :)
