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Mar 12, 3:22 PM

Chinese manufacturer will soon announce the first Full Frame E-mount zoom autofocus lens!

Summary

A Chinese lens manufacturer, which has not previously released autofocus lenses, is expected to launch its first full-frame autofocus zoom lens in the second quarter of 2026. Sources suggest this lens will be for the E-mount system. Weibo reports indicate significant news from a Chinese lens maker, with rumors of an "explosive" announcement, potentially an f/1.4 zoom lens.

Key points

  • First full-frame autofocus zoom lens from a Chinese manufacturer.
  • Expected release in Q2 2026.
  • Likely to be an E-mount lens.
  • Manufacturer previously only produced manual focus lenses.
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