Sony published an official list of E-mount license partners, and not a single Chinese lens manufacturer is on the list:

• Carl Zeiss AG
• Cooke Optics Limited
• Cosina Corporation
• Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
• Kenko Tokina Corporation
• LK Samynag CO., LTD.
• Sigma Corporation
• Tamron Corporation
• Thales Las France SAS

“The E-mount Basic Specifications have been disclosed to the partners that satisfy the qualification criteria predefined by Sony. License partners are as follows (as of July/2026). The E-mount Basic Specifications are disclosed for compatibility. It does not guarantee the compatibility or quality of all functions. For quality assurance, please contact the license partner.”

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Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

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Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for E/Z mount coming on July 15th (full details included)

Fuji and Canon registered new cameras

Sony to announce a new RX10 V super-zoom camera next week

Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Z/E mount (model A084)

Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China

This colorful new Chuzhao M3 fixed-lens compact digital camera costs $69

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New pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 full-frame, 40mm f/1.2, and 18mm f/1.2 APS-C lenses

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Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for E/L/Z/RF mount for $129:

• Amazon US (10% off with coupon code 8VQNDWZJ)
• Amazon DE (10% off, no coupon code required)
• Pergear.com (10% off, no coupon code required)

Additional information:

Vintage-Inspired Premium Design
Featuring a classic film-era style with a full-metal body, the lens delivers both a refined appearance and a comfortable shooting experience.

Smooth Manual Focusing Experience
The diamond-pattern focus ring provides smooth rotation and excellent grip, making manual focusing more enjoyable and precise.

Classic 50mm F1.4 Perspective
The versatile 50mm focal length is perfect for portraits, street photography, travel, and daily shooting.

Beautiful Film-Like Rendering
Designed to create soft tones, natural colors, and a unique vintage atmosphere straight out of camera.

Dreamy Bokeh & Low-Light Performance
The bright F1.4 aperture delivers smooth background blur and beautiful night-light rendering, creating a more artistic visual style.

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Sony also confirms the Tamron acquisition offer in their latest Q1 FY2026 financial results:

Earlier today, Sony released its Q1 FY2026 financial results (for the three months ended June 30, 2026). While the big headline numbers were incredibly strong—consolidated sales up 8.2% to JPY 2,837.8 billion and operating income surging 40% to JPY 476.5 billion—the biggest takeaway for the Alpha community was the formal confirmation we’ve all been waiting for: Sony has formally submitted a proposal to acquire Tamron.

Sony Q1 FY2026 Financial Results: Sony Confirms Tamron Acquisition Offer

Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

Sony to acquire Tamron?

Via SonyAddict

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