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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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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