A look at the latest Sony leaks: which cameras and lenses could really pay off for nature photography? Find out what is still speculation, which rumors are gaining ground, and which earlier rumors have actually made it into Sony’s lineup.
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Current Sony Rumors
There is no date and no confirmation from Sony itself. Still, some of the hints are concrete enough to follow up on. WildeNatur.com looks at which cameras and lenses are being talked about right now, and how solid those hints really are.
Updated September 13, 2026
Sony’s New 600 mm f6.3? For Now, It Is Still a Rumor
For the Sony FE 600 mm f6.3 GM OSS, SonyAlphaRumors now names September 15, 2026 as a possible announcement date. Sony has not confirmed that date.
Updated September 13, 2026
Sony FE 400mm f4.5 GM Under 1 kg – Rumors
According to current information from SonyAlphaRumors, the Sony FE 400 mm f4.5 GM OSS is set to be announced on September 15, 2026; official confirmation from Sony is still pending. What the leaks say, what the forums doubt, and how likely the individual details are.
September 10, 2026
Sony Alpha 6900: Rumors About a New APS-C Camera
33 megapixels, a stacked sensor, 30 frames per second, and BIONZ XR2: since spring, details about a possible Sony “Alpha 6900” have been surfacing in the photo community. So far, there is no concrete evidence.
March 7, 2026
Sony 400mm f/2.8 Mark II is Coming – Rumors
Not long ago, I wrote about a rumor that Sony is working on a 500 mm f/2.8 GM.
May 21, 2024
Sony 500 mm f/2.8 + 1.6x Teleconverter Lens
Hello everyone, today I’d like to briefly discuss a new lens from Sony that is expected to hit the market in the coming months.
New Sony Rumors at a Glance
Read the latest reports on possible Sony cameras or lenses. As soon as new leaks are classified as rumors worth mentioning, they show up in this overview.
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Sony Alpha 6900: Rumors About a New APS-C Camera
33 megapixels, a stacked sensor, 30 frames per second, and BIONZ XR2: since spring, details about a possible Sony “Alpha 6900” have been surfacing…
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Sony’s New 600 mm f6.3? For Now, It Is Still a Rumor
For weeks, rumors with specific figures have been circulating about a new Sony FE 600 mm f6.3 GM OSS prime lens: 995 grams, around…
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Sony FE 400mm f4.5 GM Under 1 kg – Rumors
Sony is rumored to announce a 994 g FE 400mm f4.5 GM OSS on September 8, 2026. What the leaks say, what the forums…
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Sony 400mm f/2.8 Mark II is Coming – Rumors
Not long ago, I wrote about a rumor that Sony is working on a [500 mm f/2.8 GM](/en/equipment/sony-500mm-f28-gm). At the time, I shared my thoughts…
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Photo – News: The Hottest Rumors and Updates
Table of Contents Sony: New Lenses and Firmware Update Two New Lenses in February? According to recent rumors, Sony is planning to launch two…
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Sony 500 mm f/2.8 + 1.6x Teleconverter Lens
Hello everyone, Today, I’d like to briefly discuss a new lens from Sony that is expected to hit the market in the coming months.…
What Became of the Rumors
Plenty of it was discussed at length in the photo community’s rumor mill and hoped for dearly. Some things that started as a rumor later went on sale, others did not. A few we were able to try out ourselves, and with others it would have been nice if they had come true. We have listed the original rumors anyway, with the date and what was known at the time. That makes it easy to follow what was confirmed and what stayed a rumor in the end.
| Report | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sony a7R VI – the high-resolution surprise | July 6, 2026 | announced |
| f/4.5 – Sony FE 100–400 mm GM II is here | July 10, 2026 | announced |
| Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G – It’s Here! | February 24, 2025 | announced |
| Sony a7 V – Wildlife camera or flop? | December 4, 2025 | announced |
| Sony A1 II: A Smart Evolution or an Overpriced Update? | November 19, 2024 | announced |
| Photo – News: The Hottest Rumors and Updates | January 29, 2025 | Roundup |
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