# Sony 2026 camera and lens launches > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sony-2026-camera-launches > Updated: 2026-08-20T07:37:04.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 9. Sony’s July–August 2026 rollout continued to expand its high-resolution, AI-enhanced camera family and accompanying optics. After the Alpha 7R VI debut in India (3 July) and the RX10 V bridge launch (9 July), the A7R VI was unveiled on 17 July with a 9.44-million-dot EVF, 30 fps blackout-free RAW, 16-stop dynamic range, 8K 30 p video and a new FE 100-400 mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens featuring four linear motors. On 4 August, Sony announced a lightweight counterpart: the FE 100-400 mm F5.6-8 OSS super-telephoto lens. Weighing about 654 g and measuring 164.5 mm, it uses a 15-element, 10-group design with two ED and two aspherical elements, a nine-blade circular aperture and optical SteadyShot stabilization. The lens supports a 2× teleconverter (up to 800 mm, 1,200 mm in APS-C), offers up to 120 fps continuous shooting with the Alpha 9 III, and is priced around €900/$850/¥140,000. Pre-orders opened 18 August with sales slated for early September. Further technical details regarding the Alpha 7R VI highlight its 66.8-megapixel fully stacked sensor and new Bionz XR2 processor. The camera features an AI-based autofocus system, 8.5 stops of image stabilization, and 8K video support. Notably, the device introduces the NP-SA100 battery, which is incompatible with previous NP-FZ100 models. While reviewers suggest the camera effectively “collapses the need for multiple specialized bodies” by merging high resolution with high burst speeds, they note that 30 fps shooting generates approximately 1.8GB of data per second. In mid-August, additional details on the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS lens highlighted its dust- and moisture-resistant design and the use of recycled materials. As part of Sony’s ‘Road to Zero’ sustainability initiative, over 41% of the lens’s total plastic weight consists of recycled content. ## Claims - Sony announced the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS lens for full‑frame Alpha E‑mount cameras. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The lens weighs approximately 654 g. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The lens is priced at roughly €900, $850, or ¥140,000 depending on region. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The optical design comprises 15 elements in 10 groups, including two ED glass and two aspherical elements. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Minimum focusing distance is 0.86 m at 400 mm and 1.13 m at 100 mm, with a maximum magnification of 0.41×. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The lens supports a 2× teleconverter, extending the focal length to 800 mm (or 1,200 mm in APS‑C mode). (corroborated by 14 sources) - The lens length is 164.5 mm. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The lens features optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a linear‑motor AF system, and can shoot up to 120 fps continuous shooting with the Alpha 9 III. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Sony announced the FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS lens priced at $850. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The lens weighs approximately 639‑654 g and is about 164.5 mm long. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The lens has a variable maximum aperture of f/5.6 at 100 mm and f/8 at 400 mm. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The lens includes optical image stabilization (OSS) and linear autofocus motors. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Sony India launches FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS telephoto lens Sony India has released the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS, a lightweight, super telephoto E-mount lens optimized for wildlife and sports photography. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-india-launches-fe-100-400mm-f56-8-oss-telephoto-lens ### 2026-08-15: Sony a7R VI camera features 67MP sensor and 30fps burst speed Sony's new a7R VI mirrorless camera combines a 66.8MP stacked sensor with 30fps burst shooting and AI-driven autofocus, bridging the gap between high-resolution and high-speed photography. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-a7r-vi-camera-features-67mp-sensor-and-30fps-burst-speed ### 2026-08-04: Sony launches lightweight FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS super‑telephoto lens Sony unveiled the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS lens, a 654 g, 164.5 mm super‑telephoto zoom with OSS, linear‑motor AF, 2× teleconverter support, and a price around €900/$850, available September 2026. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-launches-affordable-fe-100-400mm-f56-8-oss-telephoto-lens ### 2026-07-17: Sony launches A7R VI with 66.8MP sensor and 32‑bit float audio Sony’s A7R VI offers a 66.8 MP sensor, AI processing, 32‑bit float audio and 8K video, while the A7R V is on sale for $3,248 with accessories in the UK. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-launches-a7r-vi-with-668mp-sensor-and-32bit-float-audio ### 2026-07-12: Sony launches RX10 V all-in-one superzoom camera with AI autofocus and 4K video Sony introduced the RX10 V, a fifth‑gen all‑in‑one superzoom with a 24‑600 mm Zeiss lens, 20 MP 1‑inch sensor, AI‑powered Real‑time Recognition autofocus, up to 30 fps burst, 4K video up to 120p, and a €2,500 € 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-launches-rx10-v-all-in-one-superzoom-camera-with-ai-autofocus-and-4k-video ### 2026-07-09: Sony launches RX10 V superzoom camera with 24-600mm lens and AI autofocus Sony unveiled the RX10 V superzoom camera, featuring a 24‑600 mm ZEISS lens, AI‑powered autofocus, 30 fps blackout‑free shooting and 4K 120p video, priced at $2,299 and available from August 2026. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-launches-rx10-v-bridge-camera-with-ai-autofocus-and-longer-battery-life ### 2026-07-06: Sony unveils RX10 V superzoom camera ahead of July 9 launch Sony will launch the RX10 V superzoom camera on 9 July, featuring a new lens, larger battery, dual BIONZ XR processors, AI‑enhanced autofocus and 4K 120 fps video. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-unveils-rx10-v-superzoom-camera-ahead-of-july-9-launch ### 2026-07-04: Sony announces RX10 V bridge camera launch on July 9 Sony will launch the RX10 V bridge camera on 9 July, featuring a dual processor, AI‑enhanced autofocus and up to 4K 120fps video, with global availability including India. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-unveils-new-rx10-camera-model-on-july-9 ### 2026-07-01: Sony India launches Alpha 7R VI high‑resolution mirrorless camera Sony India unveiled the Alpha 7R VI, a 66.8 MP full‑frame mirrorless camera with AI autofocus, 8K video, Dual Gain Shooting, and a new XLR‑A4 audio adaptor, priced at ₹4,70,990 and shipping from 3 July 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-india-launches-alpha-7r-vi-highresolution-mirrorless-camera --- Cite as: Sony 2026 camera and lens launches. 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