Sony's new FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS redefines super-telephoto prime lenses by achieving remarkable compactness and lightweight design—just 995g, making it the lightest in its class—while delivering high-end performance at a fraction of the cost of its f/4 predecessor. The lens balances practical handheld usability with professional-grade handling characteristics, though its modest aperture and $3,699 price point position it between more affordable zoom alternatives and premium primes.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to add Face ID and a telephoto lens to the third-generation iPhone Duo by leveraging component miniaturization and AI advances. The current model, launching October 23, features Touch ID and dual rear cameras due to physical space constraints.
The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, lacks 10 features found on the iPhone 18 Pro models, including a dedicated telephoto camera, variable aperture, higher-resolution front camera, Action button, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, and advanced camera features like ProRAW and spatial video. The iPhone 18 Pro launches September 18, while the iPhone Duo releases October 23.