The winners of the Camera Grand Prix 2024 award have been announced:
Grand Prize: Sony “α9 III”
Lens Award: Nikon “NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena”
Best camera award you choose: Sony “α9 III”
Best lens of your choice: Nikon “NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena”
About the Plena they write:
The unique name “Plena” describes the depiction that maintains a round bokeh with no vignetting all the way to the periphery of the screen. Many selection committee members praised the camera not only for its beautiful bokeh, but also for its sharp focus and three-dimensional effect. Plena comes from the Latin word plenum, which means “filled with space,” and the name comes from the designer’s philosophy and commitment to achieving this rendering quality without relying on digital correction, as well as from his shooting experience, where he was moved just by looking through the viewfinder. One commenter said, “My heart was filled.”