Stolen(?) Sony lens prototype auctioned online before it was even announced

Stolen(?) Sony lens prototype auctioned online before it was even announced
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The swanky new Sony 200-600mm G OSS f/5.6-6.3 FE lens was just listed on an auction site with a bargain starting price of ¥20,000 (£146 / $185). There's only one problem: the lens doesn't actually exist yet. 

Y'see, the Sony 200-600mm G OSS f/5.6-6.3 FE telephoto lens hasn't even been announced. It is reportedly being announced later this week, but as of right now it's not a product that anyone can purchase, pre-order or even get their hands on. 

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.