The USA Zeiss preorders: Zeiss 50mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Zeiss 85mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. The new Zeiss Otus lenses have had a controversial start.
The new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now avaialble for preorder in Europe though stores liket Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. There are no US preorders open yet. But we finally have the first English review: They really made a nice lens! The post First review of the new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
300-600mm preorders at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. Two heavyweight Youtubers test the heavyweight Sigma 300-600mm lens: The post New Sigma 300-600mm f/4 reviews from Chris Niccolls and Gordon Laing first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Three reviews of a truly impressive piece of Sony technology: Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
300-600mm preorders at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. New reviews of this epic lens that will ship out soon: And here is a review of the lens in the L-mount version: The post New Sigma 300-600mm f/4 reviews first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Fotodioz writes: The Industar-69 is a strange little vintage pancake lens with unique characteristics. In this video we show you how to adapt it to a Sony E camera with our Fotodiox M39 to Sony E adapter.
The new Voigtlander 28mm f/1.5 Nokton for Sony FE is now in Stock at BHphoto (Click here). And here is the world’s first review published by SonyAlphaBlog: Sharpness is excellent for long distance but results are a bit disappointing at portrait distance with only good results wide open for portraits Background blur is very soft,… The post First worldwide review Voigtlander 28mm f/1.5 Nokton for Sony FE first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
300-600mm lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. Christopher Frost has published a review of the Sigma 300-600mm and he really likes the lens: Northrup tested the L-mount version of the lens: The post Sigma 300-600mm review by Christopher Frost and Northrup first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sidney Diongzon made a comparison between the new Sony 400-800mm G and there “older” Sony 200-600mm G: Sony 400-800mm f/6-3-8. 0 G lens preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK.
I found those two recent reviews of the first original RX1 and the latest RX1rII. Both cameras are only available used on eBay or reconditioned with warranty on Amazon. Sony RX1 vs Sony A7cII: And here is a long time review by Andre Mey (German).
Browse Reddit, and you'll see a simple formula for some of the best images. Lots of them use a secret sauce that makes them look like film. They combine nostalgia, coolness, vibes, and all those other really cool words that you see in neon on YouTube.
16-300mm at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. The new Sigma 16-300mm lens launch got a bit undermined by the gorgeous 300-600m launch and the curios BF camera. Chris from PetaPixel tested this lens and concluded: I expected the optical issues that are inherent to the design of a superzoom and despite them, still had a… The post Sigma 16-300mm f/3.
Sigma 300-600mm f/4. 0 vs Sony 600mm f/4. 0 vs Sony 200-600mm f/5. 6-6. 3 (via CameraSize) Here are a few size comparisons to give you an idea of the size of the new Sigma lens. It’s basically the same size as the Sony 600 GM, but weighs 1kg more.
Lenstip published the full detailed Sony 16mm G lens review and concluded: Lately we’ve seen a real offensive when it comes to Sony lenses and I have to admit there are plenty of well-put-together, interesting constructions among them.
The USA Zeiss preorders are now open at BH and Adorama too: Zeiss 50mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Zeiss 85mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt.
Panasonic has announced a new S1rII with a (Sony?) 44MP sensor. And check out the list of specs and reviews to see how many features this camera has for only $3300. Of course, Panasonic is somehow ‘forced’ to develop a camera that outperforms and undercuts the competition in terms of price, because that’s the only… The post New Competition for Sony: Panasonic throws in every possible feature into the $3200 Lumix S1rII first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sigma lens preorders: 300-600mm lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. 16-300mm at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. Useful informations: Official product page at Sigma Global.
The new Sirui Autofocus 1. 33x Anamorphic 40mm T/1. 8 is now in Stock at BHphoto and Amazon. This is one of the two anamorphic lenses with autofocus you can get (the second is the 50mm t/1. 8 1. 33x from Blazar).
The new Remaster lens is now available for reorder under the “Rokinon” brand at BHphoto (Click here). Matti Sulanto and Christopher Frost did test one of the strangest E-mount lenses you can get.
Explora listed the best bridge cameras you can get and according to them the best premium camera is still the over 7 years old Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV: The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV by Sony is considered by many to be the holy grail of bridge cameras due to its high-performance features, as well as its… The post Explora’s Best Premium Bridge Camera of the year is still the “old” Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia. Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
Almost 10 years ago Sony announced the Rx1RII fixed-lens full frame camera. Mark Galer tested the camera to see if it still made sense to spend money on it. What amazes me is that it is still available for $3298 at BHphoto.
Viltrox is aiming high with the introduction of the first lens in the “LAB” series: The new 135mm f/1. 8 LAB FE lens is available for $899 only on Amazon, BHphoto. That’s less than 50% than what you pay for the Sony 135mm GM.
Sony FE 85mm f/1. 4 GM II Lens Review by ePhotozine (Click here). This is their conclusion: The new lens sits comfortably at the top of the tree, unfortunately so does the price, so the new Sony is for those who want the outstanding performance and can meet the cost.
Yongnuo announced this new APS-C E-mount lens that will be available soon on their Amazon page. SonyAlphaBlog tested the lens and concluded: The Yongnuo 23mm F1. 4 DA DSM WL (268 euros) is a very good lens overall : very good ergonomics (including a wireless remote) very good AF , build quality , very good centre… The post Just announced: New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.
Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia. Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
Sometimes it’s worth reading a new report about an OLD camera. Do we always need the latest and greatest to create beautiful works? The post Curious Sony A7sII review: Why Sony’s $500 Full Frame Camera is SO Valuable first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
The first Sony A7 camera was announced in October 2013. In 11 years, the body has grown in size and compared with the new Sony a1II it is now: 2,5mm taller 9,2mm wider 24,7mm thicker (mainly due the larger grip) The A7 weight was 474g while the Sony a1II weight is now 658g Image courtesy:… The post This is how much the Sony E-mount camera design changed in 11 years first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Bill Claff from PhotonsToPhotos measured the dynamic rage of the new Sony A1II. Ther are a few minor differences: Dynamic range is improved across the board by around 0,2-0,3 stops High Conversion Gain moved from ISO 500 to ISO 640 Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
Now that the new gear is in Stock and shipping we are seeing more reviews of the production models: Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM is in Stock for the first time at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Lenstip tested the new Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM and concluded: In a nutshell the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/2 GM test showed that you get here an outstanding 2/50 standard lens along with three very good, momentarily even excellent… The post New Sony 28-70mm f/2.
Becca Farsace explains why Sony needs to launch a new 1-inch R100 camera model. Personally I don’t know if Sony will ever do this. First of all they have the ZV-1 lineup that is probably the true replacement for this series.
SonyAlphaBlog tested the new Samyang 35mm f/1. 4 FE lens and concluded: The Samyang 35mm f1. 4 AF Prima (600 euros) is an upgraded version from the Samyang 35mm F1. 4 AF II (700 euros). it is cheaper, lighter, more compact, a bit sharper but has downgraded ergonomics Overall image quality is very good to excellent (on 33Mpix… The post First reviews of the new Samyang 35mm f/1.
SonyAlphaBlog tested the new lens and concluded: The Sony 28-70mm F2 GM is a surprisingly lightweight (918g) F2 zoom lens that is suitable for everyday use. Except for the drop in performance at the corners of the 28mm, it excels in most areas, including resolution, color rendition, micro-contrast, and smooth bokeh.
Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia. Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
You can preorder it now at Amazon US, BHphoto, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon ES. The post New reviews of the Sirui 85mm f/1.4 FE lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
I’m sure many of you have forgotten that this camera ever existed: the Sony QX1 is a 20mp APS-C sensor that was introduced in 2014. It was a big flop and I’m glad someone is talking about it again now.
PMR tested the Sony A1II on the field and writes: I’m really excited to share with you the results of shooting my first game with the new Sony A1II camera. I shot an SEC game in Knoxville where I live.
Chris and Jordan from PetapixelTV compared the three top cameras. In the end, the Sony is still the ‘most versatile’ camera of the three. Just a personal note: seeing the image above, I still think Sony should make a flagship model with a larger body for better ergonomics, a superior LCD screen, less overheating limitations… The post Canon R1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Sony a1 II comparison by PetaPixelTV: “The Sony is still the most versatile camera” first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Preorder links: Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia. Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
Preorder links: Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia. Sony 28-70mm f/2. 0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro.
DxOmark tested the new global shutter sensor of the Sony A9III and concluded: From a technical perspective, Sony’s rapid iteration of its cameras is truly remarkable. The introduction of the innovative global shutter sensor in the Sony a9 III offers clear advantages for action and sports photographers. This sensor is highly optimized for operational speed,…
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get into the E-mount system. Here’s a review of the $500 (used) Sony A7II snappiness bought recently.
CineD tested the very unique new Blazar E-mount lenses and concluded: The lens is sharp where it is supposed to be (center), and of course, the more you close it down, the sharper the edges get, too.
The new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 FE LAB lens is now available at at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch. In all cases you get 15% off starting from today! And today a ton of youtuber shared their take on this lens: SonyAlphaBlog reviewed the lens and concluded: The Viltrox 135mm f1.8, the Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF…
This new pancake lens already became a popular seller at Amazon US, BHphoto, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon FR, Pergear, Viltrox. Here are some new Youtube reviews:
The Northrups compared the three following setups for wildlife photography: Sony A1 with 600mm GM lens Nikon Z9 with 600mm lens Canon R5II with 600mm lens I am sure the upcoming Sony A1II will improve on most of the limits mentioned in this video: Frame rate will likely increase buffer speed much improved with likely…
You can preorder it now at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK. Gerald Undone reviewed the new Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens: And here is a new review from Dustin Abbott:
Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK. Kai tested the new Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens:
Camera Mellow compared the size of the Lumix S9 with the competition like the Nikon ZF and Sony A7cII. But there is one “missing” part…the Sony ZV-E1 is actually even smaller if ultimate portability is your goal.