Sony has taken the photography industry by storm with their full frame mirrorless system, building upon the already strong system they had built with their APS-C cameras. Lots of photographers are ditching their Canon and Nikon DLSRs in favor of these lighter and smaller Sony bodies, and so naturally, some of you are trying to figure out what your best budget lens options are for the Sony system. This is where we are here to help.
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Are DSLRs really set for a comeback? More importantly, are they only set for a comeback because of how monotonous digital cameras have become? Well, if sales on the second-hand market are anything to look at, Sony's A-mount lineup of cameras hold their value so much more than some of their mirrorless lineup of cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2025-01-14 08:00
I got first hints about two possible major Sony announcements. With “major” I mean cameras that are High End. A trusted source told me Sony reserved two time slots for those announcements but I don’t know yet what we will get. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-02-28 18:35
Photographers who use any of Sony's most recent cameras are no doubt familiar with CFexpress Type A cards. As Sony is the only manufacturer to use the format, the cards are usually expensive. petapixel.com »
2023-12-09 00:17
On a very personal note, I think I've only ever grabbed my Sony cameras a few times to go out photowalking purely for myself and not for sure. I'll admit that there is something great about them. The Sony E mount is host to both APS-C and Full-frame cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-05 07:00
One thing is for sure; photographers who use Sony cameras are becoming spoiled rotten when it comes to the number of third party lenses that are available on the platform. Tamron has been releasing some cheaper options for the Sony faithful, and now it appears that Sigma wants a piece of that pie too. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-03 23:00
Family moments are precious, and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with friends or loved-ones in better quality than your phone can manage. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens. dpreview.com »
2019-11-11 16:00
At the beginning of this month, Sony announced the next iteration of its top tier A9 flagship, the A9 II. The most noticeable change Sony has made to the A9 II are the physical changes that borrows heavily from the A7R IV. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-05 08:00
Dpreview interviewed Kenji Tanaka, VP and Senior General Manager of Sony’s Business Unit. Here are some info: – 1) Sony knew about the competition FF mirrorless plan. Tanaka said “I already predicted that Canon and Nikon would join the market, and even Panasonic. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-10-18 16:27
The Polish site Optyczne posted the content of an interview with Sony. Here are some key highlights: Rotating lCD screen on future E-mount cameras: The A9 does not have the same A99II rotating LCD screen to keep size down. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-20 21:41
Sony caught us by surprise when they announced not one, but two wide-angle lenses this week. Their new FE 12-24mm F4 G may be the 'little brother' to the FE 16-35mm F2. 8 GM, but it also displays great sharpness, and is well-built and impressively lightweight given its spec sheet. dpreview.com »
2017-05-17 19:00
On a recent trip to Thailand to visit Sony's Chonburi factory, where all Sony ILC cameras and lenses are assembled, our tech editor Rishi Sanyal had the honor of sitting down with Kenji Tanaka, who is head of interchangeable lens cameras globally. dpreview.com »
2017-04-18 14:00
The new and world’s fastest SD cards are now in Stock at BHphoto (Click here). I guess these are the cards you will need to get the most out of the rumored new High Speed E-mount camera (A7sIII?). sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-28 22:41
Imaging Resource interviewed Yasuyuki Nagata and Takashi Kondo from Sony. Most of the talk is about the new Sony 100mm STF lens. But Imaging Resource also tried to squeeze out some info about the future Sony lens strategy. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-03 16:47
The world’s fastest SD cards are now available for preorder at BHphoto and Adorama: Sony 128GB card at BHphoto and Adorama. Sony 64GB card at BHphoto and Adorama. Sony 32GB card at BHphoto and Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-02 18:13
SAR reader Philip sent us this: Firmware Manual Focus Improvements That Are Easy To Implement – Sony a7II, Sony a7sII and Sony a7rII I would like to be able to compose the shot and magnify focus at the same time. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-26 13:56
For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system. dpreview.com »
2016-12-09 01:36
What do we mean by Semi-Pro? Within this category, you'll find some of the most capable cameras the industry has to offer. The Semi-Pro name doesn't indicate that they're below the consideration of professionals, though. dpreview.com »
2016-11-15 19:52
What do we mean by Semi-Pro? Within this category, you'll find some of the most capable cameras the industry has to offer. The Semi-Pro name doesn't indicate that they're below the consideration of professionals, though. dpreview.com »
2016-11-15 19:52
Lensvid posted that Sony video interview. A couple of news we got from this: 1) Sony sees a market for A-mount enthusiasts (particularly in the mid-upper level) 2) don’t expect Sony to make any entry level camera other than the A68 3) We will quickly recover from the Kumamoto damage 4) We are working on […] The post Sony interview at Lensvid: “We are working on algorithms to increase the battery life and decrease the overheating on E-mount cameras” appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-25 15:36
Dan M Lee visited the Sony booth at the PhotoPlus show in New York. And the Sony folks there told him that: “Sony ARE going to refresh A Mount glass“. And from the Tamron guys he heard this: “Tamron “may” have a new 70-200mm SP f2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-21 16:07
Bridge and travel zoom cameras are two of the very few categories of compact cameras to survive the smartphone. Whether it's a travel zoom, which puts a 25X-30X zoom into your pocket, or a bridge camera which offers even more zoom, phones just can't compete. dpreview.com »
2016-10-04 00:05
Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). One special mention goes on the new $50 price drop on the 50mm FE f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-05 22:03
The Sony E Mount is home to tons of great lenses not just from Sony, but from other manufacturers. They've got the most third-party support of any manufacturer for their mirrorless gear. But more than that, they also have a ton of their own products.
I've always been a huge fan of buying refurbished and renewed cameras and lenses. They typically go through stricter quality control tests. And they're products that are basically new internally or externally.
As Mother's Day gets closer, there are loads of great deals available. So why not go snag a new Sony camera at KEH? We took a look at some of their most select camera gear for Sony users. And these are some of the best deals that we've found. We guarantee you that you'll find something you like!
Sony users are truly blessed when it comes to the number of lenses they get to choose from. Sony has worked hard to build up its E Mount platform over the last few years. They have also worked diligently with third-party manufacturers like Zeiss, Rokinon, Tokina, Samyang, and Tamron.
There are some insane deals on Sony cameras and lenses right now. If you've been eyeing the Sony a7 III, well, now you can get one for $1,698! The a7r II is $1,598, the a7r III is $2,298, and the a7r IV is just $2,998! You can save $1,000 on the Sony a9 as well! Then you can pick up Sony lenses on the cheap too.
We've said it before, and we'll repeat it. 35mm primes are just about the most versatile prime lenses you can get. They are great for portraits, food photography, event and wedding photography, documentary photography, landscapes, and more.
The Sony Black Friday and holiday sales events are here, and these deals can save you some serious money. The Sony a7 III is just $1,698! This is the lowest price ever on this feature-packed Mirrorless camera.