Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 2.01 Released

Sony released a new firmware update for Sony a7S III mirrorless camera. New firmware update version 2.01 for Sony Alpha a7S III (AmazonB&HAdorama) now available for download.

Download links:

Sony a7S III Firmware Version 2.01 (Windows)

Sony a7S III Firmware Version 2.01 (Mac)

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Samyang Launches AF 12mm f/2 E Lens For APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Samyang has introduced the 12mm f/2 E wide-angle prime lens for astrophotography. The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is an autofocus prime lens, specifically designed for APS-C sized sensors and gives APS-C Sony E-mount users an angle-of-view equivalent to an 18mm lens on 35mm full-frame format.

The new Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens will be available in the UK and Ireland from early June 2021, with a suggested retail price of (B&H) for $399.

See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E APS-C Lens Specifications:

  • Aperture Range – f/2-f/22
  • Construction – 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Coating – UMC
  • Min Focus Distance – 0.19m
  • Diaphragm Blades – 7
  • Filter Size – 62.0
  • Mount – Sony E
  • Length – 59.2mm
  • Weight – 213g

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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lenses Announced

Tamron has announced the new ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras and the new 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras.

A super-telephoto zoom lens exclusively for mirrorless cameras that has achieved an amazingly compact design.

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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens to be Released on June 10

According to the latest rumors from Nokishita-C, the release date of the new  is scheduled for June 10, 2021 for 159,500 yen including tax. This makes the US price around $1,199.

In addition, Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD lens will also be announced for 88,000 yen including tax, which seems to be released on June 24, 2021. Again the US price of the lens should be around $799.

the high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras will be priced around $1,199. As expected it will be way cheaper than the Sony 200-600mm FE.

Below you can see the 9 E-mount lenses Tamron released earlier :

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Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens Officially Announced

Sony has just announced the impressively small FE 14mm f/1.8 GM. The company expands its E-mount lens lineup with the introduction of the groundbreaking FE 14mm F1.8 G Master (model SEL14F18GM) – a compact, large F1.8 aperture, ultra-wide angle lens that allows users to capture the world with new perspectives by delivering sharp resolution from corner to corner with little to no distortion, especially when shooting landscapes, architecture, starry skies and interiors.

The lens is surprisingly compact and lightweight: approximately 1/3 the weight of the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art FE ($1,599) (460 vs 1170 grams).

The US price of the lens is $1,598, and the preorders will start on April 21 at 10am ET at B&HPhoto.

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Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens Images Leaked, Price Rumored for $1,399

Here are the first images of the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens. The price of the wide-angle prime is rumored to be around $1,398. According to latest rumors, the upcoming Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens will be priced at 1600€ in the EU. This is a little cheaper than the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens (1700€ in the EU, $1,398 in the US).

This Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens will be the world’s fastest 14mm full frame lens in Sony G Master (GM) arsenal,

Take a look at the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens images. Stay tuned for the official announcement on April 20. Continue reading “Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens Images Leaked, Price Rumored for $1,399”

Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R3 size comparison

Here is the Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R3 size comparison image. Interesting to see both pro mirrorless cameras with different body and grip.

As you know Canon has revealed the first details of its high-end EOS R3 pro mirrorless camera. As you can see from the product image, the new Canon EOS R3 features a large, one-piece design with an integrated vertical grip, much like company’s 1D-series DSLRs.

With the dual-grip design, the Canon EOS R3 will be able to shoot at up to 30 frames per second with full AF, but isn’t branded as a successor to the EOS-1D series of pro sports DSLRs. Continue reading “Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R3 size comparison”

Sony A1 Firmware Update Ver. 1.01 Now Available for Download

Sony has released the new Firmware Ver 1.01 for Sony A1 ($6,498 at AmazonB&HAdorama).  The firmware Update 1.01 for Sony A1 fizes an issue and improves overall stability.

This is the first firmware update for Sony A1. You can download from them links below : Continue reading “Sony A1 Firmware Update Ver. 1.01 Now Available for Download”

Pre-Order : Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens, Price $499

The new Samyang/Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The latest addition to their “Tiny Series” lens lineup and as the name suggests, it offers a 24mm field of view with a wide f/1.8 aperture. It weights only 230g and measures only 71mm from front to back, but this is an autofocus lens, not manual.

The  is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, including two aspherical elements, three high-refractive index lenses and two extra-low dispersion elements. The lens features a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7.48″), uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F1.8 to F22 and is weathersealed.

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $499 at B&H.

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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Coming Soon

A new Tamron lens is coming soon with a 150-500mm focal length. Here are the leaked images and specs of the new that will be announced on April 22.

the high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame E-mount cameras will be priced around $1,199. As expected it will be way cheaper than the Sony 200-600mm FE.

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