Category: Sony

NiSi 15mm f/4 Lens for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X

NiSi Optics has announced the NiSi 15mm f/4 wide-angle manual focus lens for full-frame mirrrless. The US price of the lens is $579.00 and available for pre-order. You can also find NiSi products at Amazon, and B&HPhoto. NiSi 15mm f/4 full-frame lens is available for Nikon Z, Canon R, Sony E, and Fuji X mounts.

The fully-manual lens features an all-metal construction and is comprised of 12 elements in 10 groups, including one double-side aspherical element and two extra-low dispersion elements. It has an aperture range of F4 through F22 and uses a ten-blade aperture diaphragm, which helps to create the signature sunstars this lens is named after. Continue reading “NiSi 15mm f/4 Lens for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X”

More Predictions about Sony a7R V Specifications

A Dpreview forum member shared his safe predictions of the highly anticipated Sony a7R V mirrorless camera. According to the a7R V specs, they believe Sony has decided to accelerate the development speed of the Sony a7R V with enhanced video core specifications.

It’s a little early to talk about the high-resolution Sony A7R V full frame mirrorless camera. However due to the release of the high-end Canon EOS R5 8K MILC, the company has to offer a competitive model. That’s why you see a lot of predictions about Sony a7R V specifications. Anyway this is the latest one suggesting the following specs. Take it with a grain of salt. Continue reading “More Predictions about Sony a7R V Specifications”

Sony a7S III Sensor Review: Scored 86 Points

DxOMark published their Sony a7S III sensor review and test results – Sony a7S III’s 12.1MP full-frame exmor R BSI sensor achieved an excellent overall score of 86 points (just 1 point above the Sony a7S II), with a combination of 23.7 bits color depth, 13.9 EV dynamic range, and 2520 ISO low-light score.

With the overall score of 86 points, Sony A7S III has the 53rd position in the database of full-frame 35 mm and MF sensors overall, the 51st place for full-frame 35 mm, and the 17th place for Sony cameras.

The US price of the full frame mirrorless camera is $3,498 and now available at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Sony a7S III Sensor Review: Scored 86 Points”

New Compact Godox AD100Pro Pocket Flash

Godox announced a new Godox AD100Pro pocket flash. Godox AD100Pro compatible for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji, Pentax, Panasonic and Olympus. LightWeight Featherweight at just over 18oz / 524g with Battery.

The US price is $299  (available at Adorama under the Flashpoint) and it will be released on March 1, 2021. The Godox AD100pro Pocket Flash is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H and Adorama.  Continue reading “New Compact Godox AD100Pro Pocket Flash”

The Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2020 by LensRentals

LensRentals.com announced the rankings of the top rented photography equipment in 2020. Since 2017, the Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM lens has consistently ranked first in their system and always a hot rental item of photographic equipment.

In addition, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has been the most popular camera among rental users since its release in 2016. In terms of brand share, the top five are Canon, Sony, Nikon, Sigma and Blackmagic. So here are the short list of top rented photo and video products of 2020. Continue reading “The Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2020 by LensRentals”

Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III Full Comparison Review

Here is a two parts Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III full comparison review. The first part of the review is all about photography and the second one is about video.

Mathieu Gasquet published two excellent Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III reviews which you can watch below. In this full comparison review of two full frame mirrorless cameras he discuss every possible aspect of both cameras, with plenty of comparison, sample images, and more.

From his conclusion: Continue reading “Canon EOS R6 vs Sony a7 III Full Comparison Review”

Sony A7R V Latest Rumors, Availability

Although it is a bit early to talk about the Sony A7R V announcement and specs, due to the arrival of the Canon EOS R5 camera, Sony has accelerated the development speed of the Sony A7R V camera with enhanced video core specification.

It’s a little early to talk about the Sony A7R V and Sony A9R full frame E-mount cameras. We can foresee that the Sony A7R V announcement will extend to 2022 or at best by the end of 2021. Both of the Sony A7R V and A9R cameras rumored to feature new image sensor and video recording at 6K. See the Sony A7R V latest rumors about sensor details. Continue reading “Sony A7R V Latest Rumors, Availability”

Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 Lenses Announced for Sony E-mount

Viltrox announced three new lenses for Sony E-mount: 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8.

New Viltrox lenses should be available soon. All Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H and Amazon but these lenses are not listed yet. So price information is yet to be announced but we expect $399 for new mdoels just like the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 FE II Lens. It is now available to through the B&HPhoto store for $399.

Additional information can be found below. Continue reading “Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 Lenses Announced for Sony E-mount”

Sony A7C Scores 95 points : Similar to A7 III and A9 II

Sony A7C sensor review and test results published by DxOMark. Sony A7C achieves an outstanding overall score of 95 points, with a combination of of 25 bits color depth, 14.7 EV dynamic range, and 3407 ISO low-light score.

Sony’s 24 MP BSI-CMOS in A7C has high color depth, wide dynamic range, and low noise, which makes it a nicely balanced performer and highly competitive. We were expecting this as Sony Alpha a7C is the Best Selling in the second half of October (CAPA).

The Sony a7C with 28-60mm lens kit wins the NO. 1 best selling camera while the Sony a7C body gets the 2nd position. See more about the Sony A7c sensor review details. Continue reading “Sony A7C Scores 95 points : Similar to A7 III and A9 II”

First Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Review

First review of the is now out. Designed for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron’s new standard zoom is compatible with Sony’s Eye AF, Fast Hybrid AF and in-camera lens correction.

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens will be available in mid-January 2021 for $799. You can check the pre-orders at B&H and Adorama. Continue reading “First Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Review”