Here are the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens sample images and reviews. The US price for this lens is $1,898.00 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon) shipping in late April, 2019. Continue reading “Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens Sample Images & Reviews”
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Sony A7000: What We Know So Far
Sony is about to announce a new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera called the Sony A7000. Here is a recap of the Sony Alpha A7000, everything we know so far.
The upcoming Sony A7000 flagship APs-c camera will sit above the Alpha A6500 in the line-up. BTW it could also be a new line of APS-C Sony cameras.
When it comes to the specs, the list of features of the Sony a7000 will be shaped like a mini-A9. So expect higher burst speed and A7-series like design. Anyway here are what we know so far about the Sony A7000 camera considering previous rumors. Continue reading “Sony A7000: What We Know So Far”
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens Price $699, now Available for Pre-order
The newly announced Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens now finally available for pre-order at Adorama. The US price for this lens is $699.00.
AF 85mm F1.4 FE
The AF 85mm F1.4 FE is inspired by the optical vision of the MF 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC, which has been loved for its beautiful out-of-focus images since its launch in 2008: however, this new lens develops the original’s existing strengths with a much more advanced optical design, newly optimized for mirrorless cameras. This lens of great value and charm with high resolution encapsulates Samyang’s universally respected 40-year optical technology in your photographs. Continue reading “Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens Price $699, now Available for Pre-order”
Sony RX0 II Announced, The World’s Smallest and Lightest Premium Ultra-Compact Camera
Sony RX0 II, the world’s smallest and lightest premium compact camera officially announced. The US price is $698 and shipping will start from March 28, 2019.
Building upon the waterproof/dustproof, shockproof, crushproof and ultra-compact qualities of the original RX0, the new model now offers internal 4K recording, an adjustable LCD screen that tilts upward 180 degrees and downward 90 degrees and that even works underwater, and new image stabilization solutions for video recording.
Sony RX0 II: $698 at B&H.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip: $98 at B&H. Continue reading “Sony RX0 II Announced, The World’s Smallest and Lightest Premium Ultra-Compact Camera”
Firmware : Major Sony a9 Version 5.0 Released
Major Sony A9 firmware update version 5.0 has been released.
Firmware version 5.0 for the Sony α9 adds Sony’s newly-developed, AI-driven Real-time Tracking mode for precise and robust subject tracking.
The Sony a9 is now $500 off: Adorama | B&H |Amazon
Best Lenses for Sony A9 Continue reading “Firmware : Major Sony a9 Version 5.0 Released”
Sony A7S III Announcement Rumored for October 2019
Next Sony full frame E-mount camera would be the Sony A7S III as the third version of this low-light king rumored before October 2019.
According to recent reports, we can see the Sony A7S III announcement before October. So expect a product announcement in late Summer.
To combine previous reports from the rumor mill, we can cleary expect a new sensor, maybe with global shutter and 4k @ 60p video shooting speed. Continue reading “Sony A7S III Announcement Rumored for October 2019”
Sony Working on Enthusiast APS-C camera – Sony A6700 ?
In a recent interview with Imaging Resource, Sony confirmed again that they are actively working on enthusiast APS-C camera.
We know that the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 uses the 26MP X-Trans BSI-CMOS 4 sensor that is made by Sony. It’s the most advanced APS-C sensor in the market today. We believe that a possible Sony A6700 camera will use this sensor with improved AF and the addition of 4K @60p 4:2:2 10 bit video mode.
See here: Rumored Sony a6700/a7000 Specs : 26MP, 12fps, 4K, Dual SD Slot
Continue reading “Sony Working on Enthusiast APS-C camera – Sony A6700 ?”
Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison
Here is a autofocus comparison of the Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II cameras. In this video below you can see how the Sony’s latest Real-Time Tracking compares to the Canon’s Dual Pixel Autofocus.
Sony A6400 has 425 autofocus points for both phase detection and contrast detection. This is the first Sony E-mount camera that has Real-time Eye AF, which opens up the excellent eye detection continuous autofocusing to be used anywhere without requiring a separate button to activate. Later this year, Eye AF for Animals will also be added to this camera. Check out the video below for Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison. Continue reading “Sony a6400 vs Canon 6D Mark II Autofocus Comparison”
2019 Camera Predictions: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III
Check out this 2019 camera predictions video published by Tony & Chelsea Northrup. According to this, the Sony A7000, the Nikon D760 and the Canon 7D Mark III are the leading cameras for 2019.
As for the camera, lens industry 2019 might brign some surprises like a Sony 60mm f/0.94 and Olympus f/1.4 constant zoom lenses. Check out the video below. Continue reading “2019 Camera Predictions: Sony a7000, Nikon D760, Canon 7D Mark III”
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens for full frame Sony E-mount ameras now officially announced. The new prime lens offers stunning resolution, bokeh and excellent AF performance.
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE will be available Spring 2019. Pricing to be determined later.
We can have a look at the Canon EF version of this Samyang lens as it is is priced at $579 at Amazon. Sure Sony user will wait and see if the real world images provide the same quality as the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens ($1,798). Continue reading “Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced”