Tag: Full Frame

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced

 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”

Sony a9 Firmware Update Version 5.0 Coming on March 25th

Sony major firmware update for the Alpha A9 will arrive on March 25th.  This will be the Sony a9 Firmware Update Version 5.0.

This upgrade will add a range of features, including improved tracking in both stills and video, as well as extending Eye AF to animals, something Sony showed at Photokina back in September. The a7R III and a7 III will also gain the improved Eye-AF and animal Eye AF, as well as time-lapse capabilities.

The a9  (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama)  firmware updates will be coming in two waves: version 5.0 will be available in March while version 6.0 is slated for ‘summer.’  Continue reading “Sony a9 Firmware Update Version 5.0 Coming on March 25th”

Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens Officially Announced for Sony FE-mount

 officially announced for Sony E-mount cameras with full frame image sensor. The fast prime lens will start shipping from March 20th and the USD price stands around $770.

This is the first lens of the line, equipped with an E attachment for mirrorless cameras, as well as a unique bokeh pattern. Ultra-high aperture speed of F / 0.95 provides low-light shooting. Distinctive design detail has become a perfectly round diaphragm, provided with fourteen petals.

The lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups and constructed entirely of glass and metal. Considering the metal construction and massive optical elements, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the lens weighs quite a bit for its focal length, 1.1kg / 2.43lbs. Continue reading “Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens Officially Announced for Sony FE-mount”

Sony A6400 Video Performance Better Than Canon EOS RP

Max Yuryev published a new video comparing the Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS RP mirrorless cameras.

So according to the published video, the video performance of the APS-C Sony a6400 is so much better than the full frame Canon EOS RP. Check out the dteails below. Continue reading “Sony A6400 Video Performance Better Than Canon EOS RP”

Nikon DX Mirrorless Camera Coming in 2019 ?

Breaking : According to latest rumors looks like a new Nikon DX mirrorless camera is in the works. Possible announcement for Nikon DX Mirrorless camera might happen before June 2019.

Nikon already has a very aggressive strategy for its full frame mirrorless lineup. Both Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 sales are good and they are pushing the system with new Z-mount lenses.

The time frame we are getting for Nikon DX  Mirrorless camera announcement is somewhere between March and June 2019. More details after the break! Continue reading “Nikon DX Mirrorless Camera Coming in 2019 ?”

Sony a7S III Rumored to Feature Global Shutter Sensor with 4K@60P

More details about the Sony A7S III camera have been leaked. According to recent reports the Japan-based company is rumored to launch Sony A7s III with global shutter sensor and 4K video recording at 60p.

Reports also indicates that the low-light full frame mirrorless from Sony will not be on display at the NAB 2019 event.  The earliest announcement for Sony A7S III seems to be the end of 2019.

The good thing is that the Sony A7S III will have features that far beyond than we expected. Check out the first rumored Sony A7s iii specs and predictions via DCN. Continue reading “Sony a7S III Rumored to Feature Global Shutter Sensor with 4K@60P”

Nikon D6 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Coming Before 2020 Summer Olympics

Nikon and Canon are both rumored to release their high-end cameras before the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The products are as expected the Nikon D6 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III.

We are likely to see Canon’s 1D X Mark III and Nikon D6 to be announced in Q4 of 2019 to Q2 of 2020. Just ahead of 2020 Summer Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition we can clearly assume that Sony will also replace the a9 sports mirrorless camera for the Olympic games next year. This would probably be the Sony a9 Mark II.  Continue reading “Nikon D6 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Coming Before 2020 Summer Olympics”

Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Full Frame E-mount Coming on March 15

According to recent rumors, Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony full frame E-mount cameras coming on March 15.

Even the Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens will be designed for Sony E-mount system, other mounts will probably unveil later on. So there is a possibility that we might see this fast prime optic on Canon EOS R and Nikon Z models.

The lens will be a manual focus and full-frame. It will be announced on March 15th, 2019. Here is what we know so far about the Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony FE-mount: Continue reading “Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Lens for Full Frame E-mount Coming on March 15”

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens Images Leaked

First images of the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens have been leaked ahead of its official announcement. The manual focus lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.

The upcoming Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE lens will have the fastest autofocus among all the current Samyang FE autofocus lenses. Continue reading “Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Lens Images Leaked”

Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 Lens For Sony E-Mount Cameras

Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 is a new manual focus lens for Sony E-Mount cameras.

The lens, which includes EXIF information transfer, is constructed of nine elements in six groups and features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm. lens has a 67mm filter thread and a field of view of 28.5 degrees. The lens can be used on E-Mount cameras such as the Alpha A7 Mark III.

With a field of view close to the human eye, the lens is ideal for portrait photography. Check out the listing at Amazon US but no pricing or availability has been revealed yet. Continue reading “Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 Lens For Sony E-Mount Cameras”