Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Test Results : Sharp with Fast AF

Fotomagazini published a review and test results of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens. The lens is expected to arrive this summer and the first test results are impressive. Here is what they thought:

The lens is listed with no pricing at BHphoto and Adorama. Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Test Results : Sharp with Fast AF”

Yongnuo YN560TX Pro TTL flash and EF-E II Adapter for Sony E-mount

Yongnuo has announced two new products: the EF-E II Adapter for Sony E-mount cameras and the YN560TX Pro TTL flash.

The new adapter is available to purchase from online retailers now for $99.99 USD, but the YN560TX Pro flash won’t be available to buy until some time in June.No pricing information for the YN560TX Pro TTL flash is currently available. Continue reading “Yongnuo YN560TX Pro TTL flash and EF-E II Adapter for Sony E-mount”

What to Expect from Sony? (May 2019)

What to expect from Sony ? Here are the latest updates for the upcoming Sony E-mount cameras as well as new lenses. In this May 2019 edition of “What to expect from Sony” , you’ll get the latest news and rumors in one place.

Currently, there is no camera code got registered at certification bodies, so don’t expect new Sony cameras to be announced within 1-2 months. Here is a roundup rumors of upcoming Sony cameras and lenses. Continue reading “What to Expect from Sony? (May 2019)”

Lomography announces Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Mark II lens for full-frame mirrorless

Lomography has announced a new Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

According to Lomography, the lens ‘is created with discerning photographers and filmmakers in mind’ and ‘designed to allow full creative flexibility, with its 7 levels of Bokeh Control and Dual Aperture system.’ Like other Lomography lenses, the Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII comes with various plates to shape the bokeh in images. Continue reading “Lomography announces Petzval 55mm f/1.7 Mark II lens for full-frame mirrorless”

Best Lenses for Sony A6500

Best Lenses for Sony A6500 mirrorless camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony Alpha a6500? Here are the top rated Sony a6500 lenses.

The Sony Alpha a6500 is a higher-end version of the company’s APS-c mirrorless camera. The major additions are a new LSI that greatly improves AF and burst shooting performance, 5-axis image stabilization, and a touchscreen LCD with ‘touchpad AF.’ Sony claims autofocus speeds of 0.05 secs and a top burst rate of 11 fps (8 fps with C-AF) for up to 307 shots. The in-body IS system is CIPA-rated to five stops.

It retains the a6300’s 24.2MP CMOS sensor (APS-C-size), Hybrid AF system, EVF, 4K video capture capability and weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body. It is really amazing! So, in order to get a professional-like shot, the next thing is to find the best/right lenses for Sony a6500. Here we selected the best lenses for Sony A6500 camera. All the recommended lenses for Sony A6500 would cover virtually all shooting scenarios.

Below are the top recommended lenses for Sony A6500 mirrorless camera. You can choose the one you need. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony A6500”

Best Lenses for Sony a7R III

Best Lenses for Sony a7R III mirrorless camera. Here are the top recommended lenses for Sony a7RIII full frame E-mount mirrorless camera.

The Sony a7R III full frame E-mount camera delivers the ultimate combination of resolution and speed. The resolution monter features 42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor, BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI, 399-Point AF System & 10 fps Shooting, 3.0″ 1.44m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD, 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization, UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format, ISO 102400 & Pixel Shift Multi Shooting and Built-In Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. In addition to imaging updates, the a7R III also sports a revised body design, which includes a 3.69m-dot Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder for bright, clear, and realistic eye-level monitoring. All in one, the new Sony a7R III offers a level of customization, speed and stamina that will satisfy even the most demanding professionals – Really amazing!

Choosing the right lens is not always an easy task. We looked at all lenses from Sony and other companies, and below are the recommended lenses for Sony a7R III mirrorless camera. Order the ones you interested. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a7R III”

Voigtlander Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical FE Lens Release Date in June, Price $1,100

The new Voigtlander Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical FE Lens for Sony E-mount will be released in June, 2019.

The Japanese price for the wide-angle prime optic is 159,300 yen, the same price as the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 FE lens. According to the conversion the US price of this Voigtlander Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical FE lens to be around $1,100. Continue reading “Voigtlander Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical FE Lens Release Date in June, Price $1,100”

Rokinon/Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens Announced

Rokinon has officially announced the new Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE lens today. This is a very compact FE lens for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. The US price for this lens is $399 and available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video.

A simple but effective lens, the Rokinon 45mm offers a relatively fast f/1.8 maximum aperture to balance size and speed as it manages to weigh just 5.7 oz and measure 2.2″ long. It uses aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize various aberrations and an Ultra Multi-Coating reduces flare and ghosting. Additionally, it can focus as close as 1.5′ and has a 9-bladed circular aperture for smooth bokeh. Check out the Rokinon/Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens key features.

Check out all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount. Continue reading “Rokinon/Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens Announced”

Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E-mount Images & Specs

Here are the first leaked images and specs of the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens.

Designed for Sony E-Mount full frame mirrorless cameras the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens announcement should happen anytime soon.

Check out all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount. Continue reading “Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E-mount Images & Specs”

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO Lens Review

Here is the first review of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens for DSLR cameras.

This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The lens has a similar physical size to other 100mm Macro lens in the market but its wider magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subjects at any sizes. This 100mm f/2.8 lens can also focus to infinity and serve as a portrait lens with exceptional optics quality.

Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H . Continue reading “Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO Lens Review”