TTArtisan announced a new APS-C autofocus lens for the Sony E-mount system. It has a built-in USBC port for future firmware updates and is priced at $168 only.
You can preorder the lens here: Amazon US (10% off with code “10POB9YC”) Amazon CA (10% off with code “2LMO4R6W”) Amazon DE (10% off with code “IYGBE5QO”) Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Pergear

Here are some first reviews of the X-mount version (found none for E-mount yet):

As reported by Patrick/Filmmakermag:

The film is shot like a POV entirely on a 14mm SONY photo lens with a gimbal. The a9iii is the first full frame global shutter which minimizes artifacts (jello effect) when panning. It’s a cool combo for a unique effect.

Global Shutter on video camera is a massive improvement. Hope to see it on the A7sIV and FX3II too!

Sony A9III at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.

The 200x Excope DT1 has made a ton of sales on Kickstarter. But before you place your preorder read the latest article on PetaPixel. They made a serious investigation into the marketing material they got from the company and discovered that some images were taken on “normal” cameras like the Canon 70D. P.S.: Great work Jeremy Gray!

UPDATE: The Excope team contacted me and told me this:

All the necessary changes have also been made to our Kickstarter campaign page to avoid any confusion among our backers in the future.

Below some youtube videos that re likely to NOT be misleading and do show how the camera works:

You can now preorder them on Indiegogo (Click here).

Sirui Optical officially announced that the new Nightcrawler 16mm T1.2 and 75mm T1.2 lenses will be released on May 7, with Canon R/Sony E/Fuji X/M43 and L mounts, and are available in black and gun gray colors. , 67mm filter interface, stepless aperture, each weighing about 500g, and has previously launched 24mm/35mm/55mm focal lengths. Sirui Optics may launch 16mm/75mm sniper series autofocus lens versions in the future.

New savings: Save big on Nextorage cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. Save big on Sandisk cards at BHphoto, Adorama. Save big on Lexar cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Some special mentions:

• Nextorage 256GB V90 Extreme PRO for $197 (lowest price ever) at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• Sandisk 256GB V90 Extreme PRO for $199 (lowest price ever) at BHphoto, Adorama.
• Lexar 1TB V60 card for $299 at BHphoto, Adorama.

Reminder: Topaz just released the brand new Photo Ai 3.0 (Click here).

Those Sony rebates run this week only at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. Some special mentions:

Items with the first ever price drop:

• $300 off on the ZV-E1 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the FX3 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Cameras:

• $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.  (This is my favorite camera)
• $200 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the FX30 at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
• $1000 off on the FX9 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $300 off on the Sony A7III at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $300 off on the Sony As7III at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the Sony A7rIV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the Sony A7rIII at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $200 off on the Sony A6600 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $150 off on the Sony A6400 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $150 off on the Sony A6100 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the Sony ZV-E10 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Lenses:

• $100 off on the 50mm f/1.2 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 85mm f/1.4 GM at Amazon, BHphoto,  Adorama.
• $100 off on the 35mm f/1.4 GM at Amazon, BHphoto,  Adorama.
• $100 off on the 14mm f/1.8 GM at Amazon, BHphoto,  Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24mm f/1.4 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 12-24mm GM at Amazon. BHphoto. Adorama.
• $100 off on the 200-600mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 16-35mm PZ G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 100-400 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 70-200 GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24-105mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 16-55mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $50 off on the 85mm f/1.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 15mm f/1.4 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $50 off on the 24mm f/2.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $50 off on the 40mm f/2.5 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $50 off on the 10-20mm f/4 PZ G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 20mm f/1.8 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 90m macro at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 24-240mm at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 70-350mm at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $100 off on the 70-200mm G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Accessories:

• Up to $400 off on Sony CFexpress Type A cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• Up to $400 off on Sony Tough SD cards at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Preorders at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Amazon.

Better late than never: With 24hours delay Amazon US started to take reorders on the new Sony 16-25mm G (Click here).

And here are new reviews:

DigitalCameraWorld writes:

It’s certainly not a cheap lens but I feel it’s well worth the money and a powerful tool for landscapes, cityscapes, architectural interiors and even astrophotography. It’s nothing if not versatile, and the handling characteristics are excellent.

PCMag writes:

If you can get past its meager zoom range, the well-built Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G lens rewards you with excellent low-light results at wide angles.

Mobile01 writes:

It is obvious that Sony has made a leap in optical capabilities, if you have requirements for resolution, you no longer need a GM lens. The performance of the new generation “G Lens” is also quite reliable, enough to feed the 60MP ultra-high pixels.

You can reorder the new Bravia TV’s on those special pages at Amazon and BHphoto. They also announced the new Theater Quad surround sound system you can reorder at Amazon and BHphoto.

Sony’s new range of Bravia TVs is really worth a look. First of all, the new naming system reminds me of the Alpha line :)
Much more important is the very innovative new technology. Take a look at this video to see why this is an exciting release from Sony: