Sony Ambassador Manny Ortiz just posted this Sony A7RII vs 5D Mark IV Portrait shootout video. If there is one thing I would like Sony to copy from Canon is their skin color performance. But that’s just my two cents :)

Dan Bracaglia from Dpreview played a bit with the new Voigtlander 65mm macro FE lens which is now in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. In Europe at Photo-Porst-Neuwied

He writes:

“Everything about how the 65mm handles screams precision and quality, from the all metal housing to the drool-worthy matte black finish.

What I like:

• Excellent build-quality
• Very sharp throughout aperture range
• Focus ring turns with exceptional smoothness
• Electronic contacts allow lens to communicate with camera

What I don’t like:

• Focus ring hard stop at infinity end is beyond infinity (this may be an issue with our copy though)
• 65mm field of view takes some getting used to”

The FS5 just got a huge price drop at Adorama and Bhphoto. And today Sony also released the new 4.02 firmware update.

Here is a new A7sII vs FS5 test just posted by Matt Granger:

Colby Brown reviewed the new Sony 12-24mm lens and wrote:

For an ultra-wide angle lens, it offers both great IQ and near corner to corner sharpness. Distortion is very minimual and the sunstar is definitely a step up above the 16-35 f/4 (that I am now retiring). Lastly, astro photographers will be happy with both COMA and astigmatism, especially if they pair this lens with the a7S II that can easily handly pumping up the ISO to counter for the fact that this is an f/4 lens.

Lens store links: [shopcountry 60805]

And That1CameraGuy posted that first hands-on review:

Photographyblog conclusion is:

This lens is an interesting proposition for the E-mount, but is by its very nature reasonably niche. It’s large and cumbersome, but, it’s not too weighty making it ideal for handheld video shots, and arguably for somebody who really wants a wide aperture and flexible focal length choice in one package.
The handling of the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS makes it an obvious choice for professional videographers who need a super high quality lens setup without the hassle of having to change lenses, but for photographers, it’s likely that other lenses will suit them better.

And AbelCine posted that short video review:

And also Hugh Brownstone has tested the lens:

Sony E PZ 18-110mm store links: [shopcountry 60334].

Christopher Frost tested the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 M-mount lens on the Sony A6500. This lens will be available soon in ative E-mount too so it might be interesting for you to check out his video review:

Also Casey Cavanaugh tested this lens:

The Chinese company 7Artisans listed four new E-mount manual focusing lenses on Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Amazon.co.uk, and [shoplink 60402 ebay]eBay[/shoplink].

Kai played one more time with the new Sony A9. He confirms this is a whole new (and insane) experience. And yes, for him the A9 is a game changer.

Sony A9 at [shopcountry 60549].