(SR3) Two new Zeiss FE 25mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/1.8 coming mid-end 2015?

On February Sony will finally launch the lenses announced back at Photokina (see roadmap on top). And today we also got some tidbits about the next bunch of lenses coming in mid-end 2015. The source said there will be two Zeiss branded FE autofocus lenses:

1) 25mm f/2.0:
Such a lens already exists for Canon and Nikon DSLR. It’s the [shoplink 32563 ebay]Distagon 25mm f/2.0 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]. Anyway, if the rumor is true it’s a bit surprising to see two 28mm and 25mm f/2.0 FE lens in 2015.
2) 85mm f/1.8:
This should be the long time rumored tele prime lens.

The source stressed to say that what he saw were prototype lenses:

“We used them on a Sony A7R. Appeared to be similar build quality and style to the “Touit-Loxia” series. They were both AF and quite snappy with focus and of course very sharp.“

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Debunking a rumor. That Sony camera code is not for a new FE camera.

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I have to write this post to debunk a rumor running on the web. Sony registered a new camera in Indonesia. The name is hidden behind the code “WW808162“. Unlike the rumors this isn’t a new FE camera code but the code used for the Kw1 smartphone selfie camera. Just search on the official the Kw1 manual for the code and you will see it’s used for the cam.

This is the selfie cam in case you forgot about it :)

(SR4) Sony sales info: Most sold Sony camera is the A6000 (A7 series doing much better than expected).

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A long time source spilled out some general info on the Sony camera sales:

1) A77II A-mount camera sales slightly exceeded the projections of the first three sales months.

2) A7-A7r-A7s sales are way higher than Sony’s best projection.

3) The most sold FE camera is the Sony A7s

4) The most sold E-mount camera (FF and APS-C) is the A6000.

I am not surprised to hear that at all. And I hope Sony will take note that we need more APS-C E-mount lenses too to support the many A6000/5100 and future A7000 camera owners.

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All details we know so far about the new FE lenses coming in February…


Sony Full-Frame lens roadmap 2015 90mm macro – 24-240mm all-round – 35mm Zeiss and 28mm G lens

The next four FE lenses that will hit the market in early 2015 have been displayed at the Sony Photokina booth. And this is now all we know about the lens details:

Zeiss 35mm f/1.4:
Has no OSS (but you really don’t need that on fast wide angle lenses unless you shoot video with it)
Has finally an perture ring with 1/3 stop markings
likely also a clickless option (to select on lens)
It’s a big but not to big lens. Get the Loxia 35mm f/2.0 if you want something compact.
Has newly developed responsive actuator
to ship in March 2015
non-reliable pricing info: 1399 Euro

Sony 28mm f/2.0 G:
comes along dedicated converter range (16mm Fisheye and 21mm)
to ship in February 2015
non-reliable pricing info: 499 Euro (both converters should cost 229 Euro each)

90mm f/2.8 G OSS macro
90mm macro hands-on pics
you can turn off OSS with a dedicated on lens button
focus limit switch and focus hold button on the lens.
AF/MF clutch
to ship in March 2015
non-reliable pricing info: 999 Euro

24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm hands-on pics
to ship in March 2015
non-reliable pricing info: 1099 Euro

New Sony and Zeiss stuff preorders:
Zeiss 16-35mm FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony Store US.
Zeiss 16-35mm FE in Europe at Sony DE, UK, ES, IT, FR, CH, AT, NL, BE, FI, SE, NO, PT.
28-135mm powerzoom in Europe at Sony DE, UK, ES, IT, FR, CH, AT, NL, BE, FI, SE, NO, PT.
Sony FS7 4K camcorder at Adorama.
HVL-F32M Flash at Adorama, BHphoto.
HVL-F32M Flash in Europe at Sony DE, IT,
Sony RMT-VP1K Wireless Remote Commander & Receiver Kit at Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor Kit (with microphone) at Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony LCS-PSC7 System Bag (Black) at BHphoto.
Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens for Sony E Mount at BHphoto, Adorama., WexUK, CameraPro.
Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* Lens for Sony E Mount at BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, CameraPro.
Zeiss Lens Hood for Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss Lens Hood for Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* Lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss 52mm Front Lens Cap for Touit and Loxia Lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss De-Click Key for Loxia Lenses (5-Piece Set) at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss Rear Lens Cap for Loxia E-Mount Lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.

(SR2) Wild rumor: H.265 coming to the A7s to allow internal 4K recording?

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A visitor of the CES show shared me the following info:

Speaking to Sony rep at CES, he indicated H.265 may be coming to A7x platform. In theory, this could allow A7S to output 4K (H.265) to the SD card due to the lower bitrate possibility. Would eliminate the requirement for external HDMI recorder for 4K, as long as you are OK with the H.265 compression.

The Samsung NX1 uses the H.265 codec for 4K recording. But I really don’t know if Sony will do this. There may be overheating issue when recording 4K on the A7s. But if Sony would find a way to add internal 4K recording I would certainly be happy!

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Sony A7s store links:
Sony A7s in USA/CA at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony USA, Sony Canada.
Sony A7s in Eu at Sony DE, UK, ES, FR, IT, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, NO, FI, PL. And Wex UK.
A7s Gariz leather case in [shoplink 27569 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 27570 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 27571 ebay]Red (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 27572 ebay]Orange (Click here)[/shoplink].

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(SR3) Sony A7000 first APS-C E-mount camera with on sensor stabilization

A year ago Sony Europe site showed that image of an E-mount APS-C camera with integrated on sensor stabilization. Sony quickly removed the image as it was a fault from their designer team. Well, that “mistake” will soon become a real thing if the rumor I got is correct: The new High End APS-C E-mount camera that will feature the 5 axis on sensor stabilization used by the A7II. I am yet not 100% sure the camera will be named A7000 but what matters is that the source said it’s placed above the current A6000.

Release date is yet not confirmed but we should get it in shop by mid 2015.

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First leaked images of the new Samyang 135mm f/2.0 lens!

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Our friend Vitaly from personal View found the images of the yet not announced Rokinon/Samyang 135mm f/2.0 lens on [shoplink 32428 ebay]eBay Hong Kong (Click here)[/shoplink]. The version you  see here is for Canon but as usual with Samyang expect version for all other mounts including Sony Alpha and Sony E-mount. The lens costs around $570 and will be announced before the CP+ show that starts on February 12.

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Key Features:
– Extra low dispersion (ED)
– Glass aspherical lenses (AS)
– Ultra multi coating (UMC)
– Internal focusing (IF)

Uncomplete Specs:

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