[/shoplink]Dpreview test: Sigma MC-11 adapter is world’s 1st to offer full range of AF modes on Sony E-mount
Dpreview posted their Sigma MC-11 adapter hands-on video:
Sigma is the first brand of DSLR lenses to support Eye AF and Lock-On AF modes on Sony cameras, as well as smooth phase-detection in video. What’s more, they work really well.
Sigma’s new MC-11 adapter cost $249 and will ship in April according to BHphoto (preorder here).
P.S.: New Sigma 30mm E-mount preorder links at BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, Amazon.de, Calumet Germany.
Loxia 21mm lens in Stock and shipping in USA. New reviews from Admiringtlight and Photochirp.
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The new Loxia 21mm FE lens is in Stock for the first time at [shoplink 45449 ebay]Popflash eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. And I have been told the BHphoto preorders are now shipping out too.
Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 review by Admiringlight:
The Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Distagon is a lens truly worthy of the Zeiss name. They managed to create a compact lens that performs brilliantly through almost all aspects of imaging. Images show outstanding sharpness and stunning color and contrast, producing that signature Zeiss ‘pop’ in spades. Even the bokeh is fairly nice. While the lens handles well and has outstanding manual focus damping, I did feel that the close proximity of the aperture and focus rings caused some issues in the field, but overall, there’s really nothing to complain about. Zeiss has crafted a simply outstanding ultra-wide here.
Photochirp also tested the lens:
The Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lens is more comfortable to hold than the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2.0, and in pictures, you wouldn’t think so. The lens isn’t much longer, but it is long enough to be comfortable. I have taken a photograph of a wall covered in wallpaper, and this shows the lens is sharp throughout the frame. The colours, from what I can tell, are superior to the Sony lenses I own.
Loxia 21mm store links: [shopcountry 45047].
Sony: “2016 will be more impressive than 2015”. And they will not give up A-mount: “It is a promise to our customers”
Focus Numerique (google translation here) interviewed Sony manager Mr. Yutaka Iwatsuki. Here are some insights he released to the French magazine:
- How he sees the future of photography:
Still and Video world will continue to get closer. And Sony will continue to improve dynamic range and High ISO performance. - Touchscreen:
It’s yet not Sony’s priority to add touch screen. Sony wants to improve other “areas” first. - Why the A6300 has no on sensor stabilization:
Sony wanted to make the A6300 as compact as it gets. And on sensor stabilization would have made the body bigger. - About 2016:
The A7rII was the highlight of 2015. And Yutuka adds: “but 2016 will be even more impressive!“ - A-mount future:
Yutuka says there are two reason to keep A-mount:
The first is that the A-mount has certain advantages over the E mount and, for now, we can not have all the same functionalities between A and E mount.
The second reason is that they “we have many customers that we can not give up. It is a promise to our customers.“
We take a not that he made a very clear and strong statement in favour of A-mount. I cannot think of Sony to disappoint the A-mount folks now! :)
Phottix teases the new Odin II for Sony
Phottix posted that teaser image of the new Odin II flash. That flash is already available for Canon/Nikon cameras. The key specs should be the same:
- Works with Indra, Mitros, Other Systems
- 2.4 GHz Frequency, 328′ Range
- 32 Channels with Digital ID, 5 Groups
- Manual, TTL, and Ratio Flash Control
- High Speed Sync & OverDrive Sync
- Manual Power & Zoom Control
- Remote Modeling Light Control with Indra
- LCD Screen, Direct Access Buttons & Dial
- AF Assist Light, USB Port for Updates
First Zeiss Batis and 21mm Loxia lenses in Stock in Europe…
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I got word that finally some larger Stock of Batis lenses is shipping through various stores in Europe. So be sure to check out the status at your prefered dealer!
Just a few examples:
The Batis 85mm lens is in Stock at [shoplink 45407 ebay]Foto Max eBay[/shoplink]
The Batis 25mm lens is in Stock at [shoplink 45409 ebay]Foto Heiberl eBay[/shoplink], [shoplink 45410 ebay]Foto Max eBay[/shoplink]
The Loxia 21mm lens is in Stock at [shoplink 45408 ebay]Foto Ehler eBay[/shoplink]
And the new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is on preorder since today at Amazon Germany too: Full preorder links at BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, Amazon.de, Calumet Germany.
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Thanks Feredir!
New Sony A6300 reviews (Cinema5D, CameraLabs, Engadget, Dan Watson)
The embargo just broke and plenty of reviewers published their Sony A6300 (p)reviews. Note that the A6300 will start to ship in 10 days according to BHphoto, Amazon and Calumetphoto.de.
Cinema5D writes:
For the money this is truly a nice camera to have. I wish the higher frame rate would have been cleaner and audio would be addressed in a more serious matter but I guess there is a limit to what one can ask in this price range. All in all, be it for a family applications or a professional working tool, the Sony a6300 is a very capable tool. Highly recommended!
CameraLabs writes:
“I’m genuinely excited by the new capabilities of the A6300. In my brief time with the camera it felt quicker and more confident at tracking subjects, and I’d be happy to sacrifice 3fps for the new live update in the viewfinder. If it performs as hoped in my tests I’ll definitely be upgrading.”
Engadget writes:
“In my time so far with the A6300, I can already tell you that I’m impressed. The camera’s autofocus system is as fast as advertised, and it works for both stills and videos. Coming from someone who’s used to the higher-end A7R II or A7S II models, the A6300 feels like an upgrade.”
Sony A6300 Low Light Video Test Footage by Dan Watson on Youtube.
Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops. Amazon.fr.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.
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