New Sigma MC-11 E-mount adapter

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Preorders:
Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E Cameras at BHphoto.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF at BHphoto, Adorama.

New Sigma Global Vision Lens Mount Converter Expands High-Performance Lens Options for Sony Cameras

Brings Sigma’s Global Vision Lenses to the Sony E-Mount Camera Family

KANAGAWA, JAPAN — February 23, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced the release of its new high-performance Sigma Global Vision lens converter – the Mount Converter MC 11 – for Sony E-mount, full frame and APS-C sensor cameras. With the new MC-11, Sony camera users will be able to utilize 19 Global Vision lenses in Sigma Canon Mount (EOS) and Sigma Mount (SA).

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“There are many challenges to designing high-quality mount converter and topping the list is aptly handling phase detection AF in newer cameras and this is where the Sigma MC-11 is groundbreaking in its support for the Sony E-mount systems,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “The new Sigma MC-11 mitigates complications with a purpose-built lens control data system engineered for maintaining superior AF functionality. So the growing number of Sony E-mount camera users who have been asking for more lens options, now have access to a large pool of lenses that fully embody Sigma’s signature quality and performance.”

The Sigma MC-11’s sleek LED display lets Sony users know if the attached Sigma lens is compatible and whether or not the MC-11 needs to be updated for that specific lens. Its internal control data system keeps detailed information on each compatible Sigma lens, automatically optimizing performance of AF drive, aperture control and other critical lens functions. The MC-11’s internal control data system also maintains continuity with key camera functions that control brightness and correct transverse chromatic aberration, distortion, and more. The complete compatibility with both Sigma lens OS and Sony in-camera OS ensures correction of camera shake and other stability issues and when used with in-camera stabilization, MC-11 allows angle shake correction in the lens. The integrated flocking helps prevent internal reflections and reduction in lens performance. In addition, the MC-11 retains important EXIF data ensuring users can analyze every detail of their lens setting.

The Sigma MC-11 converter can be updated with the latest compatible lens information from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).

For more information on the Sigma MC-11 converter please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/mount-converter-mc-11

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New Tamron 90mm A-mount lens available for preorder at BHphoto

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You can preorder the new Tamron 90mm A-mount and soon the 85mm A-mount at BH:
90mm SP lens at BHphoto.
85mm SP lens at BHphoto.

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Save $700 on the Sony A7rII sold by [shoplink 45013 ebay]Electronicsvalley on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. It’s grey imported but $700 off and 1 year US seller warranty.
And you get 3 year seller warranty on the [shoplink 45088 ebay]Zeiss 55mm FE lens for $699 (Click here)[/shoplink].

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Zeiss Loxia 21mm gest DxOmarked: “Compact, yet outstanding optical performance”

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The Loxia 21mm will ship on March 9 at BHphoto. And this is one of the best FE lenses and definitely worht the long wait! DxOmark just tested the new Loxia and as you can see from the image above the new Loxia beats the already excellent Distagon 21mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon/Canon. DxO writes:

While it appears that Sony is intent on following Canon and Nikon with large and heavy high-speed designs, Zeiss has recognized that many adopters of the Sony A7 series are looking to concede lens speed in return for compact and lightweight models. Of course, you do tend to get what you pay for, and optical quality like this is never cheap, but then the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 is an outstanding performer and a near perfect match to the size and weight of the Sony A7 models.

Check the Loxia 21mm price and in Stock status at [shopcountry 45145].

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Reminder: Tomorrow Sigma will announce the new 30mm f/1.4 E-mount lens and MC-11 Full Frame E-mount adapter

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Tomorrow (Feb 23) Sigma will announce some exciting E-mount stuff! Be sure to be online on SAR to follow the announcement. Here is what will be announced:

1) Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DN APS-C E-mount lens

– Nine lenses in 7 groups (Double-sided aspherical lens with high refractive index and high dispersion glass)
– Aperture blades: 9 sheets (circular aperture)
– Filter Size: 52mm
– AF motor: stepping motor
– Shortest photographing distance: 30cm
– Maximum shooting parking rate: 1: 7
– Inner focus
– Total length: 73.3mm
– Maximum diameter: 64.8mm
– Weight: 265g
– Mount Sony E mount, Micro Four Thirds mount
– Release Date: March 18, 2016
– Suggested retail price of 51,840 yen (tax included). This is around 420 Euro or $460.
via Digicameinfo:

This is by far the most exciting lens of the DN line. This currently has three native E-mount lenses: [shoplink 45059 ebay]19mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 45060 ebay]30mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 45061 ebay]60mm f/2.8 E-mount (Click here)[/shoplink].

2) MC-11 electronic E-mount adapter for Canon EF or Sigma SA lenses

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It allows you to use full electronic aperture, IBIS and autofocus control!

3) Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 APS-C lens (no A or E-mount version. But you can adapter it with the MC-11 on you r E-mount camera!)

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APS-C format
15 elements in 21 groups,
82mm filter thread
Closest focusing distance: 0.95m
Magnification ratio: 1:6.7
Size: 170.7 x 93.5mm
Weight: 1490g
9-blade circular aperture
New HSM motor
Estimated price: 167400 yen
Available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma SA Mount.
Available on April 22.
via Digicameinfo.

 

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Sony Japan says the 70-200mm FE GM lens will ship in June. Price €1979?

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Sony Japan confirmed the 70-200mm FE GM lens will start shipping in June. But they still didn’t unveil the price tough.

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And the Dutch site Fotobooms says the price of the lens is €1979. Not sure this si really the 100% correct final price. And the Danish site Kamerhuset priced it at 22.495 Danish Crowns (3.344 US Dollars in today’s currency).

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Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony A to E-Mount Adapters – Making the Right Choice

Voigtländer 12mm 5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar review (Phillip Reeve).
Test – Sony PXW-FS5 : nos conclusions (Focus Numeriques).
20/4.0 Nikkor with Zhong Yi LensTurbo (SonyAlphaForum).

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