Where possible, you probably use your own images in creative projects. But even if you have a significant back catalog, you’re likely to run out of shots quite quickly.
Topaz released a big update to Video Enhance AI this week (Click here). You can try it for free and if you buy it use the code “ENHANCE15” to get an additional 15% discount on top of the $100 off you get in the first place.
This is what’s news:
Major Features
Improvements
Here are some video samples:
Today only you save $150 on the Sandisk 1TB SD card if you add it at BHphoto’s cart (Click here).
You also save $50 on the Tamron 70-300mm FE lens and $100 on the Sigma 14-24mm FE lens.
Tomorrow (March 9) Sony will announce the new “ECM-W2BT” wireless microphone and “ECM-LV1” small lavalier microphone. Here are the leaked images!
Don’t forget that on March 16 we will get the new 50mm f/1.2 GM and on March 23 other new FE lenses!
–
via Nokishita
Opticallimits tested the Tamron 70-180mm FE and concluded:
While we have seen similar lenses from Canon, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is a refreshingly different approach to a fast tele zoom lens in Sony E-mount. With activated image auto-correction, it is capable of producing beautiful results. It’s very sharp across the image frame in the lower to mid-range and at least the center sharpness is very impressive at 180mm. Image distortions are nicely corrected and there’s just a tad of vignetting at f/2.8 in this case. Lateral CAs are also well controlled. Some flaws become obvious with deactivated auto-correction – namely high distortions and vignetting towards the long end but then few users are probably still using uncorrected images these days. The quality of the bokeh is typical for many lenses in this class. Out-of-focus highlights can be a bit busy and the foreground blur is not ideal. So when it comes to bokeh, primes lenses still rule the neighborhood. That being said – the Tamron lens is one of the very few lenses producing minimal bokeh fringing (LoCAs).
The build quality is on a very decent level. Typical for Tamron lenses, there’s an emphasis on low weight rather than (supposedly) super-tough materials – they are using plastics except for the lens mount. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though – also because it’s a really precisely assembled lens with no wobbly parts even in a fully extended zoom position. Tamron implemented some sealing against moisture but there’s no statement about dust protection. If you are expecting a dedicated tripod mount and some switches on the lens – don’t. There’s a transport lock but that’s about it. The AF/MF has to be set on the camera and there’s no image stabilizer. The Tamron is not a super-tele so the in-camera IS should usually be “good enough”. Generally, we don’t see any issue with these simplifications.Overall it’s awesome to see that such lenses can be relatively compact and light-weight – and affordable, too. Kudos to Tamron for providing such an interesting lens. Highly recommended!
70-180mm store links:
In USA at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera
In Germany at FotoKoch DE, Amazon DE, Calumet DE.
In UK at Amazon UK, WexUK, ParkCameras.
In Amazon EU stores at Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL.
Can a Cheap Vintage Lens Adapter Damage your Camera ? (M42 vs M42)
Kamlan 32mm f/1.1 tested at Fujiablog.
Creative Process for Photography in 2021 (Explora).
New E-mount rear cap (DC.WATCH).
Sony FX6 footage in Catalyst Browse | Will it stabilize? (Gaston Shutters).
Sony FE 35 mm f/1.4 GM | Test & Vergleich mit Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 ART (ValueTech).
Pergear 10mm f8 on Full Frame Sony A7S III: Best Vlogging Lens? (Camera Conspiracies).
Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.
Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
To get news from our Forum subscribe that RSS feed.
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors
We have our own Facebook camera groups and pages you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIV group and Sony A7rIV page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.
today only you save big on six items including the Moza Air and Manfrotto Befree sold on BHphotos Dealzone.
Reminder: Topaz released a big update to Video Enhance AI this week (Click here). You can try it for free and if you buy it use the code “ENHANCE15” to get an additional 15% discount on top of the $100 off you get in the first place.
