You can now preorder the new Sony 400mm lens in the USA for the price of a kidney :)

The USA preorders are now officially open and the lens is expected to start shipping out on September 28:
400mm f/2.8 FE at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet.de and ParkCamera.

I am curious to see how many preorders Sony will have on this lens. I really have no ide if it’s ZERO, TEN or more. I think the price is justified by the specs and new tech inside. But I don’t know how many sports photographers are really going to make the switch now. So here is the poll:

Are you going to buy this lens?

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Just a reminder: Here is the full review of the lens by Patrick Murphy-Racey:

Now six Sigma FE lenses in Stock at BHphoto

The new Sigma 70mm macro and 20mm f/1.4 FE lenses are now in Stock. Now 6 out of the 9 lenses are in Stock in the USA:

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 70mm macro for $569 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and  Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 for $1,599 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto, FocusCamera, Amazon and Adorama.

The only lens I am buying is the new 105mm f/1.4 Bokeh Monster :)

Full current deals roundup:

Capture One:
Enter the coupon code “AMBSAR-FREEBOOK” to get a 50% discount and free eBook (Photographer’s guide to Capture One 11) on the complete Capture One Styles package (Click here and enter code).If you still don’t own Capture One than get this one instead:
55% off on the Capture One PRO for Sony + 3 Styles bundle for $128,70 (…151,5€) if you insert the code “AMBSAR” at checkout. Click here to get it: phaseone.onfastspring.com/capture-one-pro-sony-11-3-style-packs.

Zeiss deals:
Zeiss launched new Batis-Loxia-Touit lens rebates. And overview can be found on that BHphoto page.

Sony Deals:
The Sony A7rIII got the first $200 price drop ever at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera (with $199 free extras) and BuyDig (with free extras).
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

New preorders:
Voigtlander 110mm FE lens can be preordered at BHphoto and Adorama.
Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.
At BH you can also preorder the new Loupedeck+ editing console.
Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens at Amazon US.

A7III accessories:
Meike grip at grip at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
Easycover is officially compatible with the A7III. You can buy it at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

Exclusive deal: 50% off and free eBook on the COMPLETE Capture One Styles package

Enter the coupon code “AMBSAR-FREEBOOK” to get a 50% discount and free eBook (Photographer’s guide to Capture One 11) on the complete Capture One Styles package (Click here and enter code).

If you still don’t own Capture One than get this one instead:

55% off on the Capture One PRO for Sony + 3 Styles bundle for $128,70 (…151,5€) if you insert the code “AMBSAR” at checkout. Click here to get it: phaseone.onfastspring.com/capture-one-pro-sony-11-3-style-packs.

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Zeiss deals:
Zeiss launched new Batis-Loxia-Touit lens rebates. And overview can be found on that BHphoto page.

Sony Deals:
The Sony A7rIII got the first $200 price drop ever at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera (with $199 free extras) and BuyDig (with free extras).
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

New preorders:
Voigtlander 110mm FE lens can be preordered at BHphoto and Adorama.
Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.
At BH you can also preorder the new Loupedeck+ editing console.
Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens at Amazon US.

A7III accessories:
Meike grip at grip at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
Easycover is officially compatible with the A7III. You can buy it at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

 

Voigtlander 110mm FE preorders are open at Adorama and BHphoto

The new 110mm FE lens can be preordered at BHphoto and Adorama.

Capture One:
Enter the coupon code “AMBSAR-FREEBOOK” to get a 50% discount and free eBook (Photographer’s guide to Capture One 11) on the complete Capture One Styles package (Click here and enter code).If you still don’t own Capture One than get this one instead:
55% off on the Capture One PRO for Sony + 3 Styles bundle for $128,70 (…151,5€) if you insert the code “AMBSAR” at checkout. Click here to get it: phaseone.onfastspring.com/capture-one-pro-sony-11-3-style-packs.

Zeiss deals:
Zeiss launched new Batis-Loxia-Touit lens rebates. And overview can be found on that BHphoto page.

Sony Deals:
The Sony A7rIII got the first $200 price drop ever at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera (with $199 free extras) and BuyDig (with free extras).
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

New preorders:
Voigtlander 110mm FE lens can be preordered at BHphoto and Adorama.
Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.
At BH you can also preorder the new Loupedeck+ editing console.
Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens at Amazon US.

A7III accessories:
Meike grip at grip at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
Easycover is officially compatible with the A7III. You can buy it at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

 

Sony A7rIII superbundle deal at Adorama

There is a new Sony A7rIII super bundle at Adorama and a couple of other bundles at Amazon.

Capture One:
55% off on the Capture One PRO for Sony + 3 Styles bundle for $128,70 (…151,5€) if you insert the code “AMBSAR” at checkout. Click here to get it: phaseone.onfastspring.com/capture-one-pro-sony-11-3-style-packs.

Zeiss deals:
Zeiss launched new Batis-Loxia-Touit lens rebates. And overview can be found on that BHphoto page.

Sony Deals:
The Sony A7rIII got the first $200 price drop ever at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera (with $199 free extras) and BuyDig (with free extras).
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

In Stock:
Tokina 20mm FE at BHphoto and Adorama.
Tamron FE zoom is in Stock right now at FocusCamera.

New preorders:
Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.
At BH you can also preorder the new Loupedeck+ editing console.
Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens at Amazon US.

A7III accessories:
Meike grip at grip at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
Easycover is officially compatible with the A7III. You can buy it at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

You can now preorder the Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount lens at Amazon

The new Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount manual focusing lens at Amazon US and Amazon DE. This is how the lens looks on the A6000:

Capture One:
55% off on the Capture One PRO for Sony + 3 Styles bundle for $128,70 (…151,5€) if you insert the code “AMBSAR” at checkout. Click here to get it: phaseone.onfastspring.com/capture-one-pro-sony-11-3-style-packs.

Zeiss deals:
Zeiss launched new Batis-Loxia-Touit lens rebates. And overview can be found on that BHphoto page.

Sony Deals:
The Sony A7rIII got the first $200 price drop ever at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera (with $199 free extras) and BuyDig (with free extras).
$300 off on the Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$100 off on the 18-135mm lens at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, FocusCamera and BestBuy.
$300 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

In Stock:
Tokina 20mm FE at BHphoto and Adorama.
Tamron FE zoom is in Stock right now at FocusCamera.

New preorders:
Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered now at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.
At BH you can also preorder the new Loupedeck+ editing console.

A7III accessories:
Meike grip at grip at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
Easycover is officially compatible with the A7III. You can buy it at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.

New Voigtlander 110mm FE lens on preorder at Adorama for $1,099

You can preorder the new Voigtlander 110mm FE lens at Adorama. This is potentially an excellent lens and I can’t wait to test it. I like the 40mm f/1.2, love the 65mm macro but the 110mm should beat them all!

This is the official press text:

MACRO APO_LANTHAR 110mm F2.5 full frame Sony E-mount lens
The Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm F2.5, a 1:1 macro lens designed exclusively for full frame Sony E-mount cameras. The APO-LANTHAR designation is given to especially high performance lenses in the Voigtlnder lens lineup, with APO being derived from the apochromatic optical design.

A need for apochromatic optical designs that reduce the longitudinal chromatic aberrations of the three primary colors (RGB) of light to practically zero arose with the increasing popularity of color film. Now, with the current range of high-resolution digitals sensors, this need for extremely high-level control of chromatic aberrations is even more pertinent than when film changed from monochrome to color in the middle of the 20th century. So rather than just being for already solved old technologies, apochromatic optical designs are indeed a subject requiring serious consideration in the digital age.

Voigtlnder MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm F2.5 is a high performance manual focus 1:1 macro lens optimized for the imaging sensors of Sony mirrorless cameras. Inheriting the APO-LANTHAR designation, the lens is highly corrected to eliminate optical aberrations including longitudinal chromatic aberration. Retaining a similar form factor to the highly regarded Voigtlnder MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2.0 Aspherical we released in August 2017, this lens covers the full frame image area, and achieves a maximum image reproduction of 1:1 life size with no additional attachments.

In order to ensure subjects from minimum focus distance to infinity are captured with extremely high image quality, a 3-group floating mechanism is employed to adjust three optical groups according to focus distance. The 110mm focal length on full frame format ensures not only a good working distance from subjects for macro shooting, but also its angle of view for portraiture does not look too cropped in comparison with 135mm and 200mm lenses.

Another attractive feature is the ability to create images with a strong out-of-focus bokeh’ effect, made possible by the 110mm focal length and F2.5 maximum aperture. This lens is a manual focus and manual aperture design, but also features electrical contacts that enable the lens settings at image capture to be included in the Exif information of the image data. Furthermore, the lens is installed with a distance encoder to enable support for 5-axis image stabilization on bodies with this feature, by providing distance to subject information used to compensate for camera shake. Focus peaking while manual focusing is also supported.

Voigtlander 110mm f/2.5 Features

  • Full frame Sony E-mount with electrical contacts
  • Apochromatic optical design that eliminates chromatic aberrations
  • Optical design optimized for digital imaging sensors
  • Maintains high image quality at all shooting distances with a 3-group floating mechanism
  • Extremely solid and durable all-metal barrel
  • Manual focus for precise focusing
  • Maximum reproduction ratio of 1: 1 at a minimum focus distance of 35 cm