Sigma 105mm f/2.8 now in Stock in USA and Europe!

Sigma has annoucned that the Sigma Macro 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is now available in Sony fit. The lens is right now in Stock at Amazon US (Click here) and Adorama (Click here). In Europe at Amazon DE (Click here) and Amazon FR (Click here).

Sigma Press Release
105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Medium telephoto macro lens incorporating Sigma’s Optical Stabiliser
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that the Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is now available in Sony AF fit.

The successor to the Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG, introduced to market in June 2004, this large aperture medium telephoto macro lens incorporates the latest optical design technology, offering advanced performance for close-up photography. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion.
A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.
The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, providing high contrast images. It is also possible to use this lens with Sigma’s optional APO Tele Converters. Sigma’s own proprietary OS (Optical Stabiliser) function helps with handheld close-up photography and the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus as well as full-time manual focus capability.
This lens features a splash resistant design for use in harsh conditions and a rounded 9 blade diaphragm creating a smooth blur to the out of focus areas of the image.

USA deals: Last days of Sony NEX-5n and Sigma lens rebates (Samyang lenses at BH!)

JUst a short reminder for our (lucky) USA readers. The Sony NEX-5n $50 rebate will end soon at Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). If yu need a NEX camera now it makes no sense to wait for the NEX-F5 because even if the announcement will be in summer I expect the usual 1-2 months delay before the camera actually ships. So if you need it now…grab it now!

And Alpha Camera owners may take a look on the Sigma lens rebates at Amazon (Click here). But the Samyang lenses I really love becuase of the top quality and low price are finally also in Stock at BHphoto (Click here).

Sony 50mm f/1.8 at Amazon for $298

This is a must have lens for all NEX camera owners and also a lens that wasn’t easy to find in Stock in US stores. So grab it now here at Amazon (Click here). It is now the fifth most sold lens at Amazon (here is the lens ranking). It delivers impressive results on the NEX-C3 and NEX-5n and a part of the super expensive 24mm Zeiss it’s the only cheap NEX lens that delivers a good performance on the NEX-7. Read the review at http://photozone.de/Reviews/sonynex.

P.S.: More 50mm store links at [shopcountry 8448].

 

The new $12.999 500mm lens in Stock :)

The super new 500mm f/4.0 $12.999 lens is right now in Stock for the very first time at BHphoto (Click here). I know you were waiting for that moment for a long time now! :)   Don’t worry, the next two lenses that Sony will announce within the next couple of weeks will be way cheaper! :)

Other US deals:
$100 off on selected lenses at Amazon (ending April 28).
Seven 50mm f/1.8 lenses in Stock at Amazon (Click here).
More than ten refurbished 16mm pancakes are for sale at [shoplink 12373 ebay]Sonystore eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
More than ten refurbished VG-10 are for sale at [shoplink 12372 ebay]Sonystore eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Interesting note:
While the NEX-7 is the most sold mirrorless camera of the moment the 55-210mm is the most sold lens of the moment (Click here to see the ranking). I am surprised!