The Sony 500mm f/4.0 lens just got tested by the DxOmark team (Click here to read). They write: “Overall, the Sony looks promising but it’s a pricey option.” Note that this is the first time DxO tests a super-telephoto lens and that’s why it’s hard to draw a conclusion with no competition scores.

Only thing we know for sure is that you have to sell your car to buy a lens like that. Check the price at [shopcountry 11116].

T4i vs the new SL1 and vs the mirrorless EOS-M size comparison image via Dpreview.

In the DSLR world Canon is certainly way stronger than Sony. But it is also truth that Canon wasn’t able to strike a home-run with their EOS-M mirrorless system. The Sony NEX system is way more mature and has more appeal than the current Canon offering. And it seems to me that today Canon is trying a new way to fight back against the mirrorless (and NEX) success. They launched the world smallest APS-C DSLR with the new Canon EOS 100D/Rebel SL1. Price specs and preorders are up at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

It has to be seen if that will really help. My instinctive answer is NO. But you may have a different opinion…

Short break from rumors and review to talk about real pictures:
You can see all the 2013 Sony World Photogrpahy Award Winners Pictures at Worldphoto.org.

These pictures are almost as good as our SAR reader work :)

Dog Schidt Optiks Sample Showreel – Lenses now For Sale!! from Melting Bloke (Richard Gale) on Vimeo.

We have a new announcement to make and yep, the name of these new lenses is “Dog Shits Optics“!

These are Vintage 58mm f2 lens based on a classic 1960’s Zeiss optical design ([shoplink 17425 ebay]here on eBay[/shoplink]). The mount will be modified after your purchase and you can have it in A or E-mount. Check out for more info at Etsy.com.

People owning the VG900 Full frame NEX may be happy to know that they can use the soon to come Contax G to E-mount adapter with full autofocus on their camera. It covers the full Full Frame image circle. It is also a good news for the future NEX-9 FF camera because this may be a cheap alternative of the expensive Zeiss FF NEX lenses that will be announced along the camera. (Source: www.deo-tech.com).

Reminder: Here is the list of great G lenses with links to eBay price:
Hologon 16mm; 1:8 on [shoplink 16235 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] -> (will not work on the DEO TECHART adapter).
Biogon T* 21 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16236 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] -> (will not work on the DEO TECHART adapter).
Biogon T* 28 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16237 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Planar T* 35 mm; 1:2,0 on [shoplink 16238 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Planar T* 45 mm; 1:2,0 on [shoplink 16239 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sonnar T* 90 mm; 1:2,8 on [shoplink 16240 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Vario-Sonnar T* 35 – 70 mm; 1:3,5-5,6 on [shoplink 16241 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

The Maghreb from Enrique Pacheco on Vimeo.

Florian: “I was fortunate enough to have (briefly) had access to a high speed camera, and used it to record both the A900 and A55 shooting different exposures, at 10’000 FPS :-) Also, I shot an HVL-F58AM firing a normal and a HSS flash, this time at 500’000 FPS…All the recordings can be found in this playlist on YouTube (Click here). Gives you a brilliant and rare insight into the inner workings for
these wonderful gadgets :-)”

Damián: “I know most users of the NEX 7 are using it as a good alternative to Leica to use their M lenses. So around a year ago I got the chance to get one the first SLR Magic HyperPrime LM 50mm T0.95 M (CINE). I’ve been playing with the lens since, and I wanted to share with you, and hopefully our colleagues in your blog, a couple of my pictures and my experience with the lens.
To this effect I made a small set in 500px, and now I share the link with you: http://500px.com/souvenirsheureux/sets/slr_magic_hyperprime_lm_50mm_t0_95_m_nex_7”

Jeff: “A quick test flight with the Sony RX-100 on our multirotor. Awesome lens stabilization! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTxGeyLM6o0”

Daniel: “I want to share with you, my video with the a99, I hope you can see it, and I would love your opinion, anyway: https://vimeo.com/60725623”

Shin: “Hi Sonyalpharumuor I would like to share with you some of my work done by the Sony Alpha Camera A850 and one of the latest cybershot the Sony RX100 Real Shots not Test Shots ! Here is my link to my work http://shinmusa.wix.com/theroad#!page4/cfvg”

Scott: “I’ve just put together a mini-review of the new SEL1018 lens for NEX. Its a very good lens, albeit a little pricey here in the UK. The review can be found here
http://www.snicolphotos.com/blog/2013/3/mini-review—sony-sel1018—the-nex-lens-ecosystem-gets-wider”

Andre: “Just wanted to send you a video I shot solely with the Sony 35mm f/1.8 on a Sony FS700. Could serve as a good reference to judge the lens, but I understand the lens has been out for awhile now. Here is the link: http://vimeo.com/60979071“

Midhat: “two days ago I’ve created time-lapse with NEX-7. Equipment used: NEX-7, Gentles gentLED-AUTO IC intervalometar, Zeiss 24/1.8, Sony 50/1.8, Canon 24L with Metabones Speed Booster
Just thinking, maybe it is interesting for you. I’m very pleased with result being exclusively Canon shooter I really like NEX-7.https://vimeo.com/61496261”