This week SAR readers photos selection


Ted Gersdorf‎
A7RII and Sony 16-35/4
#sonyalphagallery

1) You can submit one single picture per week only.
2) To submit your picture for the weekly readers roundup post you can choose one of the following three options:
– Instagram: Follow @sonyalphagallery and tag us on your picture to give us the permission to repost your image on the instagram gallery and on SAR (we will credit you)
– Facebook: Submit your picture on our group: facebook.com/groups/sonyalphacamera. Please add the hashtag “#sonyalphagallery ” to grant the permission for reposting on SAR. Without the   hashtag we will not add your picture!
– Forum: Submit your picture on the SonyAlphaForum image section and add the hashtag “#sonyalphagallery ”
3) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: instagram.com/sonyalphagallery,  facebook.com/groups/sonyalphacamera and on SonyAlphaForum.
4) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself! And please do share one single picture per week only. Do not spam :)

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Sony Tidbits…


Creating Soft Light In Small Spaces: The Breakdown with Miguel Quiles

SmugMug Announces Intent to Acquire Flickr (Mirrorlessrumors).
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 für Sony FE-Mount | Foto Koch Hands On
Interviews with several people who have switched from Nikon or Canon, or upgraded from aps-c to the Sony A7 lineup (Enthusiastphotoblog).
NAB 2018: SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE Lenses (Explora).
Aputure Amaran MX Little Led Light (Personal View).

Share your best pictures on our new Instagram SonyAlphaGallery.

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

 

Alexandre: “I went to the Bangkok Motor Show 2018 and I shot the most beautiful Thai Models with my Sony A7R2, the Sony G 2470F2.8 and the Flash F43M .http://traveljournalist.com/beautiful-asian-girls-bangkok-motor-show-2018/
I’d like to share with you another post which is a little bit more special : I shot  with the Leica Noctilux F/0.95 mounted on my Sony A7R2 with the Metabones. It was in the same event, the Bangkok Motor Show 2018. http://traveljournalist.com/noctilux-095-metabones-sony-a7r2-girls-bangkok-motor-show/“

 

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 A7rIII group and Sony A7rIII 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.

Sigma says the new 50mm and 85mm ART FE lenses will start shipping out now

Sigma issued two press releases today:

1) SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art ​​for Sony E-mount are scheduled to start the shipment in May, 2018. (sigma-global.com/en/news/2018/05/11/1662/)

2) Launching date of Sigma 70mm macro Sony E-mount is not determined yet. (sigma-global.com/en/news/2018/05/11/1657/).
You can see a first impression review of this lens here: sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/art/a_70_28/impression/.
Lens specs here: sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/art/a_70_28/

Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

Sony Tidbits…


The Cheapest Leica Lens! The Minolta 40mm F2

Sony RX10 IV Field Test Part II (Imaging Resource).
100mm STF review by Roseandcharles.com
Tokina 105mm T1.5 Vista Prime and 11-20mm Cinema ATX T2.9 lenses (Newsshooter).
NAB 2018: An Array of Big Products from SmallHD (Explora).
Ikan Lyra LBX20 and LBX30 Soft Bi-Color LED Lights (Personal View)
Aputure shows prototype RGB panel light with color picker device (Newsshooter).

Share your best pictures on our new Instagram SonyAlphaGallery.

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

David: “I just wanted to share a few of my videos with you in case they’re good/relevant enough for any SAR posts!
70-200 f2.8 GM – In-Depth Lens Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqj79-KAJYA&t=9s
16-35 f4 – Best Lens for Vlogging?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0l1RBV2yv0&t=3s”

Alex: “A lens test of Sony 10-18mm. If you remove the rear baffler, the lens can cover Full Frame 12-18mm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFrmYVBmulA“

Meike announces the new version of their 50mm f/1.7 Full Frame E-mount lens!

Meike announced a new version of their 50mm f/1.7 Full Frame E-mount lens. You can buy it now at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

  • Fixed focal length 50mm, Maximum aperture of 1.7 delivers smooth bokeh,fit Close-up/portrait photo photography
  • Lens construction is 6 elements in 5 groups, multi-layer coatings
  • Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m,Full-frame Visual angle:diagonal 46.5° horizontal 39.2° vertical 23.6°
  • Metal body, lightweight and portable
  • Manual focus Lens easy to focus shooting,Feeling the manual fun,please set your camera to “M”, “P” or “A” mode while using it.

via ePhotozine.