Great deal day for Europeans: Save up to 36% on Sony and Samyang E-mount lenses!

This one is a very good deal day for Europen readers: Save up to 36% on Sony and Samyang E-mount lenses at Amazon Germany (Click here). In detail:

Full FrameE-mount:
Sony 50mm macro for 410€
Samyang 35mm 2.8 for 269€
Samyang 14mm FE for 529€

APS-C E-mount:
Sony 10-18mm for 598
Samyang 12mm for 305€
Sony 30mm for 177€
Wallimex 12mm 309€
Samyang 8mm fisheye for 598€

We also have
– Two Wallimex E-mount lenses on Gold Box at Amazon UK.
– Sony 85mm FE for 506 Euro only at Amazon France.

The Sony A7rIII is the product of the year at Dpreview!

The Sony A7rIII won both the award for best camera and the award for the overall product of the year: Dpreview writes:

You guessed it – one of the last cameras released in 2017 ended up taking the top spot. The Sony a7R III is a truly impressive camera, which combines advanced stills and video features in a body designed to satisfy the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike. While the a9 is faster, and features an autofocus system better optimized for shooting sports, the a7R III is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for the rest of us, and a well-deserved winner of our award for the best product of 2017.

Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan.

And the RX10m4 gained the award as best compact camera of the year. Dpreview writes:

Although it might look like a relatively minor update to last year’s RX10 III, the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is a considerably more attractive camera thanks to the addition of phase-detection autofocus. It rarely hunts for focus even at 600mm. While it can’t manage DSLR-level subject tracking, it’s impressively capable for both stills and video, and this combined with the razor-sharp 24-600mm stabilized zoom lens makes for an unbeatable combination. As such, the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV earns our award for the best compact camera of 2017.

RX10m4 at [shopcountry 65240]

The 16-35mm GM is the zoom lens of the year. Dpreview writes:

For many years, Sony was criticized for offering a relatively small lineup of high-quality lenses, but products like the new 16-35mm F2.8 GM prove that the company has what it takes to make world-class optics. Sharp even wide open, fast to focus and capable of producing some of the nicest sunstars we’ve ever seen, this lens will be useful for everything from landscapes to indoor sports to weddings. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM earns our award for best zoom lens of 2017.

16-35mm GM at [shopcountry 65245]

The Sony 85mm f/1.8 was the second best lens of the year. Dpreview writes:

Sony’s FE 85mm F1.8 takes the runner-up spot for its combination of excellent image quality, speedy autofocus, attainable price and compact size. For anyone looking to get into portraiture using Sony’s full-frame lens ecosystem, we wholeheartedly recommend the FE 85mm F1.8.

85mm FE at [shopcountry 65241]

Sony Tidbits…


Samyang 14mm F2 8 AF Lens Review | John Sison

Sony RX10 IV vs A7R II (TheDigitalDigest).
Sony a7RII. Why I opted for this over newer options…(Tyson Robichaud).
Here are 19 things that can destroy your Sony camera: youtu.be/HvO0wjz–x8
Ledgo LG-D1200MC Led Fresnel Light (Personal View).

Anonymous:Not sure if this has been on here yet but popular food vlogger Binging with Babish also shoots with sony gear.  As you can see at 2:55 on his behind the scenes video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvIkojfQDxA he uses a sony a7s fed into an atomos 4k.

Zeev:I would like to provide Sony with the following suggestion:
Define a “lens change” mode.
When the user selects that mode, the mechanical shutter closes and protects the sensor from collecting dust.
Once the user exists that mode if returns to normal.
Set a mode that disables the exposure compensation by the dedicated wheel.

Jorge:A chance to win a Zeiss lens for your camera! It’s the annual ZeissImages.com contest. More info here. https://www.zeissimages.com/topic/1216

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Curious note: Sony announced four cameras this year. Lowest number ever since 1998.

Chart by Personal View

This year Sony announced the A7rIII, RX0IV, A9 and the niche oriented RX0. This is the lowest number ever since 1998 (where we had also four cameras only). This is the sign of the times. Smartphones killed the compact camera lines and manufacturer are now oriented on the high-end market only. These are the numbers showing this decline:

4 cameras announced in 2017
7 cameras in 2016
8 cameras in 2015
17 cameras in 2014
20 cameras in 2013
23 cameras in 2012
22 cameras in 2011
24 cameras in 2010
19 cameras in 2009
18 cameras in 2008
18 cameras in 2007
12 cameras in 2006
14 cameras in 2005
12 cameras in 2004
15 cameras in 2003
13 cameras in 2002
14 cameras in 2001
10 cameras in 2000
5 cameras in 1999
4 cameras in 1998

Database source: Dpreview

Iridient Developer 3.2.1 now supports the Sony A7R III including pixel shift RAW mode

Iridient Developer 3.2.1 now supports the Sony A7R III including pixel shift RAW mode both as multiple ARWs straight from camera and in the new ARQ format.


Sony A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Calumet DE, Wex UK. Photo Porst Neuwied. Sony Netherland. Sony Australia. Sony Japan.
Sony 24-105mm at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama, BuyDig, FocusCamera, Amazon DE, Calumet DE, Wex UK.

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