New firmware updates from Samyang, Metabones and Viltrox

We got new firmware upgrades from both Metabones (Click here), Viltrox (Click here) and Samyang (Click here).

Here is the press text for the Metabones:

Firmware upgrade for EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV/V and EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA

RELEVANT PRODUCTS

This information is for the following models:

  • EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV/V/CINE (model number MB_EF-E-BM4 / MB_EF-E-BT4 / MB_EF-E-BT5 / MB_EF-E-BT6)
  • EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA (model number MB_SPEF-E-BM2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT3 / MB_SPEF-E-BT4)

ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD

  • Name: Firmware update V0.59 for EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV/V and EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA
  • Release date: 04 Dec 2018
  • Benefits and improvements:

o    Autofocus reliability improvement on A7III.

o    Added EXIF lens names for Carl Zeiss Otus 28/1.4.

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Thanks Mike!

Sony Tidbits…


I shot a championship football game all at 120 fps with a9 and the 400GM

Long Term Review: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (Phillip Reeve).
Macro Lens Buying Guide (Explora).
Sigma 56mm F1.4 Unboxing with Quick Test AF Test (That1CameraGuy).
Samyang 14mm f 2.8 Review on a SONY A7R3 by Darren Miles
14 Sony Alpha Weaknesses | A9, A7iii, A7Rii, A7RIII, A6500 (Michael The Maven)

Fotomo: “Hey, I just finished my first impression review of the Sigma 56mm 1.4 lens for mft. It’s in german but has english subtitles. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mbiPcwBZBk“

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Poll: Sony A7sIII, A7000, A9II, A9r or A5700. Which one is the camera you want to get in 2019?

Compared to previous years Sony did only announce ONE single E-mount camera in 2018. And the Sony A7III was announced ten months ago. This is a record long time without a new E-mount camera from Sony. I suspect the Nikon-Canon-Panasonic FF announcement made Sony decide to put their announcements on hold in order to fight back properly in 2019.

So now it’s your time to tell us:

What is the E-mount camera you want to get from Sony in 2019

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I did vote for the A9r as I always need that extra high-resolution and would like to get a slightly bigger body with top weathersealing. I need these in order to be able to shoot under snowy conditions with gloves on :)

Sony Tidbits…


Samyang AF 35mm F1.4: Hands-On First Look | 4K

Rolling-Review: Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM (Phillip Reeve).
8 Awesome Lighting Kits to Fit Any Budget (Explora).
Fujifilm X-T3 vs A7 III – 4K Video Comparison (Mathieu Gasquet).
Sony DepthSense ToF Technology (Image Sensor World)
How “The Possession Of Hannah Grace” Was Made With The Sony α7S II (Alphauniverse).

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

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Meyer Optik Görlitz acquired by another German company. But you still will not get your $$$ back.

Mirrorlessrumors reports about the acquisition of the Meyer Optik Görlitz brand by German company OPC Optic. OPC said that they will make new lenses under the Meyer Optik Görlitz brand name. But they also said this:

Unfortunately, it is not possible to take over the net SE contaminated sites

The takeover by OPC Optics includes all brand rights to Meyer Optik Görlitz and the associated products. Open claims from customers and suppliers towards net SE remain with net SE. Thus, vendors would have to contact the administrator of the net SE regarding these matters. OPC Optics, as a supplier of high-precision aspheres, is itself one of the suppliers of the net SE who still have outstanding demands on them.

As part of the reorientation of the brand, OPC Optics is examining whether discounts on the acquisition of an available lens can be realized for customers of net SE who have paid for and have not received a lens. Upon request, customers would then receive an individual offer. When or if such a model can be offered, is currently not fixed.

Shit :(

Sony Tidbits…


Introducing the new Laowa 100mm magnetic front filter holder for 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

Why I still like the A-Mount (Friedmanarchives)
New Review: Sony A7 III – Over 6,000 words (Michael Comeau).
SLR Magic 35mm T1.4 review at SonyAlphaBlog.
12 Hot New Lenses for 2018 and Beyond (Explora).

Federico: “Just to inform and hope in Sony firmware update.
Every Sony 24 f1.4 GM have some problem when you close over f4, starting to wooble in AFC, this happen very very little (not a problem) on sony A9, while on A7r3 (maybe because phase points are little for diffraction) cause a real problem in use.
Tried on 4 lenses and 3 cameras.
This is an example (not my video, is a friend of mine but I can make other)..
youtu.be/MrcA_cmZj4g”

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Sony Tidbits…


SAMYANG 24mm & 35mm Sony E MOUNT Pancake Lenses!

SLR Magic 35mm F1.7 :worst lens ever? (Sonyalpha.blog).
Fuji XT3 vs Sony A7iii Buffer Performance Test (Michael The Maven).
Sony RX10 IV – $1700 P&S Worth it? (Photorec).
10 On-Board Monitors to Suit Your Shoot (Explora).
Sony Mirrorless Camera Shopping Guide 2018 | a6000, a6300, a9, a7riii, and more (That1CameraGuy).

Interview with Sony shooter and Zeiss ambassador Greg Watermann:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01t8VMkC66M2xWUkXNQL1K
iTunes: http://zeissfullexposure.com/e/36bbbca5648734/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXtzUVZC6Rk

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