Weird…Amazon US removed the Sony 24mm GM preorder option…

SAR reader noticed that Amazon removed the possibility to preorder the Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM lens. Don’t know why they did this. What we all know is that the lens is constantly out of Stock at Bhphoto and Adorama.

I guess the demand for this lens is far superior to the production output. And that’s why Amazon may have stopped takin preorders until they get a decent Stock of those?

One more thing: Today only you save up to 40% on Anker Charging Accessories at Amazon US. Those external batteries can be quite useful for us photographers…

Sony Tidbits…


Sony a6400 vs a6500 Sensor Comparison | 4K

Sony a6400 review at Admiringlight.
Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM – The Portrait King | In-Depth Review (David Zhou).
Panasonic-Sony OLED display company raises 25.5bn yen (Nikkei).
Do you even Vlog bro? Sony A6400 and RX100VI (TheDigitalDigest).
NAB 2019: The Vlogger-Friendly GJobyorillaPod 3K PRO Rig (Explora).
Sony a6400 & a7iii how to shoot and edit HLG in Final Cut X (David Oastler).

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New Kamlan 8mm f/3.0 APS-C E-mount lens will be released tomorrow

Kamlan announced that their new 8mm f/3.0 APS-C E-mount lens will be released tomorrow. It will be available soon on that Amazon page.

Lens specs:

  • Focal length: 8 mm
  • Maximum aperture: F3.0
  • Minimum aperture: F22
  • Angle of view: 180 degrees
  • Lens configuration: 11 pieces of 9 groups
  • Shortest focusing distance: 0.1 m
  • Mount: Canon EF-M / Fujifilm X / Sony E (APS-C)
  • Focus: manual
  • External dimensions: 64 x 62 mm
  • Weight: about 240 g

Sony Tidbits…


The Best Custom Setting for Sony Cameras

Sony A6400 Review (Enthusiastphotoblog).
The One-Lens Photography Tool: The All-in-One Zoom Buying Guide (Explora).
Street Photography and Sony A9 real time tracking (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Panasonic Lumix S1 vs Sony A7 III : le leader perd-il sa place ? (LesNumeriques).
2019 Buying Guide: Best enthusiast long zoom cameras (Dpreview).

Stefan:I wanted to give you  a tip there is a Promoting passion Road of Brooke Shaden tour: brookeshaden.com/events supported by Sony alpha female and Sony alpha.

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Officially announced: Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III FE lens

Press text:

ZY Optics releases the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III, designed for Sony FE

Shenyang China, Apr 17, 2019 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) have released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 version III for full frame Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF cameras.
Offering a natural 50mm perspective along with an ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture, the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 is a compact prime characterized by its bright f/0.95 aperture to suit working in low-light conditions. It also affords a great degree of control over depth-of-field for isolating subjects from the background and producing selective focus effects.
The new version III features a new optics design which offers a slightly more compact size and a better flare resistance. A carefully-designed 10 elements in 7 groups optics system with 1pc of HRI (High Refractive Index) & 5pcs of UD (Ultra-low dispersion) elements successfully minimizes the chromatic aberrations and delivers exceptional image quality.
An eleven-blade diaphragm helps to produce a softly diffused out-of-focus rendering (bokeh). The enclosure of the lens is made of metal to strengthen its durability.

Pricing & Availability
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III is now available to ship and purchase at ZY Optics official website (http://www.zyoptics.net/). The Recommended Retail price (before tax) is USD 799/pc.

About ZY Optics
Shenyang Zhongyi Optical and Electronic Company (ZY Optics) is a leading Chinese camera lens & adapters manufacturer. We currently manufacture lenses and lens turbo adapters under the brand name of ‘Mitakon’ & ‘Zhongyi’.
For more information about Shenyang Zhongyi Optical and Electronic Company Limited and our products information, visit our official website http://www.zyoptics.net

Product Page
http://zyoptics.net/product/mitakon-speedmaster-50mm-f-0-95-iii/

Black Hole mystery solved ;)

Just apply some sharpening in Photoshop to see it :)

via  Lawrence Tang