Newsshooter at IBC 2016 – Tokina full frame cinema prime lenses from Dan Chung on Vimeo.

Oh yeah…it’s Cine Lens announcement week! Today Tokina announced the new 35mm, 50mm, 85mm T1.5 Cine E-mount primes!

Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability

– E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS (SELP18110G) with 6.1x high zoom ratio
– High resolution suited to professional 4K movie production
– Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction to minimize unwanted focus and image shifts while focusing or zooming
– Advanced operability including three separate focus, iris and zoom rings for professional operation
– Optical SteadyShot™ in-lens image stabilization
– Compact, lightweight design with dust and moisture resistance[i]

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Offering moviemakers a powerful new creative tool, Sony has developed an advanced Super 35mm / APS-C format power zoom lens that starts at 18mm wide angle and extends to 110mm at the telephoto end (27mm – 165mm equiv. in 35mm format[ii]). The new lens has a 6.1x high zoom ratio, even with inner focus, and maintains a constant F4 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range for beautiful depth of field effects and stable exposure control.

An ideal companion to a wide range of α cameras, from the PXW-FS7 professional camcorder to interchangeable-lens cameras such as α7 series and α6300, this G LensTM delivers image quality that will satisfy even the most demanding of professional users. It consists of 18 elements in 15 groups, including 6 aspherical elements and 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and features a 7 blade circular aperture design. This highly intricate design delivers extremely high resolution image quality and is particularly suited to professional 4K movie shooting.
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Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability

Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability

The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS is only the second lens[iii] to benefit from Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction, which has been developed to eliminate unwanted image shifts while making adjustments during movie shooting. SMO addresses three particular aspects of lens operation that can have a significant impact on movie quality: Focus Breathing, where shifts in angle of view during focusing are minimized by an internal focus mechanism; focus shift, where small shifts in focus that can occur during zooming are eliminated by precise focus tracking adjustment, and Axial shift, where axial image shifts during zooming are minimized by a constant length design.

The high level of operability and quiet operation of the new lens makes it a compelling proposition for its integration into professional movie production environments. Its three separate rings give control over focus, zoom and aperture, with optimal torque for a satisfyingly responsive, professional feel. Both servo and responsive manual mechanical zoom are fully supported and the zoom ring direction is switchable to match individual user preferences. Additionally, the lens length remains constant during any changes, making it easy to use with matte boxes and other lens accessories. Also, in a first for Sony α lenses, a 0.8mm pitch focus gear is built right onto the ring, providing direct compatibility with standard focusing accessories.

Optimum optical performance and operability is complimented by a dust and moisture-resistant designi, making the lens ideal for location use. Extra versatility is afforded by Optical SteadyShot technology that provides in-lens image stabilization during handheld shooting. The lens also features a compact and lightweight[iv] design making it a truly mobile solution. Additional flexibility is afforded when used with the SEL14TC and SEL20TC teleconverters for 1.4x and 2.0x extension of focal range.

The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS Super 35mm / APS-C power zoom lens for professional movie-makers and photographers will available in North America from November 2016, priced at approximately $3,500 US / $4,500 CA.

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Sony Japan announced a firmware update for the SEL50F18F lens. Better autofocus and $50 price drop at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon and Focuscamera? Now it’s getting interesting to own this lens!

Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here).

Full Frame E-mount lenses:
$25 off on the Sony 21mm f/2.8-22 Ultra Wide Converter Lens at Amazon.
$25 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

If you are going to visit the Photokina show check out the special Sony Photokina site. The full list of Sony Live Talks and Shows can be downloaded as PDF file.

Press text:

The world’s biggest photo and video trade show opens in just a few weeks and Sony will be there displaying the latest in gear, accessories and digital imaging technology. Photokina 2016 opens on September 20th and runs through the 25th in Cologne, Germany.
The Sony display will have live talks and demonstrations from filmmaker Philip Bloom, fashion & portrait photographer Felix Rachor, landscape photographer Ben Jaworskyj and many more. There will also be 2 special live action shows and a special Sony World Photo Awards gallery.
Stay up to date and see the full schedule of speakers and events at the special Sony Photokina 2016 website

Zeiss announced three new Milvus lenses. They come for Canon and Nikon mount only but you can use them adopted on any E-mount camera. Ming Thein and 3Dkraft  well explained why these lenses are interesting for Sony folk too. The full press text can be read at Lenspire. Price and preorder info here:

Milvus 15mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 18mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 135mm Nikon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied

Milvus 15mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 18mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied
Milvus 135mm Canon at BHphoto, Photo Porst Neuwied

Sony Japan reports the new 4K FF E-mount security camera is going to ship in September for a yet to be determined price. This is the google translated spec sheet:

Full info about the camera is contained in that press text released back in April:

LAS VEGAS (ISC West, Booth 23057) April 5, 2016 – Sony’s new UMC-S3C video camera offers the highest sensitivity in its class with 4K video recording, allowing users to capture details even in challenging low-light conditions.  The camera also features tremendous flexibility and long duration video recording with 12 megapixel color still image capture capabilities.

“New products like the UMC-S3C allow us to expand our 4K line-up and bring high resolution and high sensitivity to new markets,” said Atsushi Seki, Director, Business Development at Sony Electronics. “This latest video camera is a testament to Sony’s continuing efforts to provide solutions that meet users’ individual business requirements.”

Capable of achieving sensitivity and resolution with color video recording in 4K, the UMC-S3C realizes the highest sensitivity in its class – under 0.004lx, expandable to ISO 50-409600. The camera uses advanced imaging technologies from Sony’s consumer and professional groups – a full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor, to realize high sensitivity with high light condensing efficiency, and an image processing engine, which enhances noise reduction. Using compatible E-mount lenses that maximize the performance of the 35mm full-frame sensor, resolution is kept high across the entire image area.

Area-specific noise reduction selectively divides images into areas based on patterns. Image quality is further enhanced through detail reproduction technology, allowing clear and sharp video recording in near pitch-black environments beyond the capabilities of the human eye. This helps optimized images fit various scenes while ensuring a more natural sense of dimension. In addition, the camera’s high shutter speed allows users to capture letters and numbers clearly.

Weighing approximately 400g, the lightweight UMC-S3C is currently the most compact camera in Sony’s full-frame line-up. With mounting points on the camera body to enhance mobility, it easily attaches to moving objects. Users can control the camera via multi terminal, including micro USB compatible devices, remote controls or compatible software.

The UMC-S3C is suitable for a variety of applications including disaster response; wildlife monitoring; landscape mapping or surveying; surveillance, inspections and investigations; live camera; and as a dashboard/professional point-of-view (‘POV’) camera, among others.

Supporting multi-camera systems, the UMC-S3C fits into nearly any existing infrastructure and also allows playback functions with the use of a PC as well as Live View via HDMI.

Long-duration video recording is also possible as the camera is equipped with a memory card slot on the camera body instead of network cabling. With a 64GB memory card, users can record up to 125 minutes of 4K footage at standard quality (30 fps/60 Mbps). In 4K resolution, where images are four times more detailed than full HD, users can cover larger areas with the highest image quality.  The UMC-S3C also supports the XAVC S format for high-quality 4K recording at 100Mbps, especially useful in environments where cabling or space is limited.

Sony’s UMC-S3C is planned to be available in the United States in August 2016.