Tamron announces the development of the 28-75mm FE lens!

Tamron officially announced the development of the new 28-75mm FE lens. This means our source was spot on and we have to send him a big Thank You for that :)

This is the official press text via Dpreview:

Tamron announces the development of a high-speed standard zoom lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras

28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)

February 22, 2018, Commack, New York – Tamron announces the development of a new high-speed standard zoom lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036). This signals Tamron’s plans to further expand and improve its lens lineup for full-frame mirrorless cameras, in addition to its lenses for DSLR and other mirrorless camera formats.

Model A036 delivers superb optical performance, including both outstanding image quality and beautiful background blur effects (bokeh). Photographers may enjoy dynamic wide-angle expressions like never before thanks to a minimum object distance of 7.5 in at the wideangle zoom setting. Usefulness and versatility are enhanced by its compact size and light weight, measuring only 4.6 in and weighing 19.4 oz. Model A036 incorporates an all-new high-speed and precise AF driving system. The RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit operates with remarkable quietness, making it perfect for video use. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction that is helpful in outdoor photography, plus hydrophobic Fluorine Coating that is highly resistant to fingerprints and debris. In addition, A036 is compatible with the “Direct Manual Focus (DMF)” system feature of Sony cameras, enabling this new zoom to take full advantage of the advanced functions that ensure comfortable user experiences.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

1. Superb optical performance, including both outstanding image quality and beautiful background blur effects (bokeh), provided by fast F/2.8 aperture.
2. Comfortably light weight (19.4 oz.) and compact (4.6 in).
3. Close-focusing; Minimum Object Distance: 7.5 in at wide-angle setting and 15.3 in at the telephoto position.
4. All-new “RXD” stepping motor AF unit is extremely quiet and therefore perfect for video capture.
5. Exciting next-generation design keeping the brand consistency that is ergonomically superb.
6. Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for weather protection.
7. Compatible with the “Direct Manual Focus (DMF)” feature that enables Sony cameras to instantly switch between autofocus and manual focus.

* Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.

Note: Correction on a typo (camera announcement Feb 26)

It’s days now I am telling you a new “entry-mid” level Alpha camera will be announced on Feb 26 (Monday in USA). But yesterday I made a typo and wrote Feb 22 in one of my posts. Sorry for that.

The new camera will be announced on Monday afternoon in Las Vegas (Feb 26). It will be early morning of Feb 27 in Europe and Asia.

And I really think this is going to be the new A7III….

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P.S.: If the rumored A7III specs list turn out to be correct well…same source told me the A7sIII specs …so let’s hope he is right :)

Sony Tidbits…


Sony Mirrorless Size and Weight

Sports Pro’s Gear For the Winter Games In South Korea (Alphauniverse).
Sony Enters Polarization-Sensitive Image Sensor Market (Image Sensor World).
Do You Know Your Focal Lengths? (Explora).
Multivariate Analysis on Image Sensor Classification and Variability (a case study on Canon, Nikon, Sony) at Multianalytics.
Pixel Shift on Sony A7R III – Is it worth the extra work and time? (Alin Popescu).

Rafa: “This video with more than 23k views in 3 days was shot with an A6500, a sony 35mm 1.8, sony 50mm 1.8 and the kit lens 16-50mm https://www.facebook.com/appairj/videos/2014919842123128/
You can see more of my work at www.rafael-lopes.com (most of it is shot with Sony mirrorless)”

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

 

New Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony can do “variable” Bokeh

Lensbaby announced the new Burnside 35mm f/2.8 which you can preorder now for Sony E or A-mount at BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera. It has a Dual diaphragm design to control the amount of vignetting as well as the quality of the bokeh.

Reminder:
The new Loxia lens preorders are now available at BHphoto and Adorama.
And the brand new Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is in Stock for the very first time via BHphoto.

Big new Sony US deals:

1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
2) Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

More deals:
Meike Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.