Sigma issued two press releases today:

1) SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art ​​for Sony E-mount are scheduled to start the shipment in May, 2018. (sigma-global.com/en/news/2018/05/11/1662/)

2) Launching date of Sigma 70mm macro Sony E-mount is not determined yet. (sigma-global.com/en/news/2018/05/11/1657/).
You can see a first impression review of this lens here: sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/art/a_70_28/impression/.
Lens specs here: sigma-global.com/en/lenses/cas/product/art/a_70_28/

Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

Tamron Japan just confirmed preorders were much higher than they had expected which means that not all of you will get the lens as soon as the lens starts shipping out on May 25.

Preorders: The Tamron lens is now available for preorder at Amazon, BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama. In Europe at Amazon DE and WexUK.

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via MirrorlessRumors

The Cheapest Leica Lens! The Minolta 40mm F2

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David: “I just wanted to share a few of my videos with you in case they’re good/relevant enough for any SAR posts!
70-200 f2.8 GM – In-Depth Lens Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqj79-KAJYA&t=9s
16-35 f4 – Best Lens for Vlogging?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0l1RBV2yv0&t=3s”

Alex: “A lens test of Sony 10-18mm. If you remove the rear baffler, the lens can cover Full Frame 12-18mm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFrmYVBmulA“

Meike announced a new version of their 50mm f/1.7 Full Frame E-mount lens. You can buy it now at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

• Fixed focal length 50mm, Maximum aperture of 1.7 delivers smooth bokeh,fit Close-up/portrait photo photography
• Lens construction is 6 elements in 5 groups, multi-layer coatings
• Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m,Full-frame Visual angle:diagonal 46.5° horizontal 39.2° vertical 23.6°
• Metal body, lightweight and portable
• Manual focus Lens easy to focus shooting,Feeling the manual fun,please set your camera to “M”, “P” or “A” mode while using it.

via ePhotozine.

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Lanparte V-Lock Shoulder Mount Rig (Personal View).
Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4 Sample Images (Photographyblog).
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 review at Imaging Resource.
Review: Rokinon 50mm f1.4 AF FE (ThePhoBlographer).
NAB 2018: SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE Lenses (Explora).
Aputure Amaran MX Little Led Light (Personal View).

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Ein Beitrag geteilt von Andrea Photographer-Explorer (@andrea_pizzini_photographer) am Apr 22, 2018 um 10:18 PDT

Sony is showing a nearly final version of their new 400mm f/2.8 GM FE lens at the Kando trip in the USA! Image courtesy @ijustine – #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #sonyalpha #sonyphotography #sonyphotogallery #sonyalpharumors #sonyalphagear #SonyPhotoGallery #SonyAlphasClub #SonyMirrorless #sonyalphaphotos #lensporn #400mm –

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Andreas imperfect pictures (@andrea_pizzini_photographer) am Mai 8, 2018 um 12:51 PDT

I am not sure yet if Sony will also officially announce the pricing today or tomorrow. ANd we still don’t know if we might get a new camera too (A7sIII, A6700 or new RX). Stay tuned!

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