Sony Japan issued an official statement. Due the high demand of the 70-200mm GM lens f you preorder the lens now you have to expect to get your lens in three months only.
70-200mm GM preorder links: [shopcountry 48791]
The president of Sigma Mr. Kazuto Yamaki just openly said that they will make Sony FE lenses in the future! In an interview with Focus Numerique (translation here) he stated:
“The future of EF mount is beaming. So yes we will come out of FE mount objectives in the future.”
Sigma recently launched new Cine lenses with E-mount. But what Mr. Kazuto Yamaki is referring in the interview are special FE designed “normal photography” lenses.
1) (Image above) Irix announced the development of a new Irix ILA-FE2EF FE adapter (Optyczne).
2) Handevision Iberit lenses hands-on by Matt Granger
3) Tokina Cine lenses hands-on by Matt Granger. Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF – Toma de contacto (DSLRmagazine).
4) Laowa 24mm f/14 Replay 2x Macro Lens With Unusual Shape Announced (ePhotozine).
5) Loxia 85mm first impressions by ThePhoBlographer. Hands-on photos at Photographyblog.
6) Sony Alpha A99-II Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
7) Sony interview at Fotosidan.se (video in english)
8) Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100 Prototoype Hands-on Photos (Photographyblog).
Sony A99II preorder links:
In USA at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
In Europe at Calumet Germany and WexUK.
I ahve to catch up with that news: Full details at samyanglensglobal.com/product/detail.do?SQ=54. Press text:
Expand your video and filmmaking experiences with XEEN cinema lenses. With a T2.6 and outstanding optical performance for 4K+, focus on the Mise-en-scène of the images you want to create.
XEEN lenses feature declicked gear rings in identical locations, so that changing lenses is no longer a hassle. Mounts are interchangeable, meaning each lens can be used on a variety of cameras. The XEEN series aims to delivers unparalleled performance with affordability to satisfy the needs of videographers and filmmakers, regardless of the situation or equipment.
And here is a video from Cinema5D:
And one from Matt Granger
Julius Domroes
Arche de Port Blanc | Alpha 5100, Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS
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Sony releases a new firmware update for the Sony A7II and A7sII. It adds support for the new Sony radio flash system. You can download the firmware here:
A7II for Apple or Windows.
A7sII for Apple or Windows
found via Briansmith
Bloom Vlog: Cleaning the Sony mirrorless sensor
Sony G Master 24-70 f/2.8 e 85 f/1.4 review by Riflessifotografici.
July sales data: Small recovery in system camera sales… (Mirrorlessrumors).
Sony Achieves Approximately 40% Reduction in Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Sony.net).
Canon just handed the entire DSLR video market to Sony…(SonyAlphaForum)
Sony A99 II: Mirrorless that Looks Like a DSLR (Diglloyd).
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E-mount lens review (Dpreview).
How Are Cameras Assembled (Image Sensor World)
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Howard Hurd: “Made this film for UK street artist @MyDogSighs freelensing vintage tessar 50mm on sony a7 vimeo.com/182270967”
Bruce: “https://vimeo.com/181281155 Flute and piano at the Woodwards Building… this time recorded in 4K with the Sony A7RII & Zeiss 35mm f1.4 & Rode Stereo VideoMic X”
