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”

DC.watch shared the first images of the Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar FE lens. Voigtlander’s goal is to make this one of the world’s best lenses. The lens is “in development” and will be released sometimes in 2017.

These are the lens specs:

SAR was one of the few sites saying A-mount wasn’t dead and that the A99II would come (although the release timing was unclear). Still, there are many other bloggers and folks that believe that the A99II will be the last A-mount camera…and therefore A-mount is dead anyway. Well…wrong again! Sony manager Kimio Maki just got interviewed by Amateur Photographer:

“Maki confirmed that Sony will continue to create new camera systems for A-mount, telling AP he is confident there is sufficient demand.” Maki said: “Running A-mount alongside the E-mount is very important. A-mount is a keeper.”

And there are many more info on that second article:

1. Sony will develop new A-mount lenses depending on the customers request
2. A-mount users hail from Japan and Europe, although he did not know how many exist worldwide.
3. About touchscreen: “We may have to add touchscreen panels to our entry-level models, but professionals don’t require it. If the professionals change their mind and put in the request we may need to change this in the future.“

Just an idea: Sony should release a lens roadmap for A-mount. That’s the kind of things that create confidence around the system!

You can now preorder the new Sony A99II:
In USA at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
In Europe at Calumet Germany and WexUK.

1) Phase One announced a new “cheaper” entry level 101 Megapixel Sony sensor back named IQ1 100MP. It costs only $33,000 compare to the $44,00 you have to spend for the IQ3. (PhaseOne).
2) First 1 Terabyte SD card announced (more info at Mirrorlessrumors).
3) Novoflex announced a new PL to Sony E-mount adapter.
4) Samyang XEEN 16mm T2.6, 85mm F1.2 and 14mm F2.4 Hands-On Photos (Photographyblog).
5) Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Hands-On Photos (Photographyblog). Hands-on with Laowa 15mm F2 FE (Dpreview).
6) Fuji claims the GFX uses a new 51 Megapixel sensor made by Sony which is not used in any other medium format camera (Fujirumors).
7) Tamron 150-600 & new teleconvertors by Matt Granger
8) Tokina 20mm FE Firin impression at ThePhoBlographer.
9) Laowa 15mm FE lens hands-on video by Matt Granger