Preorders:
Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E Cameras at BHphoto.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E at BHphoto, Adorama.
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF at BHphoto, Adorama.

New Sigma Global Vision Lens Mount Converter Expands High-Performance Lens Options for Sony Cameras

Brings Sigma’s Global Vision Lenses to the Sony E-Mount Camera Family

KANAGAWA, JAPAN — February 23, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced the release of its new high-performance Sigma Global Vision lens converter – the Mount Converter MC 11 – for Sony E-mount, full frame and APS-C sensor cameras. With the new MC-11, Sony camera users will be able to utilize 19 Global Vision lenses in Sigma Canon Mount (EOS) and Sigma Mount (SA).

“There are many challenges to designing high-quality mount converter and topping the list is aptly handling phase detection AF in newer cameras and this is where the Sigma MC-11 is groundbreaking in its support for the Sony E-mount systems,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “The new Sigma MC-11 mitigates complications with a purpose-built lens control data system engineered for maintaining superior AF functionality. So the growing number of Sony E-mount camera users who have been asking for more lens options, now have access to a large pool of lenses that fully embody Sigma’s signature quality and performance.”

The Sigma MC-11’s sleek LED display lets Sony users know if the attached Sigma lens is compatible and whether or not the MC-11 needs to be updated for that specific lens. Its internal control data system keeps detailed information on each compatible Sigma lens, automatically optimizing performance of AF drive, aperture control and other critical lens functions. The MC-11’s internal control data system also maintains continuity with key camera functions that control brightness and correct transverse chromatic aberration, distortion, and more. The complete compatibility with both Sigma lens OS and Sony in-camera OS ensures correction of camera shake and other stability issues and when used with in-camera stabilization, MC-11 allows angle shake correction in the lens. The integrated flocking helps prevent internal reflections and reduction in lens performance. In addition, the MC-11 retains important EXIF data ensuring users can analyze every detail of their lens setting.

The Sigma MC-11 converter can be updated with the latest compatible lens information from a workstation or laptop using the Sigma Optimization Pro software and Sigma USB Dock (sold separately).

For more information on the Sigma MC-11 converter please visit www.sigmaphoto.com/mount-converter-mc-11

Tamron announced two new lenses. Both will be available in A-mount. The Sony versionwill not have in lens stabilization.They also released a TAP-in console, a USB dock for firmware updates.

Preorders:
85mm SP lens at BHphoto.
90mm SP lens at BHphoto.

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Sony Japan confirmed the 70-200mm FE GM lens will start shipping in June. But they still didn’t unveil the price tough.

And the Dutch site Fotobooms says the price of the lens is €1979. Not sure this si really the 100% correct final price. And the Danish site Kamerhuset priced it at 22.495 Danish Crowns (3.344 US Dollars in today’s currency).

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.

Sony A to E-Mount Adapters – Making the Right Choice

Voigtländer 12mm 5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar review (Phillip Reeve).
Test – Sony PXW-FS5 : nos conclusions (Focus Numeriques).
20/4.0 Nikkor with Zhong Yi LensTurbo (SonyAlphaForum).

SAR deal: “You save 72% on the DENOISE projects professional software (Click here to get the discount and see the final price). This software, 100% developed in Germany, removes all forms of image noise: luminance noise, colour noise, banding, hot pixels & more. It can be used as a stand-alone Program or Plug-in (on both, Windows or Mac). You can  learn more about the software here and order it here.“

We got some more news about the new Kickstarter founded Meyer Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 E-mount lens

1. Shipments to Kickstarter backers have begun with some first images coming out online (Facebook and on Flickr)
2. Fulfillment to Kickstarter backers will continue through March.
3. New sales will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis as soon as the Kickstarter is completed.

Pierre Paqueton‎
Paris, La Défense at sunrise, Nex 6 with Zeiss 24, ISO 100, f5.6, 1.6 sec. If you want to see more pics, visit my blog : lecomptoirdepierre.wordpress.com

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Zeiss Batis Swimsuit Shoot at the Old Abandoned Helensburgh Train Station, Sony A7R II

Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS by Admiringlight.
What Can We Expect From A Sony A7III/Mark 3? (Ilovehatephoto).
Rx100MK1 Sharper at Full Zoom than 24/70FE (V2) at SonyAlphaForum.

Andrzej Michałowski: “https://vimeo.com/153842548 – made with Sony A6000”

Ori: “this is an awesome movie about someone moving from nikon to nex to a7RII. He says its like film, and describes how his whole mental perspective changed, using zeiss, mitakon, petzel, etc. https://vimeo.com/154595921”

Hunter Peress: “I have a burning question: “Why can’t I fire a Yongnuo Flash from a Nissin Commander?”  This video explains the question fully, and should be enlightening to all https://youtu.be/Dvw19m7SaKM”

SAR deal: “You save 72% on the DENOISE projects professional software (Click here to get the discount and see the final price). This software, 100% developed in Germany, removes all forms of image noise: luminance noise, colour noise, banding, hot pixels & more. It can be used as a stand-alone Program or Plug-in (on both, Windows or Mac). You can  learn more about the software here and order it here.“