Sony Tidbits…


INTERVIEW: Jimmy from Sony shows us the product line up!

Sony Introduces Ziptronix DBI Technology in Samsung Galaxy S7 (Electroiq).
External Battery Rig for DSLR and Mirrorless with NP-F970 by Chung Dha
Sony Lenses I use for Wedding Photos/Films (Jason Vong).
Hands-On With the ZEISS LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9 – T3.9 (Cinema5D)
Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE – Initial thoughts and test images (Nictaylorphoto).
Understanding Crop Factor (Explora).
85mm GM test at LeMondeDeLaPhoto.
These Zunow Wide Angle Converters Increase Your FOV on 4K Zooms (Cinema5D).

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Answer now: What’s the best camera announced at Photokina 2016?

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Panasonic GH5 mount, Sony A99II mount and the new Fuji GFX mount (not the perfect size comparison)

There were quite some cool announcements at Photokina. But it’s time to cool down our minds and to answer the following question:

What's the best new high end camera announced at the Photokina 2016?

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Sony A99II preorder links:
In USA at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
In Europe at Calumet Germany and WexUK.

At last! Sigma CEO says they will make FE lenses!

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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.

The last Photokina news roundup…(Irix ILA-FE2EF FE adapter, Iberit FE lenses, Tokina Cine lenses)

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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.

Samyang announces the new 16mm T2.6 XEEN E-mount Cine lens

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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

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‎Julius Domroes
Arche de Port Blanc | Alpha 5100, Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS

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