The new Kenko Full Frame E-mount compatible Extension tube set is now shipping in Japan. Don’t know when these will be available in the rest of the world and I have not found any preorder option yet.

Here is the official Press Text from Kenko:

Kenko DG Extension Tube is an element without any optics. The purpose of Kenko DG Extension Tube is to move lens farther from the the image sensor. The farther the distance – the bigger the magnification is obtained. Marco lens is originally more expensive then standard specification lens. Kenko DG Extension Tube is a attractive way to convert your standard lens into Macro lens.

Kenko extension tubes are precisely made in Japan in order to guarantee the best quality and long life of the product. Simple construction matches APC-S size αmirrorless and Full Frame E-mount SONY cameras.
Attaching between camera and lens DG Extension tube will change your lens into macro lens without large investments in additional optical equipment. You will get close up image, the one you can not shoot with lens only.The wider the ring, the shorter focusing distance to the object. That is why Kenko Extension Tube Set comes with 10mm and 16mm tube rings. You can use it separately, or together.

Kenko Extension Tubes for Full Frame SONY E-mount mirrorless cameras have electronic contacts to provide Auto Focus and EXIF data corresponding between camera and lenses.

Kenko Extension Tubes for Full Frame SONY E-mount mirrorless cameras have electronic contacts to provide Auto Focus and EXIF data corresponding between camera and lenses.

Kenko adopted electrostatic flocking finish on the inner surface of the extension ring – the most effective technology ever known to minimize internal reflections, romping light rays and flares. Kenko electrostatic flocking is a mass of short (0.3mm -0.5mm) synthetic fibers that are adhered by static electricity on the fabric and reinforced by coating that prevents fibers from falling out.

Precautions:

Use the ring the width of which does not exceed focal length of the lens used. If the width of the ring (or rings combination) exceeds the focal length of the lens used, it will be impossible to focus on the object.

Due to the extremely shallow depth of field, it is recommended to use manual focus.

Andrzej Ciarkowski on SonyAlphaForum
Looking up inside cooling tower of Chernobyl nuclear power plant
A99, 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
17mm / ƒ/8 / 1/500s / ISO 100
51°22’39.2″N 30°07’57.4″E

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SLRmagic just announced two new FE Cine lenses. Here is the press release:

NEW: THE SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4

Hong Kong, China (June 3, 2016)  – SLR Magic extends it’s FE-mount lineup with the SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 wide angle lens and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4 telephoto lens. The products will be officially introduced during upcoming CINE GEAR 2016 show in Los Angeles.
The field of view of the SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4 opens up many new creative composition opportunities, particularly in the fields of portrait, interior, architectural and landscape cinematography and photography.
We place our highest priority in the development on our lenses to fulfill the demands of professional cinematographers and photographers. The design and build of the the SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4 is solid and reliable.
THE SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 (MSRP: $499 US/ $3,299 RMB) and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4 (MSRP: $499 US/ $3,299 RMB) will be available from authorised SLR Magic dealers by August, 2016.
The SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2 and SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4 will be first presented at CINE GEAR 2016 show. There would be a demo at the ATOMOS booth in (Stage 16) during the show held in Paramount Studios in Los Angeles from 3rd to 4th of June 2016.

Technical Data

SLR Magic CINE 35mm F1.2
Lens Type: Fast standard lens
Compatible Cameras: FE-mount and E-mount cameras
Optical Design: 9 elements in 8 groups
Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.3m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, 13 aperture blades , Lowest value 16
Filter Mount: Internal thread for 52mm filter; filter mount does not rotate.
Surface Finish: Black anodized
Length to bayonet mount: approx. 77.40mm (approx. 3.05in)
Largest diameter: approx. 64.73mm (approx. 2.55in)
Weight: approx. 535g (approx. 18.87oz)

SLR Magic CINE 75mm F1.4
Lens Type: Fast standard lens
Compatible Cameras: FE-mount and E-mount cameras
Optical Design: 6 elements in 6 groups
Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.70m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, 13 aperture blades , Lowest value 16
Filter Mount: Internal thread for 52mm filter; filter mount does not rotate.
Surface Finish: Black anodized
Length to bayonet mount: approx. 78.68mm (approx. 3.09in)
Largest diameter: approx. 64.67mm (approx. 2.55in)
Weight: approx. 455g (approx. 16.05oz)

Andrew Chan
Product Manager
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SLR Magic

Modded 16mm f2.8 for Sony A7s full frame by Chung Dha

Minolta SR test by Joerghaag.com
How To Start Your Wedding Photography Business, with Susan Stripling (Explora).
10 Best Cameras for Travel Photography (Wexphotographic).
Tamron 85mm SP review (Imaging Resource).

Donald: “A short video of my visit to Cambridge, shot with the (still) amazingly capable RX100 III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoNMUefyXIc”

Freddy: “Just a little video shot on a7s & Zeiss Loxia 50mm in French Guiana with Leatherback Turtles (moonlight). Enjoy ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GItS4-7mrK0“

Gabriel: “Just to let you know that I posted a new youtube video in french, giving my thoughts about the A7rII and all my lenses (long term review #2 after 10 months using it), 1.4/85 GM and 2.8/18 Batis included ! https://youtu.be/UfXg9oAomOc. The 1.4/85 is such an incredible lenses, despite the noisy and slow AF issue (apparently just before having 500 shots taken).
The 2.8/18 Batis is also fantastic, even better IQ than the 2/25 Batis IMO.“

STOP! wasting time like a fool manually changing settings on your SONY

Slow Motion Technique – Bob Krist | Artisan of Imagery | Sony Youtube
A6300: Faster than a speeding bullet (SonyAlphaForum).
Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 – 18mm Super Weitwinkel mit f2.8 an der Sony a7II – netucated.com
Sony sells most of its media editing tools (Engadget).
Batis 18mm review by Dale Matson.
ZEISS/EXOLens live-stream

Clayton: “Hey All, I just got my site up and running, and would love some impartial critiques. Mostly Sony shots in here, and some film…been casually shooting for a decade or so, lemme know what yall think. And yes…I saw theres a missing p….no idea why…its not on the site www.claytondouglas.com”

Andrew: “Our first run with the Zeiss Batis 18mm, a Sony A7RII, both on a PilotFly H2 Gimbal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB8BSJhyt2I“

Press text:

The 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, the 10th anniversary of the world’s largest photography competition, is now open for entries.

Free to enter and open to all photographers, each year the Sony World Photography Awards attracts both emerging talent and established artists and presents the world’s best photography from the past 12 months to a global audience.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Awards, with exciting new categories in each of the competitions.

“We are extremely proud to reach our 10th anniversary. We are committed to challenging photographers to push their creative boundaries in the years to come.”  – Scott Gray, CEO, World Photography Organisation

Photographers are welcome to enter their work for free into any of the awards’ four competitions: Professional, Open, Youth and Student Focus.

“The award changed my life and beyond the great visibility obtained allowed me to create solid relations of friendships and professional collaborations that I otherwise would not have been able to obtain” – Andrea Rossato, 3rd Place, Professional, Candid, 2016 Sony World Photography Awards

The National Awards
An expert panel of judges is also tasked with uncovering and honouring the best single image taken by a photographer from each National Awards country. Entries submitted to the Open competition are automatically entered into the National Awards based on nationality (please check if your individual country is participating).

worldphoto.org/swpa

Sony RX10 Mk III Takes on Sony a6300 and Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8! Full review at Hughbrownstone.com

Lens Test: Rokinon 21mm F/1.4 ED AS UMC (Popular Photography).
Adaptador Sigma MC-11, prueba de campo (DSLRmagazine).
Review: Godox Thinklite TT685S TTL (ThePhoBlographer)
Review: Flipside 10L AW (Video) on SonyAlphaForum.
Sony A7rII review by Naturewindowsphoto.
4K Time Lapse Technique – Bob Krist | Artisan of Imagery | Sony Youtube

Mark Hadden‎: “A look at my first year with the A7Rii so far with weddings in the Netherlands http://www.markhaddenphotography.com/blog/wedding-photography-with-sony-a7rii”

Juha Hansen‎: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw4_N9eBggs This is a short film we shot on RX100IV in HFR and on A7R with Zeis Batis 18mm a few day back in Brussels. It is a snippet/production diary for a longer doc we shoot in UK on A7R and S cameras at the moment. Feel free to comment.“