Voigtlander announced this new 50mm f/1.2 FE lens. I do own the current 40mm FE and I am very tempted to buy this new 50mm lens too.
I also think this new 21mm f/1.4 from Vogitlander is one of the most exciting lens ever. Sony currently doesn’t offer an 21mm GM lens and this lens would be huge anyway. The 21mm is perfect fit for my small hiking bag :)
Here are a couple of test videos and new Sony videos regarding the recent A7III and A7rIII firmware update:
Sony videos:
Here is the link to Fred Mirandas first impressions. Here is the link to the Final Thoughts:
“This past week, I had a great time pushing the Sony FE 135/1.8 GM lens to the limit. Overall, Sony has once again delivered a top resolution lens, without neglecting rendering. In my opinion, the FE 135/1.8 GM is easily the best medium telephoto prime on the market today.”
Preorders:
Sony 135mm GM at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera. EU at ParkCameras, WexUK and Calumet DE.
Sony RMT-P1BT remote commander at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and FocusCamera.
Sony T* Circular Polarizer Filters at BHphoto and Adorama.
Photonstophotos measured the dynamic range of two new cameras: The Panasonic S1R and the Phase One IQ4 using the new 150 megapixel Sony sensor.
The new Panasonic holds up well with the Sony. Overall the Sony is still ahead with a major advantage in the 100-400 ISO range.
The $50,000 Phase One IQ4 uses the new Sony 150 MP sensor. And as expected it gives you over 1 stop DR performance advantage.
David Oastler tested the new A64000 to see if it had some overheating issue. Luckely he encountered no issues at all.
Photogaphyblog tested the A6400 and the conclusion is rather mixed feeling:
Ultimately, the new Sony Alpha A6400 is a frustrating camera – outstanding in some aspects, most notably the AF system, good in others, but mediocre in some key areas by today’s high standards. Overall, it’s still a good bet, especially if you shoot a lot of moving subjects, but it also could potentially have been so much better…
Testing the real time tracking AF on the Sony A6400, videos and samples (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Sony A6400:
USA at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera, Buydig, Amazon.
Europe at Calumet Germany, ParkCameras UK, Jessops.
Asia at Sony Australia and Sony Japan.
A readers sent me the image on top showing the new Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 FE lens. He quickly tested the lens and said this:
Even if wide open, Resolution is good enough. But had some vinetting and coma. Its Sunstar is very beautiful.
This is a lens I am very likely going to buy once it’s released.
And here are few more images via Capa:
