TheCameraStoreTV team tested the new Sony 85mm lens and compared it with the Batis:
The Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is one of our favourite lenses for Sony’s mirrorless cameras, so we were surprised to see Sony launch their own 85mm F1.8 last month. On a recent trip to see Sony’s Thailand factory, we decided to shoot out these two great lenses. Is the Zeiss Batis worth paying twice as much for?
Chris and Jordan from TheCameraStoreTV flew to Thailand to see the Sony factory. And that’s the video where they talk about what they have seen and learned. They also talk about the two new FE lenses.
And to their credit: They complained to Sony that they need to make more lenses for their ASP-C E-mount cameras. Couldn’t agree more! :)
1) the mild Background effect is (almost) unique and perfect for “full body” Model Shooting. 2) The lens shows no compromise in any area 3) The Bokeh is very harmonic and shows no artifacts 4) the lens is sharp from edge to edge even at f/1.8 aperture.
The new Kipon Baveyes Medium Format to Sony E-mount focal reducer adapter are now shipping in different versions:
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Alpa at adapter Amazon US. (lenses here on [shoplink 56449 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]).
Pentax 67 at adapter Amazon US and Amazon DE. (lenses here on [shoplink 56446 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]).
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Mamiya 645 adapter at Amazon DE. (lenses here on [shoplink 56444 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]).
Mattias Burling reviewed the Kipon Baveyes MF Focal Reducer. The full review can be read at Gunpowdervideo. The conclusion in short:
Should you buy it?
YES if you are an analog MF shooter that has lenses. YES if you are an A7/Leica shooter that want to get into analog MF as well. YES if you are an A7/Leica shooter that loves vintage glass and experimentation. MAYBE if you are primarily a digital shooter that wants some fast portrait lenses or just happen to have $500 burning a hole in your pocket. NO if you think DOF is everything. NO if you think megapixels is tha shit!
Pros:
The awesome MF lenses! $500 isn’t much to give another dimension to your camera. Quality is great. 80mm f1.9 at x0.7 crop is awesome. Its the Medium Format Experience on the cheap.
Cons:
If you don’t have an interest in MF film it becomes niche. No AF. Some MF lenses are big. Not all MF lenses focus to infinity (according to rumor). $500 is still $500 and used once aren’t gonna be very common.
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Ever wondered how good the A6500 works on extreme telephoto lenses? Watch the video on top to see what you can do on the 1900mm f/15 lens (2850mm equivalent).
In this video the BBC explains what cameras they used the past decades to record their Planet Erth series. And from minute 5 you can see how the Sony A7s played an important role for them!
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