Today only: $300 off on the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 FE lens sold by BHphoto

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Today only you get the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 FE lens for $1,099 only at BHphoto.

We now have a triple software deal using these checkout codes:

  1. You now get 25% off at checkout on Capture One 20 when using the coupon code “25EXTRA” (valid til February 5)
  2. Get the new DeNoise AI software for $50 only if you use the checkout code “BATCH15“. (valid til February 7)
  3. You save $10 on the new Luminar 4.1 using our coupon code “SAR” at checkout.
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Sony might be very seriously considering launching this Drone!

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Back in 2018 Sony had patented this Sony Drone concept. I didn’t hear anything since than and thought Sony might stopped the project. But today a new patent surfaced that was filed just 3 months ago (October 8 2019).

This new patent explains in a more advanced way how the drone works. For example it has gesture controls:

I don’t know if Sony should really adventure in this market where DJI is currently having a big momentum…

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First reviews proof the new Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is an excellent lens!

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You can now preorder the new Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO APS-C E-mount lens at BHphoto and VenusOptics (worldwide shipment).

Opticallimits tested the X-mount version and concluded:

Not all Laowa lenses are excellent but some are and the Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is certainly among them. Canon, Fujifilm & the likes have reasons to get a little nervous by now. As of today, Laowa is still a niche player today but once they’ll be able to source the necessary parts for implementing AF and electronic coupling, they’ll be heading straight for the mainstream.

Also other reviewers like Christopher Frost, Micael Widell and Jonas Rask came to the same excellent conclusions!

 

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Sony Artisan Bob Martin makes a typo and created a buzz :)

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Bob Martin is well known for testing new Sony gear ahead of their announcement. Two years ago he was spotted testing the 400mm GM lens. Today he posted this IG image claiming it was shot with the A7mk4.

Many readers asked me about this so I thought it might better to address this in a public way so that I don’t have to answer all mails. UPDATE: Bob Martin now corrected his post and indeed he meant the A7rIV and not the A7IV :)

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Thanks Devan!

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony A7RIV Review – 6 Months in the Real World

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Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye review (Digitalcameraworld).
RØDE NT-USB Mini Microphone Puts High Quality in a Miniature Form (Explora).
Chris Brockhurst: Sony A7III vs Sigma FP
Sony A6600 VS Sony A7III | Can YOU Get More for Less?! (TheEveryDayDad).
SIRUI 50mm Anamorphic Lens Footage (Cinema5D).
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The new Voigtländer 50mm FE is the sharpest lens ever tested by Marc Alhadeff

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Marc Alhadeff tested the new Voigtländer 50mm FE lens and this is the sharpest lens he ever tested! He writes:

The Voigltänder 50mm F2 Apo Lanthar is an exceptional lens which redefines what sharpness is on A7RIV. It excels at close distance for portrait (very good color rendition and smooth background) and is excellent for distant subject like landscape or architecture with an incredible level of detail and an excellent contrast. Its small form factor and very good ergonomics make it a pleasure to use on day to day

The only other lens that can come close to this optical quality for a 50mm is the  Sony Planar T* 50mm F1.4 Zeiss  which share similar sharpness in the centre but is less consistent that the Voigtlander. However its F1.4 aperture & AF and smoother rendering will please more to the majority of photographers

If you looking for the best 50mm for portrait and street landscape  and you are ok with manual focus and F2 , this is the best lens you can get

Get the Voigtlander 50mm FE at BHphoto and WexUK.

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