Finally in Stock: Sigma 56mm f/1.4 E-mount at BHphoto and FocusCamera

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For the first time the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens is in Stock via FocusCamera and BHphoto.

Black Friday leftover deals:

Up to $1,000 off on Sony E-mount cameras:
$1000 off on the Sony A9 at Buydig, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$400 off on the SonyA7rIII at BuyDig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera.
$400 off on the Sony A7rII at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$500 off on the Sony A7II at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 6300 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the Sony 6000 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 5100 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$250 off on the A6000 dual kit at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.

Up to $100 off on Sony E-mount lenses:
$50 off on the 12-24mm f/4.0 lens at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$50 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

Up to $225 off on Zeiss Batis-Loxia-Touit E-mount lenses (full list here at BHphoto):
$300 off on the Zeiss Batis 135mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$180 off on the Zeiss Batis 85mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Batis 25mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Batis 18mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Loxia 35mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$210 off on the Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$140 off on the Zeiss Loxia 50mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

Voigtlander up to $150 rebates on four FE lenses:
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $100 on the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 65mm f/2.0 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

From today and til Nov 29 You get Luminar 2018 (Click here) and Aurora 2019 (Click here) for $49 + free Bonuses. I know the banner on top says $59 but you get $10 off if you use our code “SAR“. Note that you will get the new Libraries software for free on December 18!

 

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Competiton rumors: Panasonic S1R prices above the Sony A7rIII. New Canon High-rez camera and Nikon f/0,65 lens

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We got some interesting rumors from the direct Sony competition:

Panasonic:
Sankei believes Panasonic S1R price is above $4,000+ (MirrorlessRumors). This is considerably more expensive than the A7rIII. Yes, the Panasonic will have 4k60p and probably better weathersealing. But autofocus is unlikely to be as good as the Sony and I doubt at this price many will buy this camera.

Canon:
Canon EOS-R will announce a new High Resolution camera in 2019. Probably with 60+ Megapixels (MirrorlessRumors).

Nikon:
Nikon marketing is working hard to pass the message that their larger mount is better. They now say that “In theory” they could make f/0,65 Z-mount autofocus lenses! (MirrorlessRumors). But of course this is just marketing BS because in reality there will be never such a fast lens. Even their current f/0,95 lens can only be made without autofocus and is extremely big:

I am now curious to see if Sony will “update” their cameras with some of the features you see on the new FF competition: An example could be the addition of th LCD top screen and the larger grip.

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First review of the new Lensbaby SOL 45 for Sony A and E-mount cameras

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Some time ago Lensbaby announced a new SOL 45 lens which you can preorder as A-mount or E-mount version at BHphoto and WexUK.

Marc Alhadeff is the first posteing a full review of this lens on Sonyalpha.blog. And this seems to be a very decent lens:

This Lensbaby Sol 45mm F3.5 (200 euros) is really a surprising lens. 

On other Lensbaby lenses I often found that effects were too much present or that sharpness was really below average

With the Sol 45, it seems Lensbaby has found the perfect balance with nice creamy blurry background, very sharp subject in focus and very nice color rendition. The atmosphere created is very nice and give picture full of emotions

In addition you have

  • Some tilt possibilities. 
  • Bokeh blades that are a nice addition, to get some alternatives background
  • You can also play with flare if you want, with some nice effect with the sun. 

I showed some photos to some friends and they thought is was : a 85 F1.8, a 70-200 F2.8, a 50 F1 ! 

The lens is very well built and easy to use : at 200 euros it open a world of creative possibilities without overdoing it for the bokeh effects

Immediately after returning my test lens , I order one for me ! Highly recommended

 

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Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM VS Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 – Photo & Video Samples! – Sony a7III a7RIII a6500 a6000

Sony RX100 V vs RX100 VI User Experience Review – How We VLOG – Best VLOG Camera 2018? (Jason Vong).
Vlogging with the Sony Rx100V. Is it any good? (Manny Ortiz).
Sony Lens Buying Guide Holiday 2018 | APS-C & Full-Frame (That1CameraGuy).
A Guide to Stylish Camera Bags (Explora).
Meike 50mm F1.7 review (Sonyalpha.blog).

Anonymous: “Apimagesblog Ukraina war report. All was shot on a A9 with 35mm Zeiss look at the exif”

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
To get news from our Forum subscribe that RSS feed.
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors

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Cyber Monday doesn’t add new Sony deals but it marks the end of all current ones

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Macbook PRO and Tripods at BHphoto DealZone.

And this is it folks! Today we have Cyber Monday and while there are no new directly Sony related deal we have plenty of new accessory and electronics deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera and eBay.

And most of the deals will also end today like the $1,000 rebates on Sony gear at BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera and Adorama.

Up to $1,000 off on Sony E-mount cameras:
$1000 off on the Sony A9 at Buydig, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$400 off on the SonyA7rIII at BuyDig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera.
$400 off on the Sony A7rII at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$500 off on the Sony A7II at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 6300 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the Sony 6000 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 5100 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$250 off on the A6000 dual kit at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.

Up to $100 off on Sony E-mount lenses:
$50 off on the 12-24mm f/4.0 lens at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$50 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

Up to $225 off on Zeiss Batis-Loxia-Touit E-mount lenses (full list here at BHphoto):
$300 off on the Zeiss Batis 135mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$180 off on the Zeiss Batis 85mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Batis 25mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Batis 18mm FE lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$195 off on the Zeiss Loxia 35mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$210 off on the Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$225 off on the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
$140 off on the Zeiss Loxia 50mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

Voigtlander up to $150 rebates on four FE lenses:
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $100 on the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.
Save $150 on the Voigtlander 65mm f/2.0 FE at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

Worlds fastest SD cards:
Up top $80 off on the Sony SFG SD cards at Amazon and BHphoto. (ends tonight)

From today and til Nov 29 You get Luminar 2018 (Click here) and Aurora 2019 (Click here) for $49 + free Bonuses. I know the banner on top says $59 but you get $10 off if you use our code “SAR“. Note that you will get the new Libraries software for free on December 18!

New Photolemur Black Friday Offer (Click here).
Photolemur Family license + 3 Styles + Picaboo Book
$141 total worth – $25 only during Black Friday | 83% OFF
Photolemur Family license – 55$ worse
3 Styles – 12$ worth each
Picaboo Book – 50$ worth
141$ worth for 25$

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The big news/rumors roundup: New Sony E-mount camera registered and first 8K FF sensors specs

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In the midst of the big Black Friday event we got some quite major news and some of you might have missed them. So here is the recap:

1) Sony A7000:

Sony officially registered a new E-mount mirrorless camera in Asia. Usually it will take up to 2 months until this camera will be officially announce. I believe this is the new A7000 or A6xxx. A New High End camera:

– it’s not an A6500 successor
– it has a new design with EVF in the center
– it’s a new High End APS-C camera
– mini-A9
– probably 20 fps and 5.6 milion dot EVF

2) Two new Sony Full Frame sensors:

Sony will soon announce two new FF sensors that will be available for third-party companies too. There is a new 8K capable sensor too:

Sensor 1:
60MP
16 channels (which is crazy, normally it should be 8),
4.6FPS@16bit
12FPS@14bit
8k30P@12bit
8K60p@10bit
4k60p@12bit
FHD300P@10bit
–
Sensor 2:
36MP
10FPS@16bit
60FPS@10bit
on-chip PDAF
3) Sony A7sIII
And old-time and reliable source told us this about the new A7sIII:

The development of α7sⅢ has been postponed because of heat issue (SAR note: That’s why it’s not coming in 2018).
α7sⅢ will have stacked CMOS sensor but the sensor is different to α9’s.
α7sⅢ will be sold in 2019’s early.

4) Sony 35mm f/1.8 G

Two sources told us this lens is on Sony’s roadmap. No details about the announcement date but I guess it’s coming in 2019

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Today we have the new European Cyber Monday deals on Sony E-mount cameras and lenses!

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Cyber Monday deal pages at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Amazon Deutschland:
Sony A7II with kit lens for 1200 Euro at Amazon Germany.
Sony A6000 kit for 498 Euro at Amazon Germany.
RX100IV for 555 Euro at Amazon Germany.
10-18mm E-mount for 628 Euro at Amazon Germany.
Bis zu 40% auf Kamera Zubehör & Ferngläser at Amazon Germany.
Bis zu 50% reduziert: Drucker at Amazon Germany.
Bis zu 48% reduziert: Sony Bluetooth Kopfhörer at Amazon Germany.
Stark reduziert: SanDisk und Western Digital Speicherprodukte at Amazon Germany.

ParkCameras:
Save 10% on Sony E-Mount Lenses – TODAY ONLY!Use code BF18-SONY-10
Sony A7iii reduced to £1899.00!
Sony A7Rii for only £1299.00 after Cashback!

Amazon UK

Up to 40% off SanDisk Memory Products at Amazon UK.
Up to 40% off Sony Cameras at Amazon UK.

Amazon France:
Économisez jusqu’à 30 % sur une sélection de produits AmazonBasics at Amazon France.
Sony A7s for 1299 Euro at Amazon France.
RX100II for 489 Euro at Amazon France.

Amazon Italia:
Big Savings on Sandisk cards at Amazon Italy.

Amazon Spain:
Big Savings on Sandisk cards at Amazon Spain.
Sony RX100IV for 429 Euro at Amazon Spain.
Ahorra hasta un 30% en una selección de productos AmazonBasics at Amazon Spain.
Ofertas impresoras at Amazon Spain.
Sony 24-240mm for 699 Euro at Amazon Spain.
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens for 469 Euro at Amazon Spain.

From today and til Nov 29 You get Luminar 2018 (Click here) and Aurora 2019 (Click here) for $49 + free Bonuses. I know the banner on top says $59 but you get $10 off if you use our code “SAR“. Note that you will get the new Libraries software for free on December 18!

New Photolemur Black Friday Offer (Click here).
Photolemur Family license + 3 Styles + Picaboo Book
$141 total worth – $25 only during Black Friday | 83% OFF
Photolemur Family license – 55$ worse
3 Styles – 12$ worth each
Picaboo Book – 50$ worth
141$ worth for 25$

 

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