Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Review at ePhotozine: “has the sparkle that gives that emotional element”

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ePhotozine posted their full Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Review:

Quality, lack of compromise and elegance of design. These are the things that characterise the new lens, one which I have found very exciting to use. It also does not fall into the trap of being clinically sharp without having that indefinable character. It manages to be crisp and clean in terms of its images, but they also have the sparkle that gives that emotional element. Sometimes this is referred to as “pixie dust”, the magical extra ingredient that makes great lenses.

Thus the new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens justifies its price tag and it has that extra quality that makes it an Editor’s Choice.

The new Zeiss Batis lens is available for preorder at Adorama and BHphoto.

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Hamed Shahnam‎
my beautiful home town of Canberra during our annual flower festival.
Sony a7rIII 16-35 f4 lens. Nisi filters.
https://www.instagram.com/hamed_shahnam/
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New “Sky Enhancer” for Luminar is coming as a free update on November 1, 2018

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Skylum announced the release of the new Sky Enhancer feature (full announcement article here). It’s going to be released as a free Luminar update on November 1. If you plan to buy Luminar use our code “SAR” to get a $10 discount.

About AI Sky Enhancer:

This filter was created for photographers who would rather focus on creating photos, and have neither the time or inclination to spend hours correcting their images.

By moving a single slider you can add depth, definition, and detail to the sky without exposing unwanted artifacts or affecting any other aspect of the image.

No one wants boring skies in their photos, and restoring and improving the sky is one of the most important things while creating a masterpiece. We’ve done our best to make this process as simple as it can be –  the new AI Sky Enhancer creates no halos, automatically detects the edges of the sky and recognizes the sky even inside other objects such as bridges.

Offer Availability:

The new and advanced AI Sky Enhancer Filter is going to be added to Luminar on November 1, 2018 in advance of Luminar Libraries.

Pricing:

  • New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for $59 USD ($49 with “SAR” coupon code)

  • Current users of Luminar 2018 may update for free

  • Current users of Luminar 2017 may upgrade for $49 USD ($39 with “SAR” coupon code)

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Mr. Tanaka says it’s about time to announce new ASP-C Cameras!

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For months now we are going on telling you Sony should announce a new High End APS-C camera as next. Well, a confirmation that indeed APS-C cameras will be announced soon is coming directly through the words of Sony manager Mr. Tanaka. In an interview released at Pronews.jp he said this:

元々Eマウントにはユーザーの入り口としてAPS-Cカメラのラインナップはありましたが、プロやハイアマチュアユーザーの多い弊社の既存ユーザーの要求としてまずはハイエンドを充実しなくてはならないということでしばらくお休みしていました。しかし、ハイエンドもこれだけ揃いましたので、そろそろいい時期かなと

In summary:

– The goal now was to focus on Full Frame cameras to satisfy the demand of the customers
– He said this goal has been achieved and it’s about time to focus on making APS-C cameras

Mr. Tanaka did obviously not hint about the timing about such a product announcement. All we know for sure now is that this is what we have to expect to be announced as next.

One more thing:

At Photokina Sony managers hinted that there might be a product announcement before the PhotoPlus show. One of the sources “indirectly” heard this could happen on October 16. But so far I wasn’t able to confirm this date. I hope to get more info the next 48 hours. But please keep in mind there is yet no solid rumor about that date.

What’s 85% confirmed is that Sony is ready to release a new High End APS-C E-mount camera. Just let’s hope it’s really coming at PhotoPlus!

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This is the new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens

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Zeiss claims the Otus line is the best lenses you can have on the market. And we will soon get a new addition with this new 100mm f/1.4. The first images have been leaked via Nokishita. There is yet no info about pricing and official release date. The lens does only come as native Canon EF and Nikon F mount option. But you use it on any E-mount camera via adapter.

via Mirrorlessrumors

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony RX100M6 explained, demonstrated and hands-on review (4K)

Sony 24-105mm f/4 Lens review by Michael Comeau.
Sony a7iii, Sony 55mm f1.8 & Moza aircross and how fusion will expand your business (David Oastler).
7Artisans 12mm F2.8 review at SonyAlpha.blog.
Review of the Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 GM, along with comparisons to the Tamron 28-75 and Sony 24-105 (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Lowepro Reveals More Backpacks and Pouches (Explora).
Photokina Recap Part 4: Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM (Phillip Reeve)

Julien: “I’m a part of rock music band, we just publish a new video clip that have been done with a Sony A7SII.
You can have a look and share it if you enjoy it. https://youtu.be/_3qiZOztaz4“

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

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