Zeiss Loxia 25mm preorder at Adorama and BHphoto. New Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE in Stock at BH.

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The new Loxia lens preorders are now available at BHphoto and Adorama.

And the brand new Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is in Stock for the very first time via BHphoto.

Big new Sony US deals today:

1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
2) Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

More deals:
For a limited time you can grab that Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens for $279 only at Amazon US (Click here).
The new Godox Xpro-S now available for preorder at Amazon and Adorama.
Meike Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.

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Quick deal for EU readers: 370 Euro off on the 24-70mm GM lens at Amazon

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EU readers can grab the 24-70mm GM lens with a nice 370 Euro discount at Amazon Spain.

Thanks Carles!

Big new Sony US deals today:

1) up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
2) Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

More deals:
For a limited time you can grab that Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens for $279 only at Amazon US (Click here).
The new Godox Xpro-S now available for preorder at Amazon and Adorama.
Meike Battery Grip for the Sony A9 and A7rIII in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon UK.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) and Capture One 11 for Sony (Click here). Use the coupon code “AMBSAR“.

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24 hours left to join the 24-105mm FE lens giveaway

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You now have 24 hours left to join the 24-105mm FE lens giveaway.

Here are the rules:

Dates: January 11th, 2018 – February 15th, 2018

How to Enter:

1.) Follow @andrea_pizzini_photographer on Instagram.
2.) Like my IG Giveaway Post below (Found below or via my IG Profile)
3.) Tag a friend in the comments on my Instagram Giveaway Post. 1 Tag = 1 entry. Tag as many people as you want to enter multiple times

Note: This is a worldwide contest (see exceptions list below). If the winner lives outside the USA he has to cover the tax and shipment costs of the lens that will be shipped by BHphoto.

Finally it’s here! Our very first Giveaway for a brand new Sony 24-105mm FE lens ($1,300 value). This is the must have lens for travel photographers and the most versatile zoom of the FE lens range. Special thanks to @colbybrownphotography and @bhphoto for helping me organizing this. – To Enter follow these rules: 1. Like this Post 2. Follow me @andrea_pizzini_photographer 3. Tag a friend in the comments below. Each tag is an entry. Enter as many times as you wish. – Optionally you can also can “Turn On Post Notifications” for my IG Profile, so that you can learn of additional chances to win. – The Winner will be chosen at random on February 15th, 2018 This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram or Sony. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. All Giveaway/Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions can be found in the link in my IG Bio. – #sony #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonygear

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Sponsored by Amonsul Ltd. (“Sponsor”). No purchase or obligation necessary.

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Amonsul LTD (SonyAlpharumors.com) Sony 24-105mm Instagram Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”)

Entry deadline: February 15th, 2018 at 11:59pm EST

How to participate: Follow Andrea Pizzini Photography on Instagram (@andrea_pizzini_photographer), Like my Instagram Post about the Giveaway, and tag as many friends in that post as you wish (each tag is an entry) between January 11th, 2018 at 11:00am EST and February 15th, 2018 at 11:59 pm EST.

Sweepstakes rules: Entrants must complete all steps above to be eligible to win. All entries must be received by February 15th, 2018 by 11:59 pm EST. Winners will be notified by Instagram direct message. There is no limit on the number of online entries per entrant during the entry period. You will receive one entry per individual you Tag on the Giveaway post via @andrea_pizzini_photographer, assuming you have completed the other necessary steps. This promotion isn’t sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Sony.

Prizes and odds: Total value of all prizes to be awarded is $1300. The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open Worldwide as well as to legal residents of the U.S. for those that are age 18 or older. The Sweepstakes is however prohibited in Canada, France, Sweden, Taiwan and any other country that bans the practice of a “Sweepstakes”. Employees of Sponsor and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, their immediate family members and persons living in their same household, are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules.

Prize selection: All Contest name entries meeting the requirements of these Official Rules will be entered into a spreadsheet at the Amonsul Ltd. offices in Antwerpen (Belgium). The winner will be selected at random by Sponsor using the website www.random.org. Winners are solely responsible for any and all federal, state, provincial and local taxes that apply to prizes. No cash or other substitution of prizes is permitted. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to the parents or legal guardians, who must sign all required affidavits and releases. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes.

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(SR5) Sony product announcement on or around February 26!!!

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Reliable sources told us that Sony will have a new product announcement at the WPPI show on or around February 26! The big question is….what can we expect to get?

First one fact: Sony registered the code of one new camera by end 2017. Which means there is a fair chance we might get such a camera soon.

What camera can we hope to get?

  • A7III: I give a 60% chance that this might be the new A7III with 24Mp sensor, 4K30p, same A7rIII and A9 battery, joystick and touchscreen.
  • A6700: I got no rumor about such a camera yet. I would give a 35% chance to see this camera announced at WPPI.
  • A7sIII: I think the A7sIII will be announced at the NAB show in April.

What about lenses?

  • 135mm f/1.8 FE GM: I hope Sony will announce this lens at WPPI
  • 400mm f/2.8 FE GM: I don’t think this lens will be announced at WPPI.
  • 200-600mm FE: Also that lens is unlikely to be announced at WPPI.

Of course there is still plenty of room for unexpected surprises! Any wishful thinking you want to share? :)

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If you are reading this post and know something more about the Sony event drop an anonymous message by using the contact box on the top of the right sidebar or send me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

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(SR5) Tamron will soon announce a new zoom lens (SR3) Is it a 28-75mm f/2.8 FE?

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The Tamron teaser image is creating quiet a buzz on the web. What I know for sure is that this is a zoom lens. But the really surprising thing is that this might (I repeat might) be the very first E-mount Full Frame zoom lens from a third-party maker! Tamron was also the first thrid party lens maker launching an 18-200mm APS-C E-mount zoom (here on Amazon US, Amazon DE).

What about the Tamron lens specs?
We have no reliable confirmation yet but there is a chance this is the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE lens. It would be amazing if true!

I am not a big fan of the 28mm at the wide end. But this lens goal is to be small and light as you can see from the size comparison I made here:

What do you think about this lens?

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Press text: The New ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 – Flexibility for Photography On-the-Go

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Preorders at BHphoto and Adorama.

The New ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 – Flexibility for Photography On-the-Go

With this compact wide-angle lens, ZEISS is adding a new focal length of modest proportions to its ZEISS Loxia lens family.

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 2018-02-14.

With the ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 compact wide-angle lens, ZEISS is adding a new focal length to its lens family that will benefit both landscape and architectural photographers: “High resolution across the entire image as well as low distortion ensure the perfect result,” says Product Manager Christophe Casenave. “The compact lens delivers great images thanks to the new optical design.” The ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 also features high-quality mechanical parts, and the durable metal housing makes this a reliable lens for photographers on the road.

The right companion for years to come

Small, robust and versatile: the lenses in the ZEISS Loxia family for mirrorless cameras in the Sony Alpha series are particularly well-suited for street and travel photographers who love being inconspicuous as they capture special moments in cities and in nature without carrying around a lot of equipment. The compact design of the ZEISS Loxia lenses has been specially developed for the mirrorless full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Used in tandem, the lens and camera enable filmmakers and photographers to achieve a high-quality result, while the equipment’s modest dimensions ensure users always have whatever they need with them. “This is a significant advantage for anyone who wants to blend into the background and is also on the road a lot,” says Product Manager Casenave. The all-round talent from the ZEISS Loxia family is also great for filming.

Bringing creativity to life through precise, manual focusing

Traditional photography and cutting-edge technology all in one: with the ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25, photographers can let their artistic creativity run free. “A steady hand and the manual focusing means users achieve impressive results,” says Casenave. The electronic interface for the ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 transfers both lens data and focus movements to the Sony camera and then activates the focus peaking or the zoom function. Demanding photographers can achieve a wide range of creative possibilities thanks to precise, manual focusing, including a retro look and feel.

Precise and sophisticated – the ZEISS Loxia lens family featuring five focal lengths between 21 and 85 millimeters gives users a large number of creative possibilities when taking photographs or filming because of its technical refinement, linking traditional photography with modern technology.

A strong all-rounder for taking photographs and filming

The ZEISS Loxia family comprises five lenses with focal lengths between 21 and 85 millimeters. The lenses with manual focusing are all compact, durable and do not draw too much attention. With these lightweight companions, photographers and filmmakers have the necessary equipment and flexibility they need while on the road. The ZEISS Loxia lenses along with all the accessories have the same diameter and enable users to quickly and easily switch between different focal lengths during a shoot. The lenses offer the optimum foundation for capturing photographs and filming, both individually and as a set. These strong all-round talents excel at a wide range of uses.

Price and availability

The ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 will be available at the ZEISS Webshop and at dealers from March 2018. The price of the new ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 is €1,299 (incl. German VAT) or $1,299 US (excl. local taxes). The lens hood is included. Filmmakers can look forward to a special offer on a set comprising all five ZEISS Loxia focal lengths ranging from 21 to 85 millimeters.

For more information, please visit www.zeiss.com/photo/loxia2425

Product photos and sample images captured using the ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 can be downloaded here: Product photos sample images

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The new ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25 for full-format Sony E-mount cameras

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ZEISS Loxia 2.4/25: A strong all-rounder for taking photographs on the road

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