Status updated on the next Sony (16-35mm GM and something BIG) and next Zeiss (Batis 135mm) announcements

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I had the chance to talk with my trusted sources about the next Sony and Zeiss announcements:

Sony:
There was some chatter about a possible Sony announcement by late March. Our trusted sources now informed us that a new Sony announcement is very likely to happen in April (and not by end of March). But they have yet no info about a specific date. They confirm the 16-34mm f/2.8 GM should be announced on that event. Sony is very hush-hush on spilling out info about the next Sony camera but trusted sources said Sony told them to expect something “BIG” :)

Zeiss:
A trusted source got some info about the next Zeiss Batis tele portrait prime lens. It will be available for preorder in late March. The exact announcement day is unclear yet but it sounds like we may have to wait 2-3 weeks before we get full details about the lens (which is rumored to be a 135mm f/2.8).

I am also working on the next Sigma FE lens details and I hope to be able to share some more info soon.

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New Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 Cine E-mount lens is now available for preorder at BH and Adorama

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The new Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 Cine E-mount lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto and Adorama.

Reminder:
 The Sony A99II is in Stock at FocusCamera
You save up to $400 on A6500-A6300-A6000 bundles sold by BHphoto (Click here to see the list).
Up to $300 savings on Sony cameras and lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.
New Sony US trade-in program is now running at BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).

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Sony A6500 review by Max Galer, Tony Northrup and ePhotozine

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We got two new A6500 reviews. On top you can watch Marc Galer’s video review. And ePhotozine posted the full text review and concludes:

Ignoring the price, the Sony Alpha A6500 offers a wide range of features, including excellent image quality, fast focusing and continuous shooting, all in a compact camera body, with good build quality. There’s also a good range of lenses available. We’re not really a fan of the menu system update, but saying that, there are worse menu systems out there, and it shouldn’t take long for users of this camera to get used to it. 

Sony A6500 at [shopcountry 55972]

And here is Tony Northrup take on the A6500

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Nick Bunick‎
1. Shot with Batis 85 and Sony a7r2, using natural light and reflector
https://www.instagram.com/instabunick/

1) Submit your picture with a message and picture here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors or on the SonyAlphaForum image section.
2) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors/photos_stream?tab=photos and on SonyAlphaForum.
3) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself!

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Gold Box deal on the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 E-mount lens at Amazon US. Sony lens savings ending tonight!

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At 3.19pm New York Time you will get a Gold Box deal on the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 E-mount lens at Amazon US (Click here).

And the up to $200 E-mount lens savings will expire tonight! Grab them now at BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here) and FocusCamera (Click here).

Full Frame E-mount lenses:
 $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.
$100 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 Sony 28-70mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 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.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

APS-C E-mount lenses:
 $100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the 16mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 16-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 18-105mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the 20mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

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