New 100mm STF lens tests by Dpreview, Imaging Resource

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Imaging Resource posted a very detailed analysis of the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 STF G Master lens and concludes:

The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF G has a physical aperture of f/2.8, but exposes like an f/5.6. And when it comes to DOF, it shoots like an f/4, but produces some of the most amazing, creamy bokeh we’ve ever seen. Given it’s price, it’s a somewhat special-purpose lens, but oh man; if you want amazing bokeh, this is the way to get it!

DPreview also tested the 100mm STF and writes:

Similar STF lenses tend to be manual focus or contrast detect-only, since peripheral light rays – the very ones the filter is designed to block out – are necessary for traditional phase-detect sensors to function. However, since (at least Sony’s) on-sensor PDAF sensors can still use more central light rays for focusing, focusing does still work, remarkably well in fact with the a7R II, even indoors, wide open.

Sebimagery posted a Sony FE 85mm 1.8 First look:

While it’s been deemed the “Budget 85” for Sony’s e-mount the performance is quite fantastic.  For half the price of the Batis, this thing will be a solid performer.  The advantage over the Batis is the customizable button on the side of the lens like all the G Master lenses have.  

PcMag also tested the 85mm FE:

The FE 85mm F1.8 certainly wins out on price, coming in at about half that of the Zeiss Batis 1.8/85. Images look quite crisp, autofocus is speedy, and the lens maintains the same dust- and moisture-resistant design as other FE lenses.

German readers can also check out the 100mm review by Photoscala.

New Sony FE lens preorders:
85mm f/1.8 FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. PhotoPorstNeuwied.
100mm f/2.8 STF FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. PhotoPorstNeuwied.
HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash at BHphoto, Adorama. PhotoPorstNeuwied.

 

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(SR5) Sony’s new High End E-mount camera has “High Speed, High ISO, High FPS and not so high Megapixels”

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I just got this from a source who shared three correct rumors in the past:

“a9 is not a high megapixel camera.
The number of pixels is saved, it will become a camera with high speed AF, high-speed continuous shooting, high ISO sensitivity.”

Another source also told me that Sony plans to release different version of that new camera line. So maybe there will be a High megapixel version too sometimes later.

I can also confirm the camera has dual card slot…very likekly XQD and not SD. Announcement time is still unconfirmed but my guts tell me it could be announced within 1-2 months (I repeat, that’s not a rumor but just a feeling).

While the “A9” name is yet not confirmed all we know is that the camera is placed above the current A7 line. We posted the first SR5 ranked rumor back in April 2016. But because of the Kumamoto earthquake Sony delayed the camera launch. Stay tuned on SAR and join the special Sony A9 group on Facebook (Click here) for more discussions.

XQD cards on Amazon (expensive but reliable and fast):

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More details about the new Sony CMOS Global Shutter sensor and the Sony market expectations

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Sony posted the full details fo the new CMOS Globla Shutter sensor at sony-semicon.co.jp.

ResearchinChina posted an article about the global sensor market and the forecast for 2017:

It is expected that, in 2017, the CIS market will grow 4.0%, Sony will see a growth rate of at least 10%, and most others will continue to suffer losses. In spite of being not much expected, the mobile phone market is still the most important market and Sony still monopolizes the high-end mobile phone market.

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Thanks Barry for that!

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Sony Tidbits…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o80BszPSUng
How to turn a PRIME lens into a ZOOM lens (NOT LITERALLY) using the Sony A6500/A7RII/A7SII

Some pictures of Lyon, France (SonyAlphaForum)
Test 5ème partie : TC1.4 et TC2.0 (SonyAlphaBlog).
Test Sony FE70-200 F2.8 GM et TC1.4 / TC2.0 (SonyAlphaBlog).
Coach Drew Talks It Up: Sony A6500 w/FE70-200mm f/2.8GM & Sony UWPD (Patrick Murphy-Racey).
Perfect Lens Pairings (Explora).
5 Tips For Getting Your Photos Published (Adorama Learning Center)
Join our new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.

To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page

Andy: “I posted a quick review and video on my blog if you’re interested in sharing. It’s my first time doing a video review of a lens like this so I understand if it’s not at the level of your other reviewers. Please share if you like and moreover thank you for all the work you do, I’ve enjoyed following your site over the past few years!
http://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2017/01/25/sony-70-200-gm-lens-review-and-video/”

 

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Tokina Firin 20mm f/2.0 FE is in Stock at Adorama

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The new Tokina Firin 20mm f/2.0 FE lens is in Stock at Adorama (Click here). One more in Stock note: The 70-200mm GM lens is in Stock at [shoplink 55583 ebay]BestBuy (Click here)[/shoplink].

Reminder: The up to $300 savings on Sony cameras and lenses is still running. A full Overview can be found on those special pages at BHphoto and Adorama. In detail we got:

Sony A7 cameras:
$300 off on the Sony A7rII at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$300 off on the Sony A7sII at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Sony A7II at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Sony A7 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

Full Frame E-mount lenses:
 $100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama (extra $100 gift card) and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama (extra $50 gift card) and 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 (extra $25 gift card), 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 and 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.

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First 85mm FE and 100mm STF images samples and tests (Newsshooter, Brian Smith and more)

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85mm f/1.8 FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. In Europe at Calumet.
100mm f/2.8 STF FE at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama. In Europe at Calumet.
HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash at BHphoto, Adorama.

Sony invited the press to show their new FE lenses. And here are the first image samples and previews:

Hands on with Sony’s new bokeh king: the FE 100mm STF G OSS (Newsshooter).
100 STF full size samples by Miguel Quiles on SonyAlphaCamera.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Sample Photos (ePhotozine).
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Lens Sample Photos (ePhotozine).
100mm STF review by Brian Smith.
Sony 85mm f1.8 FE and Sony 100mm f2.8 STM G Master FE image samples by ThePhoBlographer.
Shooting with Sony’s latest portrait perfect lenses (Techradar)
Hands-on Sony FE 85mm F1.8 review (CameraJabber).
Hands-on Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS review (CameraJabber).
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Sample Images (Photographyblog).
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Sample Images (Photographyblog).
En busca del mejor bokeh: Sony 100 mm f2.8 STF y 85 mm f1.8 FE (Photolari).
Sony FE 100 mm f/2,8 STF G Master y FE 85 mm f/1,8 – Toma de contacto (DSLRmagazine).
85mm FE Image samples by Optyczne
100mm STF Image samples by Optyczne

Newsshooter Sony FE 100mm STF G OSS interview:

Newsshooter Sony FE 100mm STF G OSS lens test footage:

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