(SR5) Sony will announce a new “budget” 85mm FE lens in 2017

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Ok we got our first SR5 rumors of the year (highly reliable source and 90% chance the information is correct). To not miss more of those rumors subscribe our RSS feed, join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

This is the info I got from a reliable source: Sony will launch a new “budget” 85mm FE lens in 2017. The source didn’t unveil the aperture of the lens. He only said it will be a companion for the 50mm f/1.8 ([shopcountry 54647]). I guess this one will have an f/1.8 aperture too.

The two FE lenses that are coming in 2017 for sure are:

1) 16-35mm f/2.8 GM FE
2) 85mm f/1.8 FE (aperture is unconfirmed but I think almost certainly right)

And for sure there will be many more new FE lenses in 2017 (including telephoto lenses). I hope to get info about those soon…

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RED just dethroned the Sony A7rII at DxOmark

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Two new RED cameras dethroned the Sony A7rII at the overall DxOmark sensor ranking:

The Helium 8K is an impressive achievement by RED. For those with the budget, its top-of-the-line image quality, high frame rate, and 16-bit RAW capture capability absolutely make it worth considering as a competitor to high-end DSLRs and medium-format cameras for still image capture.

Now let’s see if the next generation FE cameras can close that 10 points gap…

via MirrorlessRumors

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Sony Tidbits…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOUtRfpqJp8
Canon Dual Pixel vs Sony Video Auto Focus

Sony Unveils its Latest Products at CES 2017 (Sony Blog).
5 Great 50mm Prime Lenses for Sony Alpha Cameras (Cinema5D).
Forget sound bars: Sony’s new oled tv emits audio from the screen itself (ResourceMag).
Will the Old SmallRig Cage Work on Sony a6500? (ThatCameraGuy).
Sony’s New OLED TV Emits Sound From Screen (Nikkei)
Travel Photos Worth a Thousand Words (Explora).

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Joe: “I did a quick review of the HDVATE camera cage review for the Sony A6500, its a half cage that works well for videomakers. https://youtu.be/OVSiSMfN8T8“

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Loxia 85mm in Stock for the first time in USA via Adorama

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For the first time in USA the new Loxia 85mm FE lens is in Stock via Adorama (Click here). I know the lens is expensive but reviewers like Alin Popescu, Shawn Steiner, Photographyblog, Diglloyd, and Phillip Reeve all seem to agree that it’s a super performer!

Reminder: There is a new Stock of reconditioned E-.mount stuff at Amazon US (Click here). A few examples:
$500 off on the 70-200mm FE
$550 off on the Sony A7rII
$400 off on the 24-70mm FE

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Thanks Christopher!

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24-70mm GM lens review by Jannik Peters: “can keep up optically with many of the best prime lenses in every regard”

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The 24-70mm GM tested by Jannik Peters

Just two days ago Photozone posted a not so favorable 24-70mm GM lens review. Jannik Peters now posted his 24-70mM GM review and sent me a note saying that he could NOT agree with the negative Photozone statements about the quality of the bokeh and the longitudinal CA issue. His conclusion is:

This zoom lens can keep up optically with many of the best prime lenses in every regard except of speed and flare resistance. Furthermore, it is built to highest standards, offers pleasing handling, focusing and flexibility. The lens is very expensive but the price of the lens is adequate in relation to it’s performance and to the prices of it’s competitors.

Just to say how reviewers can have different opinions on the very same lens…

24-70mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47915].

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