24-105mm FE lens review by Photographyblog: “well-balanced and well-executed standard zoom lens that will satisfy a lot of people’s needs”

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We havent’ seen many 24-150mm FE lens review so far. This one got just posted by Photographyblog:

Despite only being a “G” designated lens, rather than a more expensive “GM”, the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is certainly one sharp optic, both through the focal and aperture range. Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, you lose an aperture stop, but gain some very useful extra reach, save some weight, benefit from built-in OIS, and pocket an awful lot of change – just over £1000 / $1000 to be precise – whilst offering very comparable image quality, build and performance. Unless you really need f/2.8 rather than f/4, which admittedly is pretty compelling once you’ve tried it, then we’d definitely recommend the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS for most photographers. Compared to the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS, which is a little smaller and lighter, we’d again recommend the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS because of the extra reach, although being a brand new product it is slightly more expensive than it’s older sibling. perhaps the elephant in the room from Sony Inc’s pint of view is the excellent Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM, which is substantially cheaper than the FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS, even when you factor in the cost of an MC-11 adapter to go with it, although it is as big and heavy as the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM.

Overall, we really like the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS. It’s a well-thought out, well-balanced and well-executed standard zoom lens that will satisfy a lot of people’s needs at a price that isn’t too eye-watering. Overall, highly recommended! 

Sony 24-105mm G FE at [shopcountry 66153].

Reminder: Don’t forget we from SAR are giving away one 24-105mm FE lens for free! Check this article to learn how to have a chance to win this lens.

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Gold Box on the Sony A7 in Europe (750 Euro)

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Today European readers can grab that Gold Box special deal on the Sony A7 at Amazon Germany (starts at 8.25 for prime members). The A7 is priced at 750 Euro which makes it the lowest priced FF camera in history yet. Also because on top of the deal you also get a 100 Euro cashback from Sony (Amazon Germany special page, Wex UK, Sony Netherland, Amazon France.)

Reminder:

  1. Save 300 Euro on the Sony A7II sold by Amazon Germany. You get 100 Euro rebate instantly with the coupon rebate (Click on “Rabattgutschein”). And on top of that you get 200 Euro cashback from Sony (Amazon Germany special page, Wex UK, Sony Netherland, Amazon France.)
  2. The same Coupon rebate action is running on many accessories and Samyang E-mount lenses again at Amazon Germany (Click here to see full list). For example you get a 60 Euro instant rebate on the 12mm f/2.0 APS-C E-mount lens.
  3. 75 Euro off on the 24-105mm G lens at Amazon Germany.
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New craziness: Hasselblad new H6D-400c captures 400MP images in multi-shot mode (future 600MP model likely)

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Granted it does use the same “old” Sony 100 MP sensor. But the new camera has one stunning feature: It can take 400MP images in multi-shot mode. We know this will work in limited situations only. But still it marks a new record.

Bye end 2018 Sony will release a new 150MP medium format sensor. On paper this means a new Hasselblad camera could take 600MP images.

Press text via Dpreview:

Hasselblad Introduces the H6D-400c MS, a 400 Megapixel Multi-Shot Camera

Building on a vast experience of developing exceptional, high-quality single and multi-shot cameras, Hasselblad once again has raised the bar for image quality captured with medium format system.

Multi-Shot capture has become an industry standard in the field of art reproduction and cultural heritage for the documentation of paintings, sculptures, and artwork. As the only professional medium format system to feature multi-shot technology, Hasselblad continues to be the leading choice for institutions, organizations, and museums worldwide to record historic treasures in the highest image quality possible.

With over 10 years of digital imaging expertise, the latest Multi-Shot digital camera combines the H6D’s unrivalled ease of use with a completely new frontier of image quality and detail. This new camera encompasses all of the technological functions of Hasselblad’s H6D single shot camera, and adds to that the resolution and colour fidelity leaps that only Multi-Shot photography can bring to image capture.

With an effective resolution of 400MP via 6 shot image capture, or 100MP resolution in either 4 shot Multi-Shot capture or single shot mode, the Multi-Shot capture requires the sensor and its mount to be moved at a high-precision of 1 or ½ a pixel at a time via a piezo unit. To capture Multi-Shot images the camera must be tethered to a PC or MAC.

In 400MP Multi-Shot mode, 6 images are captured, the first 4 involve moving the sensor by one pixel at a time to achieve real colour data (GRGB- see 4 shot diagrams below), this cycle then returns the sensor to its starting point. A further two exposures are made moving the sensor by ½ a pixel horizontally and then ½ a pixel vertically (see 6 shot diagram on next page). These 6 captures are then merged to give the equivalent of a single 400MP image, delivered as a 2.3GB 16-bit TIFF (23200 x 17400 pixels), for those seeking the utmost in image quality and resolving power.

The H6D-400c MS encompasses all the features and functionality of Hasselblad’s standard single shot cameras:

  • USB 3.0 type c connection for tethered shooting, high speed data transfers & 30FPS live view
  • Dual media card slots: CFast 2.0 and SD card
  • 3.0-inch touch rear display
  • Smartphone style user interface
  • HD & UHD video
  • Modular system with improved back removal process
  • Technical camera connectivity (single shot)
  • Wi-Fi
  • HDMI & Audio I/O
  • True Focus II

The H6D-400c MS will begin shipping March 2018 with a MSRP of € 39,999 / $ 47,995 / £ 36,250 / RMB 319,999 / JPY 5,391,380 excl. VAT.
Pre-orders can start to be taken January 16th

The H6D-400c MS will also be available to rent through your local Hasselblad sales representative. The rental fee is approx. €399/day for short term loans, but you can save up to 50% of that cost if you rent for a longer period.

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Sony A7rIII now in Stock at BHphoto. Amazon says 24-105mm FE will ship in 1-2 months only :(

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At last the A7rIII is in Stock at BHphoto too. It is in Sotkc since yesterday at KenmoreCamera and at Adorama (free overnight shipment).

Still, I am a bit surprised to see that the 24-105mm FE is nowhere near in Stock at Bhphoto, Amazon and Adorama. Today Amazon updated the shipment status and says the lens will ship within 1-2 months. Seems like orders are really high!

Reminder: You can win a 24-105mm FE lens on SAR (read here).

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