Meyer Optik will announce a new lens on Friday (right after the Sony announcement)

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There is also a blurred out image of the new lens. For perspective and scale, in the background to the left and center it appears to be the Trioplan 50 and Trioplan 100. So you can see that the new lens has a profile similar to the T50.

Meyer-Optik will announce a new lens on Friday at 13:30 CET (07:30 ET). The E-mount lens will be a modern version of one of their historic classic lenses. And above you can see a blurred image showing the lens. I have no specs yet but it must be based on one of those classic lens designs:
[shoplink 46792 ebay]Primoplan 25mm f/1.9 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 46793 ebay]Lydith 30mm f/3.5 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 46789 ebay]Primagon 35mm f/4.5 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 46791 ebay]Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 46790 ebay]Telefogar 90mm f/4.5 (here on eBay)[/shoplink]

Here are some image samples shot on the new classic lens:

Photographer Tamara Skudies
Photographer Tamara Skudies

 

Photographer Nadine Stevens
Photographer Nadine Stevens

Photographer Benedikt Ernst
Photographer Benedikt Ernst

Andrea Guzman © Firat Bagdu

 

Reminder: On Friday at 9:00 CET time Sony will annonce the new 18-110mm f/4.0 OSS PZ E-mount lens!

 

 

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The new UMC-S3C 4K E-mount FF security camera will ship in November

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Sony Japan reports the new 4K FF E-mount security camera is going to ship in September for a yet to be determined price. This is the google translated spec sheet:

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Full info about the camera is contained in that press text released back in April:

LAS VEGAS (ISC West, Booth 23057) April 5, 2016 – Sony’s new UMC-S3C video camera offers the highest sensitivity in its class with 4K video recording, allowing users to capture details even in challenging low-light conditions.  The camera also features tremendous flexibility and long duration video recording with 12 megapixel color still image capture capabilities.

“New products like the UMC-S3C allow us to expand our 4K line-up and bring high resolution and high sensitivity to new markets,” said Atsushi Seki, Director, Business Development at Sony Electronics. “This latest video camera is a testament to Sony’s continuing efforts to provide solutions that meet users’ individual business requirements.”

Capable of achieving sensitivity and resolution with color video recording in 4K, the UMC-S3C realizes the highest sensitivity in its class – under 0.004lx, expandable to ISO 50-409600. The camera uses advanced imaging technologies from Sony’s consumer and professional groups – a full-frame 35mm Exmor sensor, to realize high sensitivity with high light condensing efficiency, and an image processing engine, which enhances noise reduction. Using compatible E-mount lenses that maximize the performance of the 35mm full-frame sensor, resolution is kept high across the entire image area.

Area-specific noise reduction selectively divides images into areas based on patterns. Image quality is further enhanced through detail reproduction technology, allowing clear and sharp video recording in near pitch-black environments beyond the capabilities of the human eye. This helps optimized images fit various scenes while ensuring a more natural sense of dimension. In addition, the camera’s high shutter speed allows users to capture letters and numbers clearly.

Weighing approximately 400g, the lightweight UMC-S3C is currently the most compact camera in Sony’s full-frame line-up. With mounting points on the camera body to enhance mobility, it easily attaches to moving objects. Users can control the camera via multi terminal, including micro USB compatible devices, remote controls or compatible software.

The UMC-S3C is suitable for a variety of applications including disaster response; wildlife monitoring; landscape mapping or surveying; surveillance, inspections and investigations; live camera; and as a dashboard/professional point-of-view (‘POV’) camera, among others.

Supporting multi-camera systems, the UMC-S3C fits into nearly any existing infrastructure and also allows playback functions with the use of a PC as well as Live View via HDMI.

Long-duration video recording is also possible as the camera is equipped with a memory card slot on the camera body instead of network cabling. With a 64GB memory card, users can record up to 125 minutes of 4K footage at standard quality (30 fps/60 Mbps). In 4K resolution, where images are four times more detailed than full HD, users can cover larger areas with the highest image quality.  The UMC-S3C also supports the XAVC S format for high-quality 4K recording at 100Mbps, especially useful in environments where cabling or space is limited.

Sony’s UMC-S3C is planned to be available in the United States in August 2016.

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New Sony Wireless Radio Commander and Receiver now in Stock and shipping for the first time!

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It’s in Stock for the first time:
Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander at BHphoto (Click here).
Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver at BHphoto (Click here).

Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here).

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Full Frame E-mount lenses:
$25 off on the Sony 21mm f/2.8-22 Ultra Wide Converter Lens at Amazon.
$25 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 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon and Focuscamera.
$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 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 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

APS-C E-mount lenses:
$25 off on the Sony VCLECF2 10-13mm f/2.8-22 Fisheye Lens Fixed Prime Fisheye Converter at Amazon.
$100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony VCLECU2 12-16mm f/2.8 Petal Shaped Fixed Ultra Wide Converter for SEL16F28 and SEL20F28 at Amazon.
$25 off on the 16mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the 20mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 16-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 16-70mm Zeiss lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
$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.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the lens 30mm macro at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

Sony Accessories:
$100 off on the Sony Adaptor Kit with Microphone at Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVLF32M MI (Multi-interface shoe) Camera Flash at Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony HVLF43M High Power Flash with Quick Shift Bounce at Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony VGC2EM Vertical Grip at Amazon.
$50 off on the Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT at Amazon.
$25 off on the Sony HVLF20M at Amazon.
$20 off on the Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone at Amazon.

You save $500 on the Grey Imported Sony A7rII sold on eBay US (Click here). It’s covered by a 1 year US seller warranty.

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DxOmark tests the new 85mm GM lens and says it has Otus-level image quality!

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DxOmark published the full Sony 85mm GM lens test. And it says the lens has an “Otus-level image quality”:

After the somewhat mixed results for the Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM on the A7R, the second lens in the company’s new GM series, the FE 85mm f1.4 GM, has achieved a much more convincing performance, albeit on the latest-generation Sony A7R II with its new 42-Mpix sensor. Indeed, on the newer Sony body, the 85mm f1.4 is rated at a level similar to the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 (on a 36-Mpix Nikon D810), which lens is considered the benchmark in today’s optics for full-frame cameras. The Batis remains an option, given its competitive price and performance, but that takes nothing away from the outstanding performance of the Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM.

Sony 85mm GM store links to BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuyAmazon Germany. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK. Jessops.

The 85mm GM lens is not officially the best rated E-mount prime lens at DxO:

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DxO also tested the 50mm f/1.8 FE lens and writes:

Sony is working hard to fill gaps in the lens lineup, and until now, an affordable 50mm lens had been sorely lacking. While it’s unsurprisingly not in the same class as either the Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 or the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f2, its optical performance is comparable to the best of similar offerings from rivals. While there’s always room for improvement—it would have been great to see better uniformity, particularly at wider apertures, for example—the Sony does stand out in several areas. It has excellent control of troublesome lateral chromatic aberration as well as class-leading low levels of distortion. If you’re a stills photographer looking for a reasonably-priced 50mm with decent image quality for your Sony alpha mirrorless camera, then this model isn’t likely to disappoint.

Sony 5omm store links to BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. Calumet Germany. Amazon.de. WexUK. Jessops.

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Sigma announces Eight new E-mount Cine Lenses!

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Sigma just announced six new Full Frame Cine E-mount lenses and two T/2.0 Super35 zooms! Full details about each single lens can be read at Sigmaphoto.com/cinema-lenses/:

  • Sigma 18-35mm T2.0 (Super 35)
  • Sigma 50-100mm T2.0 (Super 35)
  • Sigma 24-35mm T2.2 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 20mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 24mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 35mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 50mm T1.5 (Full Frame)
  • Sigma 85mm T1.5 (Full Frame)

And here is the full press text:

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Sony Tidbits…

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More flora via adapted lenses on A7II (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony A7r II, a6300, Sigma MC-11 and 150-600mm Contemporary lens (Mirrorlessons).
My long struggle with Sony Service to fix my A7RII (Not fixed yet) at Velsphoto.
Why You Shouldn’t Study Photography and What You Should Do Instead (PetaPixel).
Why Photography Gear Wars are So Ridiculously Stupid by Jason Lanier
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