Sigma released a new firmware update for the MC-11 adapter. It addscompatibility woth the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens. And US readers save $40 on the Open Box MC-11 sold by Pixel Connection on eBay.
Sigma MC-11 at [shopcountry 60822].
Sea Frogs Underwater Housing for Sony A6500 / A6300 / A6000
Samyang 50 mm F1.4 AF review at SonyAlphaBlog.
Get Better Audio on the Sony a6000 Tutorial – Dual Audio with Rode SmartLav Plus vs Cheap Lav (That1CameraGuy).
No One gives a F**k What You’re Capable Of (Reddit).
Pros & Cons: Are Cine Lenses For You? (Adorama Learning Center).
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The Problem with Modern Lenses (PetaPixel).
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You get two Rokinon lenses for free with that A9 superbundle for sale at Amazon US (Click here). The summed lens value is $850. Plus of course you get all the other extra you see on the image.
And at KenmoreCamera (Click here) you get the A9 with free Sony VG-C3EM grip!
And this is back in Stock on BestBuy Bay page (Click here):
Colby Brown reviewed the new Sony 12-24mm lens and wrote:
For an ultra-wide angle lens, it offers both great IQ and near corner to corner sharpness. Distortion is very minimual and the sunstar is definitely a step up above the 16-35 f/4 (that I am now retiring). Lastly, astro photographers will be happy with both COMA and astigmatism, especially if they pair this lens with the a7S II that can easily handly pumping up the ISO to counter for the fact that this is an f/4 lens.
Lens store links: [shopcountry 60805]
And That1CameraGuy posted that first hands-on review:
Ilya on SonyAlphaForum
Yesterday I tried one glorious vintage lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 (1953, M42, red “Т”), see what I have done with it.
Camera: Sony a7rII, always wide open.
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Photographyblog conclusion is:
This lens is an interesting proposition for the E-mount, but is by its very nature reasonably niche. It’s large and cumbersome, but, it’s not too weighty making it ideal for handheld video shots, and arguably for somebody who really wants a wide aperture and flexible focal length choice in one package.
The handling of the Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS makes it an obvious choice for professional videographers who need a super high quality lens setup without the hassle of having to change lenses, but for photographers, it’s likely that other lenses will suit them better.
And AbelCine posted that short video review:
And also Hugh Brownstone has tested the lens:
Sony E PZ 18-110mm store links: [shopcountry 60334].
