The “bokeh master” 105mm f/2 STF FF E-mount lens is now in Stock!

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The new Venus Laowa 105mm f/2.0 STF FE lens is in Stock for the first time via BHphoto (Click here). The A-mount version will be in Stock soon also at BHphoto (Click here).

Just recently the Photozone tested this lens and said “ is truly impressive“. And if you know Photozone (very severe german reviewers) this means this is really a superb lens!

You save $150 on the Sony 90mm FE lens sodl by BestBuy (Click here). it’s Open Box (perfect condtiion and 1 year Sony US warranty)

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DxOmark shows the A6300 scores just two points less than the best APS-C cameras

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DxOmark posted the full Canon EOS80D sensor score result and also displayed the A6300 sensor ratings as a comparison:

“The [shoplink 48898 ebay]Canon EOS 80D[/shoplink] has improved low ISO noise and a more useful dynamic range at and close to base ISO over its siblings. However, class-leading sensors such as those found in the Sony a6300 and the [shoplink 48899 ebay]Nikon D7200[/shoplink] still have more usable dynamic ranges, and that’s not just at base, but at high ISOs as well.”

The A6300 scores 85 points which is only two points behind the Nikon D7200 and the [shoplink 48921 ebay]Samsung NX1/500[/shoplink]. The Nikon uses the Sony 24.2MP sensor but has its own way to process the images.

A6300 store links at [shopcountry 47396].

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Sony 50mm FE review at Imaging Resource: “a lot to like in this small, inexpensive package”

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50mm FE vs the 55mm FE size comparison.

Imaging Resource reviewed the new 50mm FE lens and writes:

Optically, the lens can perform extremely well, but for edge-to-edge sharpness you have to stop down to ƒ/8. I don’t necessarily see this as a failing, as most images require some form of subject isolation, and the extra softness on the edges actually works for you in this regard. And if you’re shooting on something like the A7r II, with 42 megapixels, your technique has to be rock-solid.
Otherwise, there’s a lot to like in this small, inexpensive package, and Sony’s done well here.

Get the 50mm FE at [shopcountry 47529].

 

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Sony Tidbits…

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Tethering the a7RII (and any DSLR) with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (4K video)

What’s In My Bag: Nino Rakichevich Goes Through His Kit For Summer In Paris (Alphauniverse).
Creating with the Lume Cube (BH on Youtube).
Lens for $14 and Sony a7rII (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony RX10 III added to studio scene comparison tool (Dpreview).
Laowa 15mm f4 Wide Angle Macro Lens (Sony E) at Thephoblographer.

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Andrzej Michałowski‎:https://vimeo.com/168623224 Camera Sony A6000

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Dpreview claims the Sony A7rII and A7II are better than the Canon and Nikon competition.

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Dpreview claims that the newest generation of A7 cameras is better than the Canon and Nikon DSLR competition

  1. The best Semi-Pro Interchangeable Lens Cameras is the [shoplink 47718]Sony A7rII[/shoplink]. Dpreview writes:
    “The a7R II overcomes inherent issues of many DSLRs and especially the shortcomings of its predecessor, and the sum total of innovations and features help get the camera out of the way, allowing you to focus on image-making. While we still have concerns over ergonomics, and mirrorless cameras still have shortcomings for sports photography, one cannot deny the sheer photography-accelerating technical prowess of the a7R II.
  2. The best Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Cameras within the $1200-2000 category is the [shoplink 42630]Sony A7II[/shoplink]. Dpreview writes:
    The mirrorless a7 II is more adaptable, accepting a wide range of 3rd-party lenses via adapters, and focusing many of them quickly and continuously using on-sensor phase detection. There’s a growing family of high quality native E-mount lenses as well. Low light Raw performance lags behind most full-frame cameras, but the JPEG engine is one of the most intelligent in terms of sharpness and noise reduction we’ve ever seen. While not everyone will appreciate its user experience (or short battery life), the a7 II is an attractively-priced camera for those new to full-frame.

Store links:
Sony A7rII at [shopcountry 47718].
Sony A7II at [shopcountry 42630].

[shoplink 42630]A7II[/shoplink]

 

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(SR4) Another fast FE prime will be announced in 2016

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Sony will announce new FE lenses at Photokina. A source told us one of them will be surely a new fast prime lens. Not clear yet what’s the focal length or aperture. But just in case let us know which one you would want to be launched as first:

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I would love to get a GM version of the  glorious [shoplink 48862 ebay]Canon 50mm f/1.2[/shoplink] lens. But I am sure Sony would charge a “glorious” price on it too. So let’s hope for a more affordable f/1.4 lens (it really should be below $1,000 to make us all happy!)

The three current GM lenses are:
24-70mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47915].
85mm GM store links: [shopcountry 48072] 70-200mm GM store links: [shopcountry 48791]

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