Sony 85mm GM lens tested at Imaging Resource: “offers top-notch image quality”

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The Sony GM vs Zeiss Otus

Imaging Resource tested the new 85mm GM lens and writes:

Sony claims the new FE-mount 85mm ƒ/1.4 G Master lens is the “ultimate portrait lens,” and after our testing they just might be right. While it costs a pretty penny, this is a lens aimed at professional photographers, in a similar vein to, say, Canon L-series lenses, and it offers top-notch image quality. This lens is very sharp — though watch out for some corner softness on full-frame at ƒ/1.4 — and it also shows excellent distortion and CA control. Its build quality is also fantastic, and it actually appears to be properly weather-resistant with a gasket seal around the lens mount! Though it’s quite big and heavy, it nevertheless balances well on both Sony A7-series cameras and smaller bodies like the A6300. If you’re a professional or advanced enthusiast and shoot with Sony equipment and need a true fast-aperture portrait lens for your next wedding, portrait session or editorial project, this premium 85mm G Master lens is definitely worth considering.

85mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47395].

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Sony Tidbits…

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Jupiter-9 85mm f2 Lens Review

Mini review: Hoodman Hoodeye eyecup for Sony a7R II and a7S II (Newsshooter).
24-70mm GM review at DCfever.
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Meike 35mm f/1.7 Lens Review (ePhotozine).
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FotoTofu: “Regarding the Godox TT685s, I ran into an unexpected issue with the TTL feature.  I’ve documented my testing here:  https://youtu.be/qIWNoocXfl4.  I’m looking for help from the SAR community to share if they are having a similar experience or possible confirm that I just have a bad unit.”

Juha Hansen‎: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnlV7F3xisY Production diary shot on A7R, S and RX100 IV, Soundtrack made in Ableton live.”

Simone PincoPallino: “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJ_dqlDVS8 Short video about Sailing Ship Amerigo Vespucci in Venice. Recorded with Sony a7-II + 28mm FE“

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$210 off on the Open Box A7. $150 off on the reconditioned 55-210mm E-mount lens.

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You save $210 on the Open Box Sony A7 kit sold by BestBuy (Click here). It does come with regular 1 year Sony US warranty. Many more E-mount Open Box deals can be found on that BestBuy Sony page.

And you save $150 on the recondtioned 55-210mm E-mount lens sold by BuyDig (Click here). Also here you get a full 1 years warranty.

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Electronicsvalley is selling the superb Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 FE lens for $699 on eBay US (Click here). This is a grey imported item but it does come with full 1 year US seller warranty.

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New DZOptics KERLEE 35mm f/1.2 FE Lens Announced

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The Chinese manufacturer DZoptics announced their first FE lens. It’s the KERLEE 35mm f/1.2. Here are the specs and the features:

Kerleespecs

Features：

  1. Minimum focus distance is up to 0.3.
  2. Optional switchable aperture lock, allowing for smooth adjustment in video mode.
  3. The optimal distance is within 1-5 meters with the best image quality
  4. Smooth focusing feel, appropriate damping and superior experiences.
  5. ED lens effectively improve image/color differences.
  6. It’s globally the first 35mm F/1.2 large aperture lens that supports single-lens reflex full-frame cameras. When taking an image, set the aperture to Maximum f1.2 can conspicuously emphasize the subject on the background, producing a nice picture atmosphere.
  7. Excellent rendering effect in dim light, also enhance shutter speed to complete a shot

Found via ePhotozine.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Drasko (video above): “Just finished my latest Video, this time i´m showing you how to upload NON-Sony Apps to your Sony Cameras + how to get UNLIMITED Videorecording time! Please take your time and watch the complete Video if you want to try this out on your camera. Please keep in mind i´m not involved in this hack or in these apps and so i´m not responsible if something goes wrong with your camera. Have a look what this “Hack” could mean for Sony users! http://www.dsphotoblog.com/?p=1377”

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A3500 review at Justdailynote.

Jay: “Sony RX100 IV – Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4DCM0l12U
Sony RX100 IV – 4k Sample Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfLziQRlGZ0
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 IV – Hands-On Comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeO6DEz3rY0
Sony RX10 III – 4k Sample Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRuwE7znVEU
Sony A6300 and the Tamron 150-600mm Lens – The Moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj-0G7f098U“

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