Tamron 150-600mm for Sony sells for $875 ($120 off).

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If you want to get a real super zoom which can autofocus on A and E-mount cameras you may grab that deal: $120 off on the Tamron 150-600mm A-mount lens sold on [shoplink 48325 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. The lens got tested on the A7II by Luminous Landscape

The on-sensor phase detection AF of the A7 MKII and the system’s focus tracking capability allowed for capturing these completely unpredictable penguins as they jumped from the water. Their position can’t really be anticipated and their time above water is faster that ones ability to anticipate.Virtually every frame out of hundreds shot showed excellent lock-on and tracking. I frankly don’t think that I have ever used a long zoom lens / camera combo that could have done better.

Reminder: Accessory rebate deals on six FE lenses. This is how it works:

  1. Select on of the FE lenses below:
    Zeiss 16-35mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 24-70mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 55mm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 70-20omm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 90mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
  2. Once you are on the BHphoto page click on the green “Build Bundle” button (below the price info and add to cart button). If you are at Adorama click on the link above the price box.
  3. Now add the Sony accessories you like and enjoy the rebate :)
  4. Note that Adorama gives you an additional up to $100 free gift card on the lenses above and also on those lenses not eligible for the accessory deal:
    Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE at Adorama.
    Sony 24-240mm FE at Adorama.
    Sony 28-70mm FE at Adorama.
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Sony 24-70mm GM review by Digitalrev: “it’s stupendously good”

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Kai from Digitalrev tested the new Sony 24-70mm GM lens and was very impressed by its performance (and less by its size). He says the lens is “its stupendously good”. But as Kai pointed out we really need a bigger body for those big GM lenses :)

Jordan Steele from Admiringlight tested the new Sony 50mm FE lens and writes:

Ultimately, when you consider whether you should buy the FE 50mm f/1.8, the question you have to ask is: how important is quick autofocus to my shooting?  If you can wait for it to lock, or will be using the lens for tripod work and can manually focus, it’s quite an outstanding lens. If you are planning on using the lens for event shooting or other situations where fast and accurate autofocus is critical, you’ll want to give this lens a pass and move to the FE 55mm f/1.8.

24-70mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47915].
50mm FE store links: [shopcountry 47526].

 

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This week SAR readers photos selection.

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Pedro Santos‎
A7s + Leica Summarit 75/2,5

1) Submit your picture with a message and picture here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors or on the SonyAlphaForum image section.
2) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors/photos_stream?tab=photos and on SonyAlphaForum.
3) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself!

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Techart Leica to Sony autofocus adapter listed on eBay for $588

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For the first time the new Techart Leica to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter is on slae on [shoplink 48291 ebay]eBay for $588 (Click here)[/shoplink]. But be warned: this is a much higher price than the one you pay on the Techart site.

Reminder: We got two new Sony US deals. An accessory rebate action and a free gift card action:

This is how it works:

  1. Select on of the FE lenses below:
    Zeiss 16-35mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 24-70mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 55mm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 70-20omm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 90mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
  2. Once you are on the BHphoto page click on the green “Build Bundle” button (below the price info and add to cart button). If you are at Adorama click on the link above the price box.
  3. Now add the Sony accessories you like and enjoy the rebate :)
  4. Note that Adorama gives you an additional up to $100 free gift card on the lenses above and also on those lenses not eligible for the accessory deal:
    Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE at Adorama.
    Sony 24-240mm FE at Adorama.
    Sony 28-70mm FE at Adorama.
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Hong Kong Strong by Brandon Li

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Hong Kong Strong from Brandon Li on Vimeo.

SAR reader Brandon Li made that cool video that just became a a Vimeo Staff Pick. He writes:

“Thought you would like this one: I spent 6 weeks shooting, and 3 months editing, this travel video about Hong Kong that just got a Vimeo Staff Pick.  I used a massive list of Sony gear: a7rii, a7sii, a7s, a6000, rx10ii, plus many Sony lenses.  I also made heavy use of the Beholder Ds1 3-axis gimbal to keep the camera in constant motion. I made a detailed director’s commentary about the behind-the-scenes of the film: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3stPIuUoCDHG7COfwr0tEA
The video has been gaining a lot of popularity – I was interviewed by the South China Morning Post, HK Magazine, Hong Kong radio, and it’s been featured by blogs like Gizmodo, Petapixel, Fubiz, and others.
Cheers and hope you enjoy it!
Brandon Li
www.unscripted.com“

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Save up to $400 on Sony’s FE lens and accessories bundles! And additional up to $100 free gift card at Adorama!

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We got two new Sony US deals. An accessory rebate action and a free gift card action:

This is how it works:

  1. Select on of the FE lenses below:
    Zeiss 16-35mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 24-70mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Zeiss 55mm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 70-20omm at BHphoto or Adorama.
    Sony 90mm FE at BHphoto or Adorama.
  2. Once you are on the BHphoto page click on the green “Build Bundle” button (below the price info and add to cart button). If you are at Adorama click on the link above the price box.
  3. Now add the Sony accessories you like and enjoy the rebate :)
  4. Note that Adorama gives you an additional up to $100 free gift card on the lenses above and also on those lenses not eligible for the accessory deal:
    Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE at Adorama.
    Sony 24-240mm FE at Adorama.
    Sony 28-70mm FE at Adorama.
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