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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Meike announces four new E-mount lenses (but they aren’t really new…)

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You all know Meike for their [shoplink 48243 ebay]Sony battery grips (Click here)[/shoplink]. Well today they also announced their first manual focusing E-mount lenses:
Meike 25mm f/0.95 (info here).
Meike 28mm f/1.8 (info here).
Meike 35mm f/1.7 (info here).
Meike 50mm f/2.0 (info here).

But the truth is that those are more real new lenses. Those lenses are already available on eBay under the [shoplink 48244 ebay]Kaxinda brand name (Click here)[/shoplink]. I certainly don’t expect those lenses to be good optical performer…

Meike35mm Meike50mm Meike28mm

ePhotozine reviewed the 50mm f/2.0 Meike lens and writes:

From a purist point of view, the Meike 50mm f/2 gives total freedom from automation. This may well appeal to some photographers who will enjoy the process of using it and live with the soft edges, even using its shortcomings to create distinctive images. For most, there are inexpensive marque lenses that are sharper and much easier to use, for not very much more money.

found via Mirrorlessrumors.

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