Sony Alpha digital cameras

Zeiss Batis 85mm in Stock at Adorama. And see size comparison with new 85mm GM lens.

February 4, 2016
deals
0 Comments

The Batis 85mm lens is finally in Stock at Adorama (Click here). UPDATE: Also the Batis 25mm is in Stock (Click here).
The question now is…will you buy the Zeiss or the new GM lens? The Batis costs 1/3 less and weights half as much as the new 85mm Gm lens. And as you see here it’s a lot smaller:

Bildschirmfoto 2016-02-04 um 14.22.04

Source: CameraSize

Preorders (start on Feb 10):
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

The new FE GM size comparison on the A7rII.

February 4, 2016
reviews
0 Comments

FE_GM

Thanks to Camerasize you can get a clear idea of the lens size on your Sony A7rII (or any other E-mount camera you own). The lenses are big yes…and probably better suited for a larger A9 body (that would be nice Sony!).

Here are some more A6300 and GM related news:
New York show pics by Hugh Brownstone.
Top 5 Reasons You Will Own a Sony A6300 (PMRphoto).
10 Key Differences Between the Sony a6000 and a6300 (BestMirrorlessblog)
Sony FE G Master Series Hands on With Samples – 85mm F1.4 & 24-70 F2.8 by Dan Watson on Youtube.
The full Sony A6300 presentation page is up and running at Sony.net

Preorders (start on Feb 10):
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

Sony A6300 and three new GM FE lenses announced!

February 4, 2016
news
0 Comments

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

A6300 Key specs:
new 24MP sensor
11fps
4D focus
4K video (no pixel binnning 14 stops dynamic range, 100MPS)
world’s fastest af 0,05 sec
425 phase detect AF points
silent shooting
Ships in March for $1000 (body only)
Full press text here on SAR.
A6300 page at Sony.net.

Sony new GM lens line:
SSM focus, scaled up from smaller lenses for F2.8 glass
Three lenses announced:
24-70mm f/2.8 for $2200
70-200mm f/2.8 ships in may (Price to be determinated)
85mm f/1.4 for $1800 ships in March
Two teleconverters 1.4x, 2x will be available for the 70-200.
New 24-70mm vs old by Tony Northup.
Images samples by David from Imaging-resource!

Sony press notes:
Sony A6000 has been the number one selling camera ever
40% growth in lens sales on yearly basis
Here’s the 85mm F1.4 circular aperture in action (Dpreview tweet).
Here’s what the 24-70 F2.8 looks like all chopped up (Dpreview tweet).
Live tweets by Hugh Brownstone.

Full video of the Sony press event via Imaging Resource:

Interview with Kenta Honjo from Sony

February 4, 2016
news
0 Comments

Kenta Honjo got interviewed by BH. Check it out!

Preorders:
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM MTF charts and image samples.

February 4, 2016
reviews
0 Comments

Sony posted the full 24-70mm FE presentation page whcih also includes an image sample gallery.

Preorders (start on Feb 10):
A6300 body at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
A6300 with kit lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumetphoto.de. WexUK.
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto.
Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

Sony announces the G Master lens line! Announces the 24-70mm 70-200mm f/2.8 GM and the 85mm f/1.4 GM

February 3, 2016
news
0 Comments

These are the first three new Sony G Master lenses:

24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto (preorders on Feb 10)
70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto (preorders on Feb 10)
85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto (preorders on Feb 10)

Sony new GM lens line:
SSM focus, scaled up from smaller lenses for F2.8 glass
Three lenses announced:
24-70mm f/2.8 for $2200
70-200mm f/2.8 ships in may (Price to be determinated)
85mm f/1.4 for $1800 ships in March
Two teleconverters 1.4x, 2x will be available for the 70-200.
New 24-70mm vs old by Tony Northup.

The full 85mm f/1.4 GM FE lens specs and images!

February 3, 2016
news
0 Comments

Preorders:
A6300 at BHphoto. 24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto. 70-200mm f/2.8 GM FE at BHphoto. 85mm f/1.4 GM FE at BHphoto. Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter at BHphoto. Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter BHphoto.

This is the long awaited 85mm f/1.4 Fe lens! A very first bokeh test image has been shared by Jordan:

Lovely bokeh on the new Sony 85mm F1.4 lens! pic.twitter.com/f95cNhUCaL

— Jordan Drake (@TCSTVJordan) February 3, 2016

Many images have been posted by David from Imaging-resource!

And here is the official Sony 85mm f/1.4 press text:

A prized focal length for portraiture, the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM from Sony is a fast, short-telephoto lens designed for E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Characterized by its flattering perspective and fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at isolation focus for shallow depth of field effects, as well as performing in low-light conditions. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and one XA (extreme aspherical) element, which significantly controls spherical aberrations for a high degree of image sharpness and clarity. Additionally, a Nano AR coating has been applied to limit ghosting and lens flare for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Pairing a bright f/1.4 aperture with a short-telephoto focal length, this 85mm lens is ideally suited for portraiture and other situations where focus control is paramount.

Complementing the optical assets, this lens is also notable for its inclusion of an 11-blade circular diaphragm to produce smooth, soft-edged bokeh with selective focus imagery. For controlling focus, a linear SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) is employed that is quick and quiet, and also lends more responsive control for manual focus operation. The lens also sports a dust- and moisture-sealed design to support shooting in inclement conditions and a dedicated focus hold button, AF/MF switch, and manual aperture ring lend further control while shooting.

As part of Sony’s esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. Additionally, these lenses feature robust and intuitive-to-handle physical designs to benefit both photography and cine applications.

A portrait-length prime designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, this 85mm f/1.4 is also compatible with APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

One XA element is incorporated into the optical design, which features superior surface precision for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical aberrations.

Three extra-low dispersion elements are featured in the lens design and help to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.

A Nano AR Coating has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions.

Rounded 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

A linear SSM system and internal focus mechanism provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contributes to more natural, intuitive manual focus control.

Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.

Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.

Product Highlights

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
One XA Element and Three ED Elements
Nano AR Coating
Linear SSM Focus System
Internal Focus Design
Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
Manual Aperture Ring
Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm