UPDATED: German company Meyer-Optik-Görlitz “germanifies” the Zy Optics lenses.

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The Germany company Meyer-Optik-Görlitz took the Chinese Zy Optics f/0.95 lenses and “upgraded” them. UPDATE: Meyer-Optik-Görlitz contacted me to share the following info:

“Components for Meyer-Optik-Görtlitz lenses are :
*   sourced internationally
*   assembled, adjusted, tested and therefore made in Germany
*   shipped with a 5 year guarantee from a German manufacturer”
*   Our lenses are improved in terms of material characteristic and mechanical quality
*   To name a few: We use alternative components, eg. use materials supplied by a supplier of the German Avionic industry to guarantee precision
*   we apply high-tech oils to improve slide ways and adjusting ranges
*   special focus is assigned to quality assurance and minimization of the serial spread. Thus our QA testing and adjustment for each lens takes up to 3,5 h and 2 h on average.
*   Our close quality tolerances currently lead to a  reject rate of 50% for core components

This means they add a serious quality control on the Zy Optics lenses.

Their Nocturnus 35mm f/0.95 E-mount lens is priced at 1.999 Euro and has the exact specs of the 2-3 times cheaper [shoplink 33793 ebay]Zy Optics 35mm f/0.95 lens you can find on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. The same lens also can be found under the [shoplink 33798 ebay]Mitakon brand name (Click here)[/shoplink].
Their Nocturnus 50mm f/0.95 E-mount lens is priced at 1.999 Euro and has the exact specs of the 2 times cheaper [shoplink 33795 ebay]Zy Optics 35mm f/0.95 lens you can find on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. The same lens also can be found under the [shoplink 33799 ebay]Mitakon brand name (Click here)[/shoplink].

 

 

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(SR5) New Sony FE 24-240mm will be announced next week on March 4.

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Digicameinfo reports that the 24-240mm FE lens will be announced next week on Wednesday March 4. This means preorders are expected to start the very same day. Shipment is expected to start on March 12 in Japan. It’s yet unclear if Sony will also release the pricing info (and accept preorders) on the other three new lenses. Although as I reported before Hong Kong store Shenzen is already accepting preorders on the new FE lenses:

[shoplink 33732 ebay]Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 for $1,729 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33744 ebay]Sony FE 24-240mm lens for $1,099 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33745 ebay]Sony FE 28mm f/2.0 lens for $459 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33753 ebay]Sony 16mm Fisheye Converter for $319 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].

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Sony Tidbits…

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Real-world test: the Sony a6000 goes surfing with Chris Burkard

Sexy: A7S + Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 at SonyAlphaForum.
Best Sony E-Mount Lenses for Portraits, Landscapes, and Street Photography (SonyAlphaLab).
Tamron 15-30mm toma de contacto (DSLRmagazine).
Sony Aims at Automotive Cameras (Image Sensor World).
A7 MK II + lots of legacy lens (Pantip).
Voigtländer 40mm Nokton f1.4 test at SonyAlphaForum.
A Comparison of How Olympus and Sony’s 5 Axis Stabilization Work (ThePhoBlographer).
Subal Sony Alpha 7 Housing: First Look (DivePhotoGuide).
A Comprehensive Guide to Camera Lens Design and Zeiss Nomenclature (iLoveHatePhoto).

Luke:Just thought that I share a short video I shot this weekend with new Zeiss 16-35 F4 on my A7s. All of the footage is handheld using Hondo Garage’s Pop and Lock (an invaluable tool that I can’t recommend enough http://www.hondogarage.com/index.php/product/landing/the-pop-and-lock-travel-rig. https://vimeo.com/119634534. I am quite pleased with the results and am happy with how sharp this lens is even completely wide open.

Bernard:A new test has been added for the Sony A6000 with a Rokinon 7.5mm lens. For over a year, people visit the site to compare different possible combinations of cameras and lenses for panoramic photography. The addition of the Sony A6000 complements the range presented on the site. A modification was done on the Sony A6000. Improve the standard Sony E-mount with the Fotodiox TOUGH E-Mount. This all-metal mount replaces the two-part mount that comes with most Sony E-mount cameras. Of those two parts, the actual mount that holds the lens is made of plastic, which is susceptible to wear and lens movement. By removing four screws, taking out the two mount parts, and inserting the TOUGH E-Mount, you give your camera a stronger and more durable lens connection. Of all sets that have been tested by quebecpanorama, the Sony A6000 with Rokinon 7.5mm lens is the one that offers the best value for money. The impressive quality, coupled with the ease of transportation, seduced us, so it became the official QuébecPanorama set. http://quebecpanorama.com/en/kits/view/rokinon-7.5mm-for-sony-sony-a6000

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Up to $109 free extras with the A7/r/s cameras sold at BH and Adorama

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You get some free stuff with the A7/r/s cameras sold at BH and Adorama:
Free battery and case with the A7 at BHphoto (Click here).
Free battery and case with the A7s at BHphoto (Click here).
Free case with the A7 at BHphoto (Click here).
Free Rode mic, cleaning kit and SD card with the A7s at Adorama (Click here).
Free bag, cleaning kit and SD card with the A7s at Adorama (Click here).
Free case, cleaning kit and SD card with the A7r at Adorama (Click here).
Free bag, cleaning kit and SD card with the A7 at Adorama (Click here).

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More pricing info and ebay preorders on the new Sony FE lenses.

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Shenikon now unveiled the price of the new FE lenses through their eBay store:
[shoplink 33732 ebay]Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 for $1,729 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33744 ebay]Sony FE 24-240mm lens for $1,099 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33745 ebay]Sony FE 28mm f/2.0 lens for $459 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 33753 ebay]Sony 16mm Fisheye Converter for $319 (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].
Still missing is the 90mm macro lens price.

Not that all prices are in Dollars but sold by a Hong Kong store. US prices in US stores may be different! That said I even cannot confirm yet if those prices are correct. But we will know it very soon! Stay tuned on SAR!

 

 

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Surprise: New Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens already on eBay. Ships on March 13 for $1,729.

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Very surprising to see that. But eBay store Shenikon is already accepting preorders on the new Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 lens via their [shoplink 33732 ebay]official eBay Store (Click here to see it)[/shoplink].

Shenikon writes:

This is a brand new, unused and unopened Carl Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Full-Frame Wide Angle Lens. It is made in Sony E Mount for all Sony mirrorless digital cameras. It comes with lens hood, tripod stand, lens case, front cap, rear cap and user manual and all original packaging.
This is a pre-order. Item will be shipped on or before 13th March 2015. If you have any question or want to combine shipments, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to serving you.

I would be surprised to hear that’s a mistake made by them. I really do hope this means all four new FE lenses will ship from March 13.

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Using Mamiya 645 medium format lenses on an A7r (Guest post by Austrokiwi).

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This is a Guest post from Guest post from Austrokiwi (first posted on SonyAlphaForum).

I read with amusement the complains of those who say there are not enough lenses for the sony FF e-mount system.  I get the impression the people who complain about the lack of lenses are;

  1. Just envious Nikon and canon owners who are looking at a means to knock the mirrorless revolution.  Perhaps they just want to sound intelligent  when saying they will not switch to mirrorless.
  2. Professionals who tend to blame their tool and  simply lack the old analogue skills. ( they are technicians rather than artists)

I,m an amateur so I guess the pros will say the A7r is made for me!!! That’s not to say the camera isn’t without its frustrations. I take macro photos and that shutter has me saying lots of naughty words  at times. Lets hope there is an A7RII  or the A9 with an EFCS  as well as the IBIS.

I use a range of lenses on the A7r, Old minolta legacy lenses an EOS mount Petzval( thank you Lomography) as well as microscope objectives and enlarger lenses. For my macro photography I wanted a tilt shift system. Of course I wanted a wide angle Tilt shift as well . The compromise was  to order a Mirex Tilt shift adapter ( A truly simple  effective piece of engineering). Following the some discussions with the manufacturer( I had started out thinking the Mirex would be best as a M42 mount)  I settled on a Mirex Mamiya 645 -EOS adapter which of course is fitted to the A7r via an EOS – Nex adapter.  The result isn’t beautiful but the results are. I then purchased two Mamiya 645 lenses  a 35mm wide angle and the 80mm macro. Heres a shot of the 80mm macro in action:

This is the sort of picture it produces:

The 35mm ( Mamiya Sekor C 35mm F 3.5 N) produced this test panorama:

And with the tilt function:

Follow the full discussion at SonyAlphaForum.

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