First comparison between the new Samyang 135mm lens and the Zeiss 135mm.

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Samyng on the left and Zeiss on the right. Image courtesy: Tystory.

Tystory (Click here) is the only reviewing site that got his hands on the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 which comes in both A-mount (Click here) and E-mount (Click here). The review shows a comparison between the new Samyang and the much more expensive Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 A-mount lens.

The reviewer doesn’t draw any conclusions but shows a very detailed comparison and it’s quite clear that the Samyang is a very good lens! At first glance the Samyang looks a tiny bit sharper wide open and also suffers of less color fringing.

Of course we have to see more tests to draw any meaningful and more “final” conclusion But I am sure Samyang (as usual) has again delivered a very fine lens here.

The new lenses from Samyang can be preorderes at BHphoto:
135mm f/2.0 for Sony A-mount (Click here) and Sony E-mount (Click here).
135mm t/2.2 Cine for Sony A-mount (Click here) and Sony E-mount (Click here).

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Terrific deal: $223 off on the worlds best AF lens, the Sony 55mm FE!

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This is the very first price drop on the world’s best AF lens (so says DxO). $223 off and 3 year US warranty at [shoplink 32624 ebay]GetDigital on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. This is a limited time deal and runs out in 48 hours!
I do own that lens and if you own an FE camera you absolutely HAVE TO own that lens. It’s that good!

Reminder: Open Box A7r camera with a $450 discount on [shoplink 32596 ebay]Samys eBay store (Click here)[/shoplink].

Amazon Sony deals:
– Save $200 on the Sony A77II Interchangeable Lens Camera (Click here)
– Save Up to $400 on the Sony A7 Family of Interchangeable Lens Cameras (Click here)
– Save $100 on the Sony A5100 Interchangeable Lens Camera (Click here)
– Save $100 on the Sony A6000 Interchangeable Lens Camera (Click here)
– Save $50 on the Sony A5000 Interchangeable Lens Camera (Click here)
– Save $50 on the Sony RX100MII Fixed Lens Camera (Click here)
– Save $50 on the Sony QX Family (Click here)
– Save Big on the Sony Family of Action Cameras (Click here)

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(SR3) A7RII (or A9) coming in two weeks from now?

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I just got this….

“New high end A7R MK2 being spoken about at Sony and an announcement in the coming weeks. I know there is rumors about an ‘A9’ and they may be referring to this model, or perhaps there will be two models – or Sony may stick to A7R II as the new model.”

Let’s hope we will finally get the new High Megapixel FE camera!

P.S.: Thanks source! ;)

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After the new 135mm Samyang also launches a special Cine lens Hard case.

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A couple of days ago Samyang launched the new 135mm lens which comes in two versions for both Sony A and E-mount camera owners. And if you are a happy owner of many of the Samyang lenses you can now also buy their special case which comes in two versions:
[shoplink 32572 ebay]Samyang VDSLR Hard Lens Case for 6 lenses (Click here)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 32573 ebay]Samyang VDSLR Hard Lens Case for 3 lenses (Click here)[/shoplink]

Reminder: The new lenses from Samyang can be preorderes at BHphoto:
135mm f/2.0 for Sony A-mount (Click here) and Sony E-mount (Click here).
135mm t/2.2 Cine for Sony A-mount (Click here) and Sony E-mount (Click here).

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Live streaming from Miguel Quiles shows transition from shooting with Canon DSLR’s to Sony Alpha cameras.

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Miguel Quiles sent me the following mail:

Hey SAR! I’m going to be doing a free seminar at Adorama on Jan 20th that will be live streamed or recorded for the internet. I’ll be talking about my transition from shooting with Canon DSLR’s to Sony Alpha cameras (particularly the A7II and A6000). I will also be doing a live shoot showing how I use these cameras with Canon glass via adapters. You can see the details for the event at the link below and feel free to share if you think your readers might be interested. Thanks!

http://www.adorama.com/pages/SEMINAR-events-Mirrorless-Cameras-The-Future-Is-Now-Miguel-Quiles-012015?admin=t

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The number of Flickr members owning a Sony mirrorless cameras is growing.

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The graph on top has been posted by Flickr and shows the “mirrorless share” of the Flickr members. As you see Sony is growing and Micro Four Thirds shrinking. Fuji is doing really well and maybe Sony should learn from it and do the following:

1) Copy the “kaizen” philosophy. It means offer constant support and firmware upgrades on all cameras.
2) Create a spot on lens line with not to expensive and very necessary prime and zoom lenses.

Do you agree with me SAR readers? :)

And here are the most popular mirrorless cameras on Flickr:

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This week SAR readers photos selection.

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Zenon Toczek
Spider Fangs, Sony A7r, Canon 100macro +rings stack of 18 images

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