Full Zeiss 12mm Distagon review on the NEX at ePhotozine.

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We had a couple of test and image samples form the new Ziess lenses but almost all of them where done on Fuji X cameras. But finally ePhotozine (Click here) posted a full review made on the NEX-F3. They write: “Zeiss managed to produce a lens with optical characteristics worthy of the Zeiss reputation, that’s well designed and solidly built. Although this lens does carry a premium price, the additional cost isn’t so much that it will put this lens beyond the reach of everyone, especially those serious about using quality glass with their camera.

Zeiss preorder links:
12mm f/2.8 at BHphoto, Adorama and Uniquephoto. In Europe at [shoplink 18497 ebay]CameraCenter UK[/shoplink] and FotoMundus.
32mm f/1.8 at BHphoto, Adorama and Uniquephoto. In Europe at [shoplink 18498 ebay]CameraCenter UK[/shoplink] and FotoMundus.

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More Lens Turbo tests…

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TheMartists (Click here) posted a full Lens Turbo Canon FD review. It’s a very well written test you have to read if you consider to buy it! Another test has been posted by Ney001 on Flickr. Overall it looks like the Lens Turbo cannot match the quality of the more expensive Speed Booster. But I hope we can see a direct comparison soon! P.S.: the original Metabones Speed Booster has been officially launched in Japan (DC.Watch).

It certainly isn’t fair, but most of the Chinese Stores sell the Lens Turbo with the “Speed Booster” title. SO if you search for [shoplink 18583 ebay]”Lens Turbo” on eBay (Click here) you get 9-10 results. If you search for [shoplink 18455 ebay]”Speed Booster” (Click here) you find zillions of adapters! So be aware that the official Meatbones Speed Boosters can be found here: http://www.metabones.com/buy-speed-booster

 

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New 20mm f/2.8 pancake gets DxOmarked.

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DxOmark (Click here) tested the new 20mm f/2.8 E-mount lens. They didn’t test the “older” 16mm pancake so we can’t know if the new 20mm lens is better. Obviously the lens can’t match the quality of other more expensive primes like the 35mm f/1.8.

I still think Sony should do a tiny bit faster and a tiny bit higher quality pancake. I know, it’s easier to be said than made :)

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Sony NEX-F3 kit for $379. Gold Box deal on A35. Sigma A-mount lens price drop.

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The price of the NEX-F3 with 18-55mm lens dropped down to $379 at BHphoto (Click here). And there is a new Gold Box deal on the A35 at Amazon (Click here). And a couple of Sigma A-mount lenses got a price drop at Amazon (Click here).

More deals:
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 A-mount lens in Stock at BHphoto (click here).
NEX-6 body for $707 at [shoplink 18573 ebay]BigValue (Click here)[/shoplink].
RX100 for $494 at [shoplink 18574 ebay]ElectroElectro (Click here)[/shoplink].
Full Sony deals overview at DealsRunner.com.

UPDATE: Norm sent me this message: “Just wanted give you this information in case you don’t have it already but it looks like Canadians can finally benefit from the A99 + flas + grip bundle by buying within Canada from sony.  Until now we were forced to import the bundle from the US.  The $1000 savings will help drive Canadian sales I’m sure.
http://store.sony.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?hideHeaderFooter=false&storeId=20153&catalogId=100803&langId=200&cmsId=dslr_lens_bundle

Thanks!

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POLL: Select the future A-mount camera key features!

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I am very busy working on the new A-mount camera roadmap. As you know new FF and APS-C cameras will be announced in Q1-Q2 of 2014 and they will be very “advanced”. It’s really a very exciting time for me and my sources. And I am not forgetting the E-mount system neither! There will be a new NEX-7 successor and plenty of new lenses (including a 85mm f/1.4). But while I am chatting with my source about all that new stuff I collected your “dream features” for the new 2014 generation A-mount cameras (yep, I read all your comments and put them in a poll). I am now curious to see what feature is the most requested and should be done to be really competitive in the DSLR market:

Which one of my three proposals do you like most?

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New Sony RX1 accessory How To videos by Sony. And competition coming from Leica?

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Sony posted a sort of How To for the RX1. These are the shortest How To clips ever made :)  Here they are: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sony?feature=watch (scroll down to see the list).

What’s much more interesting than the videos is the rumor about a new Leica Mini M release on June 11. This could be the first real Sony RX1 competitor. A new Leica fixed lens FF camera? I don’t know it, but I bet it will be too expensive…

RX1 links roundup:
RX1 at [shopcountry 15824].
RX1 Gariz accessories:
1) They made a new half leather case in Black and Brown ([shoplink 16437 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
2) The new lens cap ([shoplink 16439 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).
3) The new entry is the anti loose button(!) ([shoplink 16438 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]). Don’t know if that will be really useful for you RX1 owners. Someone has it and call it how it works? Thanks!
4) And this is the really first time I see that. A special Leather skin hood! ([shoplink 16441 ebay]Click here to see them on eBay[/shoplink]).

 

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for Sony is now in Stock at BHphoto.

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Right now in Stock is the superb Sigma 35mm f/1.4 A-mount lens at BHphoto (click here). Found via DealsRunner.

One more deal news: Today Amazon updated the deals page and you can see a nice overview of all current Sony deals. Click on them to open the deals page:
Save $930 on the Sony Alpha SLT-A99V Digital SLR Camera, VGC99AM Vertical Grip and HVLF60M Flash
Save up to $100 on Select Sony Handycam Camcorders
Save up to $250 on Select Sony NEX Compact System Cameras
Buy a Qualifying Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera and Save $100 on Select Sony Lenses
Save $30 on the Sony HDR-AS15 Action Video Camera
Save up to $130 on Select Sony Cyber-shot Digital Cameras
Save up to $200 on Qualifying Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Buy a Qualifying Sony Alpha NEX Compact System Camera and Save $100 on the Sony E 55-210mm Lens
Buy a Qualifying Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera and Save $200 on the Sony 18-135mm Zoom Lens

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