(SR3) Rumors about a triple A-mount lens update.

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After all these NEX and E-mount news here comes a new A-mount rumor :)

Dyxum forum member TrainerKen wrote: “A couple weeks ago the Sony’s regional rep put on an event where multiple units of RX1 and RX100’s were provided for people to try out… I was one of the participants… Anyway, that night I asked him about the rumor of the new Sony 70-200G, and he did say a new one is coming, along with a revamped CZ135 and CZ85. They will have SSM and weather sealing”

I can confirm that a 70-200mm  G lens update is on schedule for this year (maybe coming along the A77 successor this summer). But I am not sure yet about the CZ135  and CZ85. I will ask my sources if they confirm or deny the update for the two Zeiss.

Links to check price and specs of the three current A-mount lenses:
70-200mm G at [shopcountry 17438]
Zeiss 135mm at [shopcountry 17439]
Zeiss 85mm at [shopcountry 17440]

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

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Open Box and Demo RX1, NEX-7 and RX100 cameras (you save up to $300)

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[shoplink 17470 ebay][/shoplink]

Non US readers will be red in the face for anger when seeing those new US prices for the RX1 :)
Anyway, here are the new RX1, RX100 and NEX-7 Open Box or Demo prices:

RX1:
Store Demo RX1 for $2,499 at [shoplink 17470 ebay]CameraLand (Click here)[/shoplink].
New RX1 for $2,635 at [shoplink 17472 ebay]ElectroElectro (Click here)[/shoplink].
Open Box RX1 for $2,728 at [shoplink 17473 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].

RX100:
Store Demo RX1 for $579 at [shoplink 17475 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
Open Box RX100 for $599 at [shoplink 17474 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].

NEX-7:
Store Demo NEX-7 with kit lens for $1,049 at [shoplink 17476 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].
Open Box NEX-7 with kit lens for $1,099 at [shoplink 17477 ebay]Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].

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(SR4) NEX-7n launch postponed!

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According to three trusted sources Sony decided to postpone the NEX-7n launch. The new launch date is not set yet but I have been told it’s not that far away. I don’t know the reason why they delayed it…but I hope to have some more details soon.

UPDATE: Of course Sony itself hasn’t announced a NEX-7n release date yet so this isn’t an “official” delay. It’s all based on rumors we get from our sources :)

Very important: Back in late 2012 Sony removed the SLT-FF high end model from the 2013 roadmap. And now they delayed the NEX-7n. Sounds like Sony is slowing down the roadmap to convoy resources on the FF-NEX development. But that’s just my easy and probably unjustified guess.

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Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!

 

 

 

 

 

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First review of the first E-mount Full Frame lens: Rokinon 24mm T/1.5!

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Image courtesy: ThePhoBlopgrapher.

ThePhoBlographer (Click here) tested the Rokinon 24mm T/1.5 lens which is also the first E-mount lens that covers the Full frame image circle. Actually Samyang/Rokinon announced five of these Cine Lenses:

8mm T/3.8 Fisheye Cine Lens for Sony E at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
14mm T3.1 Cine Lens for Sony E at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
35mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
85mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

If you buy them you can use them on your current APS-C NEX camera or the Vg900 and future NEX-9 FF camera! ThePhoBlographer writes about these lenses: “They’re sharp, contrasty, affordable, ergonomically excellent, and overall exhibit some excellent image quality. The textured exterior is wonderful when the lens is being held in a hand–though we overall still recommend one to use a follow focus system when using this lens.”

 

Reminder: As usual be aware that Samyang has many different brand names. Click on these Slidoo eBay links to see a list.
USA: Rokinon, Samyang, Opteka, Bower and in Europe: Samyang, Rokinon, Walimex, Falcon, Vivitar.

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