Back in May (via FR) there was a “non official” firmware update for the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 FE lens that would “upgrade” the lens to f/1.6. Now Viltrox debunked they released such a firmware so if you use it know it’s at your own risk!
In the meantime Viltrox has released the new 85mm f/1.8 II FE lens you can buy directly at Viltrox (worldwide shipment) or BHphoto.
Preorders:
85mm f/1.4 FE preorder at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
This little Sigma 85mm f/1.4 seems to be real gem: Best 85mm lens in class (says Sigma) super compact, relatively cheap and great autofocus performance:
This is how much smaller it is compared to the ugly previous lens :)
And here it is compared with the Sony GM (courtesy of our reader “lee.arw”):
This is the lens on the Sony:
Click here to see the image samples:
WH-1000XM4 headset preorders: Amazon US. BHphoto. Amazon Germany. Amazon UK. Amazon France.
Engagdet reviewed the new headset and states “The best just got better“. These are headset I will regularly use for video editing my Sony Alpha recordings (I do own the previous generation yet)
Preorders:
85mm f/1.4 FE preorder at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
Sigma says this is the best quality 85mm f/1.4 lens on the market: It will outperform the Sony GM lens and it’s more compact and a lot cheaper. Here is the full video where CEO Yamaki explains why this lens is that good:
Reviews and news:
Product page at Sigma. Presentation at Explora. Hands-on at Dpreview.
Video reviews:
Italian review:
Poll:
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You can now use our checkout code “RUMOR” to get an additional 15% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here).
Preorders:
85mm f/1.4 FE preorder at BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
Today at 14:00 CEST time Sigma will announce the new 85mm f/1.4 FE lens.This is how it looks mounted on the Sony:
Here are all last minute leaked images:
Specs:
It has the same price of the current 85mm f/1.4 lens (there is currently an additional $100 discount)
via Nokishita
Sony Japan issued a warning because the A7sIII preorders “greatly exceeded our expectations“. This means it may take more time than expected to ship out the camera.
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Sony A7sIII Preorders:
Sony A7sIII in USA at Adorama (up to $400 off with lens). BHphoto. Amazon. FocusCamera.
Sony A7sIII in EU at Fotokoch. Calumet DE. WexUK. Park UK.
New Sony A7sIII accessories:
You will also have to preorder the world’s first CFexpress Type A cards at Adorama, BHphoto. Amazon.
And of course the new Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader at Adorama and BHphoto.
Sony issued a new firmware update for the A7rIV (download here).
Improvements:
And Tamron released a new firmware update for he 28-200mm FE (download here).
Improvements:
