This is definitely the best Samyang FE lens made so far and now it’s a real steal too: You get it with an unexpected $125 discount at Amazon US (only 6 left in Stock).
E 16-55mm F2.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
CameraLabs reviewed the brand new
In my tests so far (and I hope to do more) the optical quality is outstanding in terms of detail across the frame at all focal lengths and aperture values, and while there are also solid options on rival systems, the Sony managed to out-perform them at least to some degree. Impressively it’s also smaller and lighter than most 16-55mm f2.8 lenses without compromising on build quality, and this is important when mounting it on one of Sony’s equally compact A6000 bodies – I’m relieved it didn’t feel unbalanced in use. But it’s also the most expensive 16-55mm f2.8 lens to date, a little pricier than the Fujifilm version, and much more so than the Canon and Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 DSLR models, although these are considerably older designs.
So the Sony E 16-55mm f2.8 is priced high, doesn’t have optical stabilization and again I wish it focused closer, but there’s no arguing with its quality and portability. Certainly the price will have you contemplating if now is the time to switch to full-frame, but if you’re sticking with a Sony APSC body and are looking for the best quality general-purpose zoom to go with it, the E 16-55mm f2.8 is the one for you and comes Highly Recommended.
Preorders:
Sony A6600 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.
Sony A6100 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama , FocusCamera. In EU at Calumet DE, Park UK, WexUK.
These are the specs of the four new Tamron FE lenses that will be announced in October:
– 70-180mm f/2.8
– 20mm f/2.8
– 24mm f/2.8
– 35mm f/2.8
All four lenses have relatively compact size but are reported to still have excellent image quality. Not going to doubt that statement having seen the quality of their first two lenses!
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 FE:
In the USA at BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and Adorama.
In Europe it’s available at Amazon DE, Calumet DE, WexUK, Park UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, CameraTools NL.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE:
Tamron 28-75mm lens at at Amazon, Bhphoto, FocusCamera and Adorama. in Europe at Amazon DE, Amazon UK and Amazon FR.
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That’s an approximate size comparison with the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8:
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So here it is the world’s first slider with AI tracking. You can find all details on this Kickstarter page. There is nor product in those days that doens’t have the “AI” mark :)
The first review of the new Zeiss Ventum 2.8/21 E-mount lens has been posted on Kopterkraft:
The new Ventum adresses the needs of aerial photographers who like to save any extra gram on their drones paying off as additional flight time. If you use it for example with the latest Sony A7 series, the A7RIV (665g), you still get a package below 1kg which allows you to use also a lighter gimbal than you would have to use with a Loxia 2.8/21 – saving weight on both components
As the lens has a fixed focus to infinity, you should be aware that depth of field (DOF) depends on the aperture setting and that there is no option to focus on close objects. ZEISS recommends a minimum object distance of 15m – which is usually no problem when you use it for aerial photopgraphy.
Distortion is well controlled and you get sharp egdges already at open aperture f/2.8. The T* coating of the lens is able to protect contrast at a high degree even when you shoot against the sun.
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Sony RX100 VII Two Weeks Later | It’s Amazing and Here’s Why! (TheEveryDayDad).
New Sachtler and Vinten 100mm flowtech legs, FSB 10 Tripod System (Explora).
Sony a6400 + Sony 16-50 OSS kit lens (Mariusz Gajdzik)
Sony a6000, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, a6600: what’s the difference and which should I buy? (Dpreview).
An Introduction to Natural Light Portraiture (Explora).
Advancing Beyond Advanced: The Advanced II Line of Camera Bags from Manfrotto (Explora).
A7Riv 61mp SONY Flagship camera (Shaiful Baker).
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