The new Laowa 200mm f/2.0 FE lens release is set for October 1st! Matt Granger just published a teaser about his upcoming review. Below you can see more images of the lens:
Laowa 200mm f/2.0 FE lens specs:
P.S.: The cat looks seriously dangerous!
New $500 rebates running on camera, lenses and accessories at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
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I think all SAR readers are curious about what’s selling hot—and what’s not—these days. I can report from reliable sources that the first batch of the new Hasselblad X2D II medium format camera (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama) sold out quickly. The cameras have already shipped out, and anyone placing a preorder now will likely have to wait until at least the end of September to receive theirs.
Just imagine how a Sony medium format camera would sell if it had that super fast Sony Autofocus….
Hasselblad X2D II at B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet DE, WexUK.
In a recent video, photographer Patrick shares his excitement for Sony’s latest telephoto lenses—and makes a compelling case for the next one Sony should build: a 500mm f/4 G Master.
Patrick praises the outstanding performance of the Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS and the new Sony 50-150mm f/2.8 G Master, calling them “game-changing” for sports and wildlife photography. He’s already planning to bring the 50-150mm GM to the sidelines of high school basketball games this fall.
“The 300mm f/2.8 and 50-150mm f/2.8 together give me such incredible versatility. But there’s still one lens missing.”
Why Sony should release a 500mm f/4 GM
Patrick argues that a 500mm f/4 would perfectly complete Sony’s long lens lineup—filling the gap between the Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS and the Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS. He wants a lighter, more affordable super-telephoto that still delivers that razor-sharp “eye candy” look you only get past 400mm.
According to him, in the old days of prime-only setups, the 300/500/600 trio was a common focal-length progression. Today, a 500mm f/4 GM would make a lot more sense than jumping straight from 300mm to the massive 600mm.
Other lenses on his wish list:
Patrick ends the video with a clear message to Sony:
“If you build a 500mm f/4 G Master, I will buy it. No question.”
What do you think? Should Sony add a 500mm f/4 GM to the lineup? What long lens are you still waiting for?
Check out the lenses Patrick mentioned:
Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 G Master (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK)
Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK)
Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK)
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK)
On August 31 at 2pm eastern time you are kindly invited to follow the new BHphoto Creator Table event (Click here):
On August 30 Viltrox will launch this new 56mm f/1.2 APS-C E-mount AF lens. This lens is likely to be priced close to $600 just like the current 27 and 75mm f/1.2 E lenses:
Hasselblad X2D II at B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet DE, WexUK.
DJI owned Hasselblad has officially unveiled the new X2D II medium format camera (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama) with the well known 100MP Sony sensor (Press text on Explora). But this new release is absolutely worth your attention because of a couple of exciting features:
The X2D II is a glimpse of where camera tech is heading—and it’s built around a Sony sensor. Its LIDAR AF system, class-leading IBIS and simplified UI are the kind of innovations we’d love to see Sony adopt in future Alpha and Cine gear.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C Specifications:
Preorder the Hasselblad X2D II: B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet DE, WexUK.
