Preorder links (USA preorders open on Friday at 9am NYC time):
400mm f/2.8 FE at BHphoto and Adorama. In EU at Calumet.de and ParkCamera.
CameraSize added the new Sony 400mm FE lens in their database. On top you can see the new Sony vs the Canon. They don’t have the Nikon 400mm in their database so the best I can give you is this screenshot from Matt Grangers comparison:
The Sony is the shortest of the three by a small amount. But the real advantage is the lower weight and the better weight distribution. And than of course the faster in lens linear focusing mechanism.
Miguel Quiles tested the EF mount version of my favorite new Sigma lens: The 105mm f/1.4 Bokeh Monster. He adapted in on the Sony but keep in mind the native version should have faster AF.
Below you can find more reviews of the new Sigma FE lenses:
If you are in the search of max image quality whatever the size, then this lens can give you amazing results. If you are more looking for a very good portrait lens for day to day use, then the Sony 85mm F1.8 & Sony 85mm F1.4 GM will be more suited for you
I am much more convinced by the Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art than by the Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG HSM Art that is a monster to carry It is a superb optic at a reasonable price vs other 50mm F1.4 and the size and weight are still acceptable for a day to day use even if on the heavy side
In summary, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a great addition to the Sony full-frame family, offering another high-quality 85mm lens option to the range. It is a very large and heavy 85mm lens by mirrorless standards, though, and certainly isn’t going to appeal to those who believe that a mirrorless system should be small and light.
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 is a fast standard zoom that is an excellent value for money. It’s rather sharp, and produces very pleasing images with a good overall image rendering. Bokeh can get a bit chunky at times, and there’s some distortion that you’ll have to correct, but when taken as a whole, the optical performance of the lens is quite good. Considering the reasonable $799 price tag, and the very high price of its competition, the bang for the buck is the best among all the standard zooms for the full-frame E mount.
In addition to the good optical quality and affordable price, the Tamron succeeds most due to its compact nature. In comparison with the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, the Tamron 28-75mm is so much lighter and easier to handle as a walk-around lens that it would be hard for me to entertain the GM even if their cost was similar. While improvements could be made, it’s a very solid effort from Tamron, and will fit the bill for a wide range of Sony shooters. I started out a bit wary of the lens, but have grown more and more fond of it the more I’ve used it. I’ve found it to be a very versatile lens with very good image quality, and it’s earned a permanent spot in my bag.
Sony recently announced the RX100 VI, the newest addition to its compact camera line. With six iterations of the RX100 series now in circulation, how does this new model stand out from the rest? Chris and Jordan take the camera for a spin and tell us what they think about the new, longer lens, the updated viewfinder and more. They even manage to fit in some well earned hammock time in the process.
We review the Sony RX100 Mk 6 (http://sdp.io/rx1006). It’s a purse-sized camera that creates better images and video than your smartphone can thanks to a 24-200mm equivalent lens. However, it has some drawbacks… the battery life is poor, there’s no mic or headphone jack, no intervalometer, and video is limited to 5 minutes of 4k/30p. Still, it’s the best option for those looking for a smaller camera (when you don’t want to bring your DSLR) or for smartphone shooters who want better action and telephoto shots.
