First Tamron 28-75mm FE autofocus test!

In the US at BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama for $799.
in the EU at WexUK, Fotokoch for 829 Euro or 699 pounds.

I have little doubt the new Tamron 28-75mm FE lens will deliver high image quality. But the big unknown until today was…how good (or bad) will be its autofocus performance compared to the Sony 24-70mm GM lens?

Well today we got the first answer! Our reader Marcell just spotted this first autofocus test video:

Of course we have to see more in-depth videos to draw a final conclusion…but so far it seems to work pretty well!

 

TCSTV youtubers Chris and Jordan now work for Dpreview. And they just posted their A7III review video!

We got two big news: First, Chris and Jordan left TheCameraStore to work for Dpreview (Full article here). Second, their first review for Dpreview is for the new Sony A7III:

Sony A7III in USA at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, BestBuy, FocusCamera, BuyDig.
Sony a7III in Europe at Amazon DE, Calumet Germany, Amazon UK, ParkCameras UK, WexUK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Tamron 28-75mm FE versus 24-70mm GM and Zeiss size comparison

Since yesterday the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 FE lens can be preordered here:
In the US at BHphoto, BuyDig and Adorama for $799.
in the EU at WexUK, Fotokoch for 829 Euro or 699 pounds.

CameraSize added the new Tamron 28-75mm FE lens on their size comparison database. As you can see the 28-75mm is much more compact than the GM lens. But the trade off is you loose 4mm at the wide end.

The new Tamron lens has the potential to be a hotseller. So let’s see how many of our readers will actually buy it:

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Sony a7 III Review at Dpreview: “a new benchmark for full frame cameras due to its compelling combination of value and capability”

UPDATE: The Sony A7III body is IN STOCK at BuyDig (Click here).

Dpreview published their full A7III review. The camera earned the Gold Award:

Put simply, the Sony a7 III is a new benchmark for full frame cameras due to its compelling combination of value and capability – and the fact that this series of cameras has come so far in less than five years is impressive in its own right. For around the same price as an ‘entry-level’ full frame camera in 2012 and 2013, the a7 III offers speed for the sports shooter, autofocus accuracy for the portraitist, dynamic range for the landscape photographer and low light image quality for the couple at a candlelit dinner. And don’t forget about the best video quality and feature set this side of a dedicated cinema rig.

That’s not to say that in hours of testing and scrutiny, we didn’t find some things we would like to change. Hardcore DSLR users will grumble about lagginess in the user interface. Stopped-down focusing continues to frustrate. The a7 III’s chart-topping video quality is let down by disappointing video autofocus tracking. We know the weather sealing isn’t top of class, and yes, we know there are occasional artifacts caused by the phase detection pixels that feed the on-sensor autofocus system (but please, we implore you, read the image quality section on this matter before commenting).

But in almost every situation we put the camera through, whether shooting soccer, engagement portrait sessions, birthdays or friends’ headshots, we couldn’t help but be impressed with how easy it was to get great images with the a7 III. And while the asking price won’t be attainable for everyone, the Sony stands above many peers that sell for the same or similar prices. For that, it earns our highest award.

Yes, I also do think the A7III is the technically most well-rounded Sony E-mount camera ever made. Time to buy one and join our A7III facebook group to share your best pics :)

Sony A7III in USA at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon,  BestBuy, FocusCamera, BuyDig.
Sony a7III in Europe at Amazon DE, Calumet Germany, Amazon UK, ParkCameras UK, WexUK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Sony versus Sigma FE size comparison!

Demis sent me these images with the following text:

I don’t know, if someone already send you that kind of layout with the forthcoming Sigma FE lenses, but I did it because so much people asking about real world comparison.
If it can helps that’s good 👍🏻

Demis COURQUET-LESAULNIER
Insta: @demiscourquetlesaulnier
www.demis.nu

The first new Sigma FE lenses will start shipping out in 10-15 days:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

So it’s really “just” the 85mm Sigma that is really a lot bigger. Sigma also promised to make new lenses designed for Sony FF mirrorless only which should help to reduce the size. Can’t wait to see them!

First Sigma FE autofocus test and image sample by Jason Vong

According to BHphoto the first Sigma FE lenses will shipping out in late April. And thanks to Jason Vong we can finally see some image samples and check the autofocus performance:

Links to all new Sigma FE lenses:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.