Photonstophotos now published the real world Dynamic Range measurements of the new Nikon D850. And with the exception of ISO 64 and 400 the 2,5 years older Sony A7rII performed better across the entire ISO range.

Just to be clear, we are talking about minor differences that will certainly not make your photos better and worse. What is interesting about this test is:

1) There has been no DR progress on the D850 compared to the 2,5 year older Sony camera.
2) Sony needs to add a serious native ISO 64 support to squeeze out the best performance (Note: As reported by Jim Kasson the A7rII has a “fake” ISO 64 setting).
3) Sony might has reserved the top edge tech for the 2018 Sony A7rIII model (Note: Nikon surely uses Sony manufactured sensors).

And to not pass as a Sony fanboy. From a usability point of view the D850 beats hands down the Sony. Sony needs to improve a lot and with the A9 they surely did show they are on the right path on this.

Reminder: $200 off and free extras on the A7rII at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.

The video above has been shot using the 20fps feature of the Sony A9. You tell me if it works :)

This is the behind the scenes video:

Sony A9 at [shopcountry 60917]

via Petapixel

65mm at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. 

Marc Alhadeff posted the full 65mm macro lens review. This is his conclusion:

The Voigltänder 65mm F2 Macro Apo Lanthar is an exceptional lens with a strong character.

• Exceptional sharpness across the whole frame wide open at F2
• Excellent color rendition
• Reasonable price for the performance (900 euros)
• nice sunstars effects
• build like a tank

but you will need to live accommodate with

• Some CA
• Odd focal length : 65mm
• Bokeh good in close distance , less good at longer distance
• Only 1:2 magnification
• Focusing ring precise in macro but less precise for portrait, street photography

For me this lens will be terrific for portraits , street photography , some details shooting, proxy photography, but for real macro, I still prefer Sony 90mm macro that I find better suited with its 1:1 magnification

Red his full review at SonyAlphaBlog.

The lens is now in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama.

Get the lens at BHphoto, Adorama and Venuslens.net.

Dpreview thinks it is capable of outstanding results and those are their Pros and Cons list

What I like:

• Distortion is very well controlled
• Fast, wide and reasonably small
• Good build quality
• Sharp, even wide open
• 15cm (6 in) minimum focus distance
• 72mm filter thread

What I don’t:

• No electronic communication so no EXIF info
• Vignettes moderately throughout aperture range

Get the lens at BHphoto, Adorama and Venuslens.net.

Admiringlight reviewed the 70-200mm GM lens:

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM is an outstanding telephoto zoom lens. The lens is very solidly built and has a pro-grade feel like anything out of Canon or Nikon. It’s also outstanding optically, with great sharpness, contrast, bokeh and color and a very fast and accurate autofocus system. It’s truly a pro grade lens, though you’ll certainly pay for it. The $2,600 price tag is very steep, and is around $500 more expensive than Canon’s 70-200mm f/2.8, and Nikon’s slightly older 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II, though around the same price as Nikon’s newest FL 70-200mm f/2.8. High price aside, the lens is truly an outstanding performer. You won’t be left wanting for image quality or performance, and should be a go-to lens for a lot of professional shooters.

Lens store links: [shopcountry 61922]

Photozone tested the new Sony 12-24mm FE lens:

Upon first contact, you will notice how small it is compared to similar (DSLR-)offerings. It’s even more obvious in term of weight (565g vs 1150g for the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 HSM ART). Now you may expect that this comes with a couple of compromises but there are actually only a few. 
If ultra-wide perspectives are simply your thing then the Sony is a no-brainer. Highly recommended!

12-24mm Lens store links: [shopcountry 60805]

And Photographyblog tested the 16-35mm GM:

It delivers outstanding sharpness in the centre of the frame throughout the full aperture and zoom range, and also performs excellently at the edges of the frame too. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens does suffer from some distortion and vignetting, but chromatic aberrations are very well-controlled and it can even create some nice bokeh effects when shooting wide-open at 35mm thanks to the rounded 11-blade aperture. The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM offered pleasingly fast, quiet and reliable auto-focusing on the A7R II that we tested it with, intuitive manual focusing and great build quality, plus it’s usefully weather-tight too.
Overall, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is the newest and best wide-angle zoom for Sony full-frame shooters with deep pockets…

16-35mm Lens store links: [shopcountry 60804]

Stefan Immes successfully founded his Kickstarter project to realize a new Biotar 75mm f/1.5 lens. And his team from Oprema just posted this video shot with the new lens on the Sony A7: