The only GM lens we know little about is the 70-200mm f/2.8 (listed here at BHphoto). We don’t know price and exact shipment date yet. But the good news is that the lens is really only slightly bigger than the current f/4.o FE version.
Both ePhotozine and Photographyblog posted hands-on pictures if you want to get a “taste” of how this lens is.
Those new are GM lenses are real beasts! On top you can see the 85mm GM compared with the 90mm FE and 35mm FE. And below the 24-70mm GM vs the 24-70mm Zeiss. Source:
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Hands-on Photos (Photographyblog).
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Hands-on Photos (Photographyblog).
Sony A6300 Hands-on Photos (Photographyblog).
Pixel Peepers on Guard! 24-70mm GM and 85mm GM RAW files images are available for download at Quesabesde. Let us know in our commetn system what you think about the lens performance!
Hands-on testing with [shoplink 44786 ebay]Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] and Techart PRO
I am pretty sure many SAR readers do own M-moount lenses (like I do). And here are brand new videos showing you how good some of those M-mount lenses will focus with the new Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E Autofocus Adapter. You can preorder the adapter at http://www.techartpro.com/.
1) Testing with [shoplink 44787 ebay]Leica 50mm f/1.4 (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] @ f/1.4 with Sony A7 Mark II (0:00 – 1:11)
2) Testing with [shoplink 44788 ebay]Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] @ f/1.2 Mark II with Sony A7 Mark II (1:12 – 1:54)
3) Testing with [shoplink 44789 ebay]Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] @ f/4.5 Mark III with Sony A7 Mark II
(1:55 – 2:42)
1) Testing with [shoplink 44790 ebay]Leica 90mm f/2 (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] @ f/2 with Sony A7 Mark II (0:00 – 0:47)
2) Close Focus Test with [shoplink 44788 ebay]Voigtlander VM 35mm f/1.2 (II) (lens on eBay)[/shoplink] at designed closest focusing distance 0.5m. The distance shortens to around 0.2m after using our Techart PRO adapter (0:48 – 2:21)
CameraLabs posted the full Sony A7sII review and writes:
If you do film under the conditions where the A7s II takes the lead, then go for it in the knowledge you have the best tool for movie-making at this price point. And even under conditions where the A7r II would match it, the A7s II remains a superb choice. But there’s no denying the A7r II has proven one camera can almost do it all and erodes much of the desire or necessity for a more specialist product. It will be interesting to see where Sony takes the A7 series in a third generation – I feel the S version needs more to differentiate it, such as 10-bit internal recording, but Sony has to be careful not to step on the toes of its professional FS models. Meanwhile the R team could progress to a point which renders an A7s Mark III unnecessary. But that’s just speculation. Today the A7s Mark II is the best camera at its price for filming 4k video in low light and comes recommended, but do compare it very closely with the A7r Mark II as you could find it already does everything you need while offering more besides.
The are a number of improvements over the previous model, including improved handling and controls, additional focus points, as well as the excellent 5-axis image stabilisation system, and internal 4K video recording. However, as competitors (and Sony) have increased megapixels and began offering 4K video, the case for the A7S has become slightly less clear. For those that own the original A7S, the A7S Mark II is going to make an excellent upgrade. The range of FE lenses available has also increased, and if you can look past the 12 megapixel resolution, then the A7S Mark II is capable of producing excellent images.
As for sports and action shooters, the earlier A6000 may have been no slouch, but I’m genuinely excited by the new capabilities of the A6300. In my brief time with the camera it felt quicker and more confident at tracking subjects, and I’d be happy to sacrifice 3fps for the new live update in the viewfinder. If it performs as hoped in my tests I’ll definitely be upgrading. The final word is the price which, at $1000 for the body, is double that of the now heavily discounted A6000. This isn’t surprising for a new camera, but it illustrates how the A6000 continues to be such great value and it’s a model I can still recommend
Perhaps the most surprising thing is the addition of both S-Log2 and S-Log3 gammas to the camera. Something previously not seen at this level. So where does this camera sit? It has almost every feature that the a7S II and a7R II have, but at a much lower cost.
If you need the very fast (120fps) refresh of the new EVF, 4K video and the improved audio functions (whether using jack plug mic or the MFAccessory shoe mic choices) then it’s easy – it will cost you less to get these than any other comparable route. Even the RX10 MkII no longer looks so attractive.
