Alex Phan is testing the 600mm 400mm and 135mm GM lenses on the Nikon Z9

Alex Phan got the new MEGADAP ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter sold at Megadap.net. He is using his best GM lenses on the Nikon Z 9 and this is his feedback:

  • Full AF on all focus area
  • Eye AF works. Super fast.
  • Let just say it works almost like native lenses (95%). Still miss AF here and there but that is on Z9.
  • It is one of the best adapter to date that be able to drive the linear motor of the 600GM like native Sony Camera.

Test video:

Some images:

The new Sony 16-35mm FE lens tested by SonyAlphaBlog, TheDigitalDigest and Photographyblog

Sony 16-35mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Calumet DE. FocusCamera. Fotokoch DE. WexUK. Calumet NL.

SonyAlphaBlog concluded:

The PZ 16-35mm F4G is an very good all around 16-35 zoom and excellent in video.
For photos if you go with the Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM you will gain only in the corners and only at 50-61 Mix
For video production the PZ 16-35 F4 G is more handy on a day to day than the excellent but very bulky Sony FEC 16-35mm T3.1 which is more reserved for static production on tripod

Photographyblog concluded:

Overall, the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is a better fit for videographers than photographers, who may not appreciate the slower, looser, unlabeled power zoom control which replaces the traditional mechanical zoom.
On the other hand, it’s precisely that technological development which makes the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G the smallest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens currently available for Sony Alpha full-frame cameras, so even photographers who only ever shoot stills should seriously consider this lens for its unique blend of portability, features and image quality.

Sony 24-70mm GM II Review by SonyAlphaBlog and Hanna Saba

Preorders:
USA: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. Henrys CA.
EU: Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. FotoErhardt DE. Wex UK.
Asia: CameraPro AUS.

Marc from SonyAlphaBlog tested the new lens and concluded:

Globally The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GMII is a new masterpiece that will sit well next to the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS
If you own the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art then, it is not required to upgrade is you have the A7II or A7IV , but if you have the A1 or A7RIV you will notice a clear difference
Is it worth 2 times the price ? No , but if you want the best in all domains the GMII is the way to go. If you want the best for the money then the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art stays the preferred option

And this is Hanna Sabas take on the new GM II:

Marques Brownlee applauds the Sony Xperia IV for showing the future of smartphones

Sony Xperia 1IV at BHphoto, Adorama.

As you now the Sony Xperia 1IV is the first smartphone with a built-in optical telezoom. Sony is betting high on this kind of devices and a Sony manager just recently said he expects smartphones to exceed the image quality of mirrorless cameras in 2024 (I think this is just marketing BS).

Still, Sony clearly wants to be seen as the maker of the smartphones with the best Photo/Video Image Quality. Here is Marques Brownlee exciting take of the new 1IV:

Tamron 35-150mm review by Reza Malayeri: “unique lens that can do it all”

Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 FE lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Foto Erhardt DE. Wex UK. Park UK.

Reza Malayeri posted his full review on 42West and concluded:

The Tamron 35-150 mm lens can replace up to five prime lenses — offering 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, and 150mm focal lengths. It offers excellent optics, performance, and build quality at less than half of the cost of buying the equivalent five primes.

Over the course of one month, and various shooting assignments, the Tamron 35-150mm lens stayed glued onto the mount of my Sony A1. It was instrumental in allowing me to focus on telling the story, instead of worrying about my gear and being distracted. It’s a unique lens that can do it all, and would be a great lens for professionals and beginners alike.