Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master Review by Petapixel: “It Was Worth the Wait”

Petapixel reviewed the new Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens and concludes:

Should You Buy It? Yes. The specs are unmatched in the Sony system, there are no disappointments with the image quality, and it’s a lens that has utility wherever you go. It’s an easy choice.

Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. Fotokoch Germany. Calumet Germany, Foto Erhardt. ParkCameras UK. Jessops.

Dpreview: The Sony RX100VII and A7c are the best cameras for travel in 2021

Dpreview claims the Sony RX100VII and A7c are the best cameras for travel in 2021:

Best for family trips: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

The RX100 VII is a pocketable long zoom camera that does just about everything right, though it doesn’t come cheap. Its 24-200mm equivalent lens offers most of the reach you’ll need for a wide variety of shooting situations, while its maximum aperture of F2.8-4.5 means it’s pretty flexible.

It features probably the best autofocus systems we’ve ever encountered in a compact camera, meaning the little Sony can turn its hand to almost anything you might come across on your travels. There’s also a fairly easy-to-use Wi-Fi system to send images to your phone.

Video is also good – thanks to the camera using the full-width of the sensor – and rolling shutter is minimal. Also, the lack of an ND filter means having to use higher shutter speeds than is ideal in bright conditions, potentially leaving your footage looking less professional than it might. Overall, though, the RX100 VII is the most capable travel camera on the market: nothing matches its combination of size, capability and image quality.

Best for travel photography: Sony a7C

The Sony a7C is a lot larger than the RX100, but it’s the smallest option available if you want image stabilization and full-frame image quality.

It builds on well-known technology and includes an AF system that’s as easy to use as it is powerful. Add in competent 4K video and an impressively long-lasting battery and it becomes a package that can take excellent photos pretty much regardless of what you encounter on your travels.

The 28-60mm F4-5.6 kit lens is conveniently small but isn’t especially bright and has a rather limited range. Adding better lenses makes the package rather less portable. The Nikon Z5 is a little larger but offers comparable image quality at a lower price but, other than the lack of a built-in flash, the Sony a7C would be out choice if you want a travel companion capable of excellent image quality.

New Tamron 150-500mm FE reviews by SonyAlphaBlog David Oastler and Precision camera

Preorders:
Tamron 150-500mm FE at BHphoto. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Parkcameras UK.
11-20mm E at BHphoto. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Parkcameras UK.

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SonyAlphaBlog tested the new Tamron lens and concluded:

Its ergonomics are very good with many buttons (AF/MF, Focus distance limiter, Optical stab switch, Panning mode) but also strap lugs, a tripod collar with an integrated Arca Swiss plate , a zoom lock. Unfortunately it miss the focus hold button that you can customise that you can find on Sony and Sigma
The image quality is very good : very good sharpness, soft background blur, very good color rendition, very good AF globally (with a few exception for erratic movement at close distance)

Here are two new video reviews:

First full review of the new Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 E lens by Marc Alhadeff: “an exceptional APS-C Zoom”

Preorders:
Tamron 150-500mm FE at BHphoto. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Parkcameras UK.
11-20mm E at BHphoto. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Parkcameras UK.

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Marc Alhadeff from Sonyalphablog tested the new Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 E lens:

The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD (900 euros) is an exceptional zoom lens for APSC. It provide excellent results at all focal lengths with very nice bokeh, background blur, color rendition , AF, low distortion (except at 11mm) ….The only minus is the resistance to flare.
It will be ideal for landscape and architecture photography but also for video use, Vlog on the ZV-E10, gimbal usage
It is way above the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS and doing as good in the centre as the best APSC Prime for Sony Emount in the focal range.
A must have for Sony APSC bodies !