New Tamron 150-500mm FE reviews by ThePhoblographer, Julia Trotti and TheSlantedLens

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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ThePhoBlographer published the full review and concluded:

A 500mm lens captures photos that smaller lenses simply don’t. The Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has great reach. And while heavy, it’s not too heavy to wield without a tripod, thanks to stabilization. Despite making a big zoom compact, the lens does a good job of managing distortion and aberration. The center is sharp, and the colors are great. The long focal length and close focusing capabilities can still produce some good background separation.
But, the corners are soft and, while the center is sharp, at 500mm, you’ll be using higher ISOs. The lens also lacks weather-sealing. And I found the autofocus to be good but not great. (But again, this was partially from the camera body, not the lens itself.)
For about $1,400, the Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD does an impressive job of bringing distant subjects in close. While not perfect, I think wildlife photographers and hobbyist sports photographers will really love this lens — I know I did. I’m giving the lens four out of five stars.

And here two video reviews from Julia Trotti and TheSlantedLens:

Sony vs Fuji Lenses: Who is sharper?

Tony Northrup reviews several common Sony and Fuji APS-C lenses to determine which is sharper and the better value. We compare the Sony 16-55 f/2.8 GM to the Fujifilm 16-55 f2.8, the Sony and Fujifilm kit lenses to each other, the Sony 55mm f/1.8 to the Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2, and the Sony 70-200 f/2.8GM to the Fujifilm 50-140 f/2.8.

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.