Sony Tidbits…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frU0xYZGaE8
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Hands-on Review

Sony A7riii Hidden Feature: Priority AWB (Enthusiastphotoblog).
Sony is working on high-sensitivity dual-camera setup (Dpreview).
NAMM 2018: Zoom Announces F1 Field Recorder with Shotgun or Lavalier Microphone (Explora).
Sony A7III hands-on by DC.watch.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5x – 5x Ultra Macro lens review (Photobyrichard).
3 vintage lenses with the same model (Mathieu Stern)

Personal photos and tests from SAR Admin Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and 500px.

Hendrik: “I made a video about the Sigma 16 mm f/ 1.4 Lens with the Sony a6500, maybe it’s something to show people in a future Sony Tidbits: https://youtu.be/SHlUEBE6f8c It’s quite different from all the other videos about the lens as it’s actually shot outdoors for the most part, and shows how good the Autofocus is and how the lens works in snowy environments.”

We have our own Facebook camera groups and pages you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIII group and Sony A7rIII page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7III page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.+

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Godox announces the new V350S Flash for Sony

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Godox announced the new V350S Flash for Sony. You can preorder it now at BHphoto. This version of their flash works with rechargeable batteries.

New lenses:
New Laowa 9mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens is now available for preorder at VenusLens Store.
Five new Opteka APS-C E-mount lenses are now in Stock at BHphoto.
Zonlai announced a new 22mm f/1.8 APS-C E-mount lens. You can buy it on Amazon US in Black or Silver finish. It’s also available in Europe through Amazon DE and Amazon UK.
Kamlan released the new 55mm f/1.2 Full Frame E-mount lens. You can already buy it at Amazon US and Amazon DE.

Sony A7III preorder links:
Sony A7III in USA at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon,  BestBuy, FocusCamera, BuyDig.
Sony a7III in Europe at Amazon DE, Calumet Germany, Amazon UK, ParkCameras UK, WexUK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

Sony US deals:
Up to $900 off on Sony camera sand lenses. See full special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig.
Up to $500 trade-in bonus to buy a Sony cameras. See special page at BHphoto, Adorama, Buydig, FocusCamera.

Zeiss launched new savings on Batis-Loxia lenses:
You save $500 on the Batis 135mm lens at Bhphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
You save $200 on the Batis 85mm lens at Bhphoto and Adorama.
You save $200 on the Loxia 85mm lens at Bhphoto and Adorama.
You save $130 on the Batis 25mm lens at Bhphoto and Amazon.

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(SR3) Sigma 50mm 1.4 f/1.4 APS-C E-mount has 9 blades, weights less than 300g and is priced around $600.

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End of 2017 Sigma did show this roadmap image teasing a new fast APS-C E-mount lens. A sources just shared the possible specs of this lens:

“Sigma 50/1.4 APS-C E-mount: 9 blades, less than 300g, around $600. Most probably around NAB 2018.”

If this rumor gets confirmed it will be definitely good news for all A5xxx-A6xxx camera owners.

Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

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Today only! Super European deals on Sony cameras/lenses at Amazon

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Today European Amazon stores launched many new Sony deals:

Amazon Germany:
– 24 hours savings on 15 lenses
– 31% off on the 16-70mm Zeiss E-mount lens.
– 24% off on the 70-300mm G lens.
– 28% off on the 35mm f/1.8 E-mount lens.
– 14% off on the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF FE
– 27% off on the Wallimex 8mm f/2.8 E-mount lens.
– 54% off on the Tamron 24-70mm A-mount lens.

Amazon Spain:
– Zeiss 55mm FE for 688 Euro only.
– Sony A6300 for 674 Euro only.

Amazon UK:
– Sony RX10m3 for £1,059.00.

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First real world test of the new Sigma 135mm and 35mm FE lens by Chris Chu

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The one thing that makes those new native Sigma FE lenses interesting is that Sigma said autofocus will be much better than on the MC-11. Our reader Chris Chu is the only person so far who got one of these native FE lenses and what he writes sounds promising:

“Got the FE 135/F1.8 ART lens. AF Performance is as good as native lens, Eye-AF in burst shooting much better than 85GM“

And he also got the 35mm FE:

Received the FE35/1.4 ART😝 Much sharper than Zeiss 35/1.4ZA, but the bokeh is not as smooth😐 AF performance and size/weight are at the same level

Here said he will soon share more info and images on our Sony A9 and Sony A7III facebook groups.

Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

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Sigma China invites for an E-mount event on March 30

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Sigma China sent this invitation for an E-mount event on March 30. Don’t know if that’s just to present the new FE lenses shown at CP+ or if hey will finally announce the new 50mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mout lens.

This is the Sigma roadmap for 2018:

 

via Weibo

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Sigma FE lens preorder links:
All lenses listed on one page at BHphoto (Click here). In detail:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for $1,599 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for $849 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 for $899 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for $949 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for $1,199 at BHphoto and Adorama.
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 for $1,399 at BHphoto and Adorama.

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(SR1) Crazy fun rumors: Sony As7III with 15 Megapixel organic sensor

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Sometimes I receive crazy rumors they are worth to be posted for the sake of clickbait, discussion and fun. Before you read it a warning: This is not a rumor coming from trusted sources and it also “smells” like this is untrue. But it happens 1 time out of 10 that these crazy rumors get true so let’s have some fun today:

Sony A7sIII
organic sensor with 15.4 mpx and an iso range (32 to 1.638.400) to destroy the competition. the organic sensor was set to be part of the fourth gen of the A7 line.
the A7r3 out perform d850 and 5d m4.
Same thing with the A7 iii vs 6d2.
however with the original A7s iii sony has struggled to outperform or at least to match the panasonics that’s why they decided to bring some specs from the A7s 4 and the sensor is one of those.

Would certainly love the A7sIIi having a completely new kiond of sensor. But I suspect that source only had a nice dream :)

Now what we know for sure about the A7sIII:
Sony has yet not registered any new camera code in Asia. It could mean the A7sIII might NOT be announced soon. Expect same A7rIII body improvements and 4k60fps video recording.

 

Notes on those kind of (im-)possible rumors:

  • Fake rumors sent by so claimed sources that are known to create fake rumors are NOT included. What you see here are messages I got from unknown sources where I have no track of any “rumor history”
  • It’s by readers request that I create this sum up of low ranked rumors. But please remind all that these are not rumors from trusted sources and don’t count me accountable on those kind of very low ranked rumors :)
  • The last year a couple of those “impossible” rumors were right (RX1rII and A6300 specs). So miracles sometimes can happen :)
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