Sony is conducting surveys to provide input on fast A-mount primes lens development
In Japan Sony is conducting surveys (see image above) to provide input in a-mount lens development (A-mount and not E-mount!). Note that when Sony writes “121-300” they don’t mean a zoom but a prime lens within that focal length range! This means when they ask you if you want a “121-300 F2.0” lens they mean a f/2.0 lens within that range.
So let’s help Sony and give our SAR community shot on this. I copied their focal length suggestions…
Loading ...New Loxia 85mm test by Shawn Steiner
Shawn Steiner posted his Loxia 85mm review at Explora. We know the lens is razor sharp but the main hurdle from some SAR readers is the not so fast aperture. Shawn writes about that:
Another question for potential buyers has to do with the f/2.4 aperture and whether it is fast enough. Well, that depends. For most of these types of street shots, I generally wouldn’t be shooting at f/1.4 anyway—it’s too shallow for most day-to-day work. Portraiture would make me hesitate to choose this lens over faster options, but that depends on your personal style, as well. Personally, I think f/2.4 is just fine, as long as you are satisfied with all the other features. Sure, the bokeh could be a little smoother and rounder but, overall, this is a great lens. Just see for yourself.
The lens is set to start shipping right before Christmas at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama. In Eu at Amazon.de.
Sony Tidbits…
f/0.9 For $300? – FD To E Mount Speed Booster Comparison (Lens Turbo II + Roxsen + Fotasy Review)
A6500: Sony’s souped-up, flagship APS-C mirrorless camera hits our lab (Imaging Resource).
The new CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is available in the US and Canada at BHphoto and www.cosyspeedshop.com and in the rest of the world at www.cosyspeedhop.de.
Sony Stops Making 16MP Sensors (Fujirumors)
Using Nikon lenses on Sony Mirrorless Bodies- the Fotodiox Fusion Adapter on my Sony A7Rii (Jason Lanier)
A99II hands-on at DC.watch.
Affinity Photo 1.5 – our biggest update yet
Best Photo-Editing Software (Explora).
To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page.
Maarten: “Just finished a movie about a campsite in Holland. It was my first try with the A7 line up. I like to show it to your readers. For the rumor part: there is/are sun, wildlife,beautiful beaches and waves in the Netherlands:) https://vimeo.com/193142824
Save $320 on the Open Box A7rII at BestBuy
There is a new large Stock of Open Box Sony A7 series cameras on sale at BestBuy page on eBay. On the A7rII you save $320.
There is now a new larger Stock of A6500 cameras in Stock via third party sellers at Amazon US (Click here).
An overview of all Sony cameras with free gift cards can be found on that BHphoto page.
An overview of all Sigma lens rebates can be found on that Adorama page.
Among the new deals we have the $150 discount on Vello E-mount adapters sold by BHphoto.
Sony A5100 and great lenses for Sony APS-C (a review sort of)
This is a Guest Post from Per Kylberg:
Sony a5100 – The best second camera!
At least for me… After upgrading from A7R to A7R2, I sold my RX100III and a6000. The A7R2 IQ was so much better and I used it for everything. Then Life changes. For sad reasons there is now less room for extensive and frequent photo trips.
I need a camera for laid back photography!
The a5100 is 2/3 of a a6000, the a6500 is three times more. It is smaller and 60g lighter than a 6000 and half the weight of the A7R2. It lacks EVF, but has touch screen. It has the same menu logic (if any), but fewer features means shorter menus. The image quality and auto focus = A6000= great.
For laid back photo I neither need nor want every possible feature – simply simplicity!
How it works
Holding and handling the a5100 is at least as good as the a6000. The engineer in me recognizes that the right plastic is better than metal for camera shell. This applies for the a5100 – sturdy and reliable feel and better shock absorb (resilient) compared to metal.
I miss EVF! Not just for composition but also for steady hand holding. Re-training needed here! Touch screen with focus area move with just a tap is great!
Lenses
The plan is using it mainly with the 35/2.8. This is a 400g, big pocket kit, delivering truly beautiful images. The Sigma 19 2.8 Art, not as good as the 35mm is a very capable lens. The 55/1.8 “mini-Otus” is the best of the three lenses.
The Batis lenses goes really well with the a 5100. 85mm on the heavy side but OSS is very useful.
A5100 and Sigma 19/2.8 Art iso 250 1/160 f4.0
Pros
Great image quality
Small and light
Handling and build
Simplicity
Con
No EVF
55/1.8 iso160, 1/200, f6.3 (all images post processed with my Lightroom workflow)
Overview of great lenses for Sony E
Bloggers and in this site comments often claim that there are no good and cheap lenses for Sony E. Below are 21 lenses. Too expensive is a subjective thing. Selected lenses are “three digit $” – or two digit. Lenses I regard as rubbish and those expensive or heavy vs image quality are not listed.
- Want to go really cheap with great IQ? Get the Sigmas 19, 30/2.8, 60!
- A bit better IQ and more flexible? Zoom 10-18 OSS, Sigma 30/1.4, FE 55/1.8
- Really light weight: Sigma 19/2.8 Sony FE 35/2.8, Sigma 60/2.8
A5100 and FE35/2.8 iso 640 1/160 f4.0
Wide angle
Zeiss Touit 12/2.8 – seen beautiful images from this. On the expensive side.
Samyang/Rokinon 12/2 – owned this, great IQ, can’t trust distance scale
Voigtländer 15/4.5 FE – Great light little lens – on the expensive side
Sigma 19/2.8 Art – Own this. Good not great. Extremely cheap. 140g
Sony 24/1.8 – Wonderful images, on the expensive side.
Zoom 10-18/4 OSS – Consider buying this. Very good IQ. Expensive side. 225g!
Normal
35/1.8 OSS – Owned this. Great IQ, 155g
35/2.8 FE – Own this, superb IQ, just 120g
28/2 FE – Seen images from this – great IQ, 200g
Sigma 30/1.4 Contemporary – Seen superb images from this. 300g
Sigma 30/2.8 Art – Owned this, great IQ, extremely cheap 140g
Zoom 16-70/4 OSS – Owned this. Beautiful images and sharpness after had it rebuilt on warranty. Expensive. Just 308g.
Zoom 18-105/4 G PZ OSS – more than decent IQ, 427g. On the heavy side.
Short tele
50/1.8 OSS – Seen images from this, Great IQ 200g
55/1.8 FE – Own this, superb IQ from this 280g mini-Otus. Expensive
Zeiss Touit 50 macro – Seen beautiful images from this. On the expensive side.
Sigma 60/2.8 Art – Owned this, superp IQ, 190g, extremely cheap
50/1.8 FE – Know little, probably a tad better than the 50/1.8OSS
50/2.8 Macro FE – Know little, less expensive than the Zeiss Touit
Tele
The 70-200/4 OSS – owned one, would do great as it did on A6000
About me: Done photo since 1961 and used most camera brands, film and digital. Professionally used photo in my 15 years in graphic design. Transition to IT was a natural development. Job: System owner of virtual system at large transnational company.
After my retirement I focused on photography. I do art photo and the A7R2 is a great tool for that as large prints with superb IQ is possible.See my photography here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/perkylberg/
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