Sigma 24mm f/1.4 A-mount ART lens available for preorder at BHphoto.

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Some good news for A-mount folks! The new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 ART A-mount lens is now on preorder at BHphoto (Click here).

DxOmark tested the new Sigma lens (Canon mount version) and writes:

Although at first sight the Sigma’s overall DxOMark score might not look as convincing as the two previous Art models from the maker, it is important to look deeper than the numbers suggest, especially at shorter focal lengths. The Sigma 24mm f1.4 DG HSM is the finest 24mm we’ve seen, although against the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM, it’s a close-run thing. That model has slightly higher peak sharpness centrally at f4-5.6, but the Sigma has more uniform performance overall, including superior control of CA and distortion. It’s a worthy addition to the range and will only add to the maker’s reputation. Plus at around half the price of the Canon L-series equivalent, it’s a steal.

Reminder: Also those four new E and A-mount lenses can be preordered:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).

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Sony Tidbits…

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The Switch-Nikon DSLR to Sony Mirrorless, 5 Reasons a Photographer Changed, WPPI 2015 w/Jason Lanier

Sony FE 28/2 First Impressions Review (Backgroundblur).
Sony World Photo Winners (Worldphoto).
1$ solution to all the light leak adapter-related problems (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony ILCE-7M2 a7 II review at Photoreview.
New Close Focus adapter by Kipon.
Rétro Photo – Sony Mavica : des balbutiements à la réalisation (Focus Numerique).
Firmware update for the FDR-AX100 4K camcorder (Sony Support).
Kinogrip launch new Kinohandle and wired trigger solution for Sony a7S (Newsshooter).

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Rokinon 100mm lens now shipping.

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Both A and E-mount versions of the new Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 macor lenses are in Stock at BHphoto:
100mm f/2.8 for A-mount (Click here) or E-mount (Click here).
100mm t/3.1 Cine version for A-mount (Click here) or E-mount (Click here).

Sony US rebates:
Sony Alpha a7II (Body Only) for $1,498 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7II with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,798 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 (Body Only) for $998 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,298 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
$100 off on the A6000 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.

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Some cool tidbits: TCST tests Rebel and says you should buy Sony. And a special 180,000$ lens on BH.

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Quick tidbits of some weird/strange news:

1) Big LOL: TheCameraStoreTV tested the new Canon rebel and they kindly recommed to buy the Sony A6000 instead (see youtube video from min. 11:20 here).

2) Big $$$ for a 1,200mm lens: The most expensive lens you can buy for your FE cameras is that used(!) 1200mm f/5.6 Canon listed at BHphoto (Click here).

3) 2450mm f/8 NASA lens: Much cheaper and much more tele is that $33,500 NASA lens listed on [shoplink 36026 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

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This week SAR readers photos selection.

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Marc Galer on SonyAlphaForum
I am of the firm belief that there is no such thing as ‘good weather’ for taking a photograph. Even a grey day with drizzle offers an opportunity to capture an interesting image. This was captured with Sony’s FE24240. A great choice as a walkabout lens when you don’t really want to be changing lenses when it is raining :-)

1) Submit your picture with a message and picture here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors or on the SonyAlphaForum image section.
2) Like and comment the pictures from other readers here: facebook.com/sonyalpharumors/photos_stream?tab=photos and on SonyAlphaForum.
3) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

Note: When sending a pic feel free to also add a link to your site to promote yourself!

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New Sigma US lens deal: Up to $300 off!

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Sigma launched big rebates on A-mount and one single E-mount lens:
$300 Instant rebate on the 105mm F2.8 DG OS Macro HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$200 Instant rebate on the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$200 Instant rebate on the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$150 Instant rebate on the 10-20mm F3.5 DC HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$150 Instant rebate on the 17-50mm F2.8 DC /OS at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$150 Instant rebate on the 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG OS HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 Instant rebate on the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM at Amazon.
$100 Instant rebate on the 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
E-mount: $30 Instant rebate on the 60mm F2.8 DN at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

More Sony US rebates:
Hasselblad Lunar E-mount camera just got a massive $5,500 off at BHphoto (Click here).
Price drop and lot of free stuff on the A7II at FocusCamera.
Price drop and lot of free stuff on the RX100 at Adorama.
Price drop and lot of free stuff on the A5000 at Adorama.
Sony Alpha a7II (Body Only) for $1,498 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Tamron mail-in(!) rebates on A-mount Tamron lenses at Adorama (Click here).
$30 off the Tokina AT-X 11-16mm II DX at Adorama (Click here).
Sony Alpha a7II with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,798 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 (Body Only) for $998 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,298 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
$100 off on the A6000 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Price drop and lot of free stuff on the HDRCX405 HD Handycam at FocusCamera.
Special Mother’s day deals at BHphoto (Click here).

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