SonyAlphaNex tested the [shoplink 4217]Voigtländer 50mm f/1.1 lens[/shoplink]. It has not a high quality as the Leica 50mm f/1.0 Noctilux
If you like the SonyAlphaNex image samples get the lens on [shoplink 4217]eBay (Click here to see current auctions)[/shoplink].
Via ImageSensorsWorld we learned that “Sony will subcontract the manufacture of CMOS image sensors to Fujitsu in an arrangement aimed at lowering production costs without revealing proprietary technologies to overseas foundries” and “The deal with Fujitsu should allow Sony to meet growing demand for image sensors while keeping production costs in check and safeguarding its proprietary technologies in Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported. A spokesman for Sony said the electronics giant has been considering outsourcing some image sensor production to meet strong demand driven by growing sales of advanced digital cameras and smartphones, but declined to comment further. A Fujitsu spokesman declined to comment.”
Is that good or bad news? Let me know what yu think…
Sony announced many new products and some of them are now in Stock. After the Sony A33 now the new Sony 85mm f/2.8 is in Stock. Click on the store name to get the lens:
Amazon US
We have some news regarding the Sony A55. The camera will be in Stock next week! You can preorder the camera now:
Amazon
Image courtesy: Photoscala
We found some good leaks in the past on mobile01.com (google english translation) that’a why we post the new E-mount rumors we found inside that forum. Those are the rumored focal lenghts and apertures of the new E-mount lenses we should see in 2011/12:
Four primes:
30mm F2.8 macro
35mm F1.4 Zeiss
50mm F1.8
85mm F2.8
Three zooms:
16-50mm F3.5-4.5
55-200mm F4-5.6
70-300 F4.5-5.6 G
Source: mobile01.com (google english translation)
Reminder (SR = Sonyrumor):
SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unkown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
SR4=rumor from known sources
SR5=almost certainly correct!
Video above: Sony A33/A55 commercial
Ahi Ahi Ahi! Sony Japan says that the video recording time on the A33 and A55 are limited because of the overheating sensor! The A33 can redord 11mintues only and the A55 9minutes. If you switch of the IS you will be able to record many more minutes. Sony also suggests you to “Avoid direct sunlight as possible“. Not really good news…
Photozone tested two new Third-party lenses on the Sony NEX camera. Both lenses do perform extremely well:
1) Zeiss Biogon ZM T* 35mm f/2 (Click here to read the review)
2) Voigtlander APO Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 (Click here to read the review)
Cosina/Voigtländer just announced two new Nikon F and Pentax K mount adapters for NEX cameras. More info here: http://www.cosina.co.jp/
Reminder: Two months ago Cosina/Voigtländer announced the M-mount adapter for Leica which is already [shoplink 3491]available on eBay[/shoplink]
