(SR3) New Zeiss lens to be released at Photokina?

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Following rumor is not from our sources so take it easy! It could be true it could be wrong!

At Dyxum forum member with the nickname “boyanphotography” affirms that “Today I talked to the Zeiss guy at IBC, and he told me that at Photokina they will launch the full MF line of lenses for A-mount (18mm all the way to 100mm (including the 50 1.4), they start with bringing the [shoplink 3962]100 macro[/shoplink] on the market at beginning 2011).

Also, he said Zeiss/Sony will release a new lens at Photokina (besides the 24)!!!
He said he couldn’t tell me what lens, though he said it’s a very big one .
Could this be the CZ 200mm?”

We remind you that those are the current Manual Focus lenses from Zeiss:
[shoplink 3960]Distagon T* 3,5/18[/shoplink]
Distagon T* 2,8/21
Distagon T* 2/28
Distagon T* 1,4/35
Distagon T* 2/35
Planar T* 1,4/50
Makro-Planar T* 2/50
Planar T* 1,4/85
[shoplink 3962]Makro-Planar T* 2/100[/shoplink]

In the meanwhile Kurtmunger noticed that the new Zeiss 24mm lens “does not appear anywhere on their site as of 21:44, 9/12/10 EST. Apparently, Sony’s US website was down on Saturday for maintenance(?)  As I was trying to update some links to the CZ 24mm F/2 lens I noticed it was gone on the Carl Zeiss lens page.  Could it be a mistake?  Or is Sony having troubles again?  Since last week, Sony has very quietly pulled the A560, A580 and CZ 24mm F/2 from their US website, I’m not sure about other places.  Very strange actions here.  I remember the date when the CZ 16-80mm was promised, and it ended up being released six months late. ” BHphoto is still taking preorders (approx. arrival November)

UPDATE: The Sony 24mm lens in available for preorder in all other worldwide sonystyle stores. Very likely it’s just a Sony US mistake…

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New Sony Alpha NEX-3 / NEX-5 review at Cameralabs

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Sony Alpha NEX-5 sample movie – indoor handheld from Gordon Laing (Cameralabs) on Vimeo.


Cameralabs is one of my preferred websites and they just published the new Sony Alpha NEX-3 / NEX-5 review (click here). The first line of their conclusions says: “The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is one of the most impressive, exciting and enjoyable cameras we’ve used for a long time.” :)

One more NEX news: David Kilpatrick tested the NEX-5 live sound (Click here to read the article at Photoclubalpha)

If you don’t own a NEX camera use those shop links to check for price and availability:

NEX5 (Click on store name): Amazon.com / Adorama / BHphoto / eBay

NEX-3: Amazon.com / Adorama / BHphoto / eBay

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Sony TidBits (+Sony A560 delayed and A580 coming to US market)

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Sony A55 fast lens video autofocus test from FIRR on Vimeo.

Via Imaging Resource: “Proving just how quickly plans can progress in the photo business, the company has now reversed that decision, and announced its intention to ship the Sony Alpha A580 in the USA from November 2010. The Sony A560, meanwhile, has been delayed until the first quarter of 2011, with the company citing unanticipated levels of demand for its NEX-series single-lens direct view cameras.”

[shoplink 3000]Sony NEX-3[/shoplink] Review (PhotographyBlog)

First Sony A55  unboxing ritual at C-Tec

Supeardeal at Amazon: Sony A550 (Body Only) for $499.99

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Message to our anonymous sources…

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Dear readers,

our anonymous sources are using our contact form (that doesn’t require email address) so there is no other way for me to contact them than to post on SonyAlphaRumors ;)

My messages for anonymous sources:

1) Thanks for all the help and rumors you are sending me :)

2) Don’t be afraid when you don’t see me posting your rumor. You will understand that I need to check the rumors I do receive! My mail is full of funny (false) rumors :)
Sometimes I do need days or weeks to get a response from other sources.

3) Thanks “A.” for the ZEISS rumor you sent me yesterday! Hope I will hear from you again  ;)

4) I need your info about the [shoplink 3228]Sony A700[/shoplink] and [shoplink 3032]A900[/shoplink] successor + E-mount Zeiss lenses to confirm some rumors I received.

For all people that would love to send me rumor but they don’t know how to do it:

1) Use the contact form on the right sidebar. You can avoid to send me your email-address or name. The form also doesn’t store your IP-address.

2) Please use some kind of nickname. It makes it easier for me to recognize you

3) Sometimes I would love to answer you. Create a fake gmail account and contact me. I will answer you!

Thanks!

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Sony TidBits (+Sigma aperture operation problems with translucent cameras!)

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Sony SLT-A55 – StedyShot OFF from SwiatObrazu.pl on Vimeo. (via Fotoactualidad)

IMPORTANT:
“Sigma’s lenses for Sony mount may have a potential aperture operation problem when used with the Sony α33 and α55 Interchangeable Lens digital cameras. To overcome this issue, we will be offering, free of charge, a modification service to our customers who have purchased a Sony α33 and α55 and own Sigma lenses for Sony mount. This phenomenon will only occur with Sony α33 and α55 cameras. Future production of Sigma lenses will be fully compatible with these cameras.” Source: Sigma Japan

[shoplink 3003]Sony NEX-5[/shoplink] Time Lapse Videos at SonyAlphaNex.blogspot

3D pictures with NEX5 + Sigma 105/2.8 macro (DPreview forum)

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Sony NEX-VG10 in Stock at Amazon US!

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The Sony NEX-VG10 is now finally shipping! Help us: Did you find other stores having the camera in Stock?

USA:
In Stock at Amazon (Click here)

EUROPE:
You can preorder the camera at Amazon Deutschland (click here) and Amazon France (click here).
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If you want to know more about the camera click here:

Sony NEX-VG10 Camcorder with Interchangeable lens preview at Videomaker
Test at Luminous Landscape
Sony NEX-VG10 vs Canon 7D (Zol.com.cn / google english translation)

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