(SR5) Good news! Sony will present the new Zeiss 24mm f/2 next Tuesday!

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Carl Zeiss lenses launched the message on Facebook!

“Sony will present the new Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM next Tuesday. It is intended to appeal to experienced photographers looking for a large-aperture wide-angle lens of real distinction.
The Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) features the acclaimed Carl Zeiss Distagon design and rounds out the existing Planar (SAL85F14Z) and Sonnar (SAL135F18Z) models also developed in conjunction with Carl Zeiss. It functions as a wide-angle 24mm lens on full-frame cameras with 35mm sensors, or as a 36mm equivalent lens ideal for general use on cameras with APS-C sensors. Jointly developed with Carl Zeiss, it features the highly-regarded Carl Zeiss Distagon retro-focus lens configuration designed for wide-angle lenses.”

Good news! I hope that it will soon be available for preorder!

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(SR5) Official! Sony A550 discontinued! (Double replacement to be announced late August)

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SonyAlphaRumors already told you few weeks ago that the Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550Sony A550 will be replaced with two (yes two) new models with ExmorHD sensor, 3D and GPS. Now Sony Japan officially discontinued the A550! Reminder: Double A5xx announcement is expected by late august!
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UPDATE: New Voigtlander Leica M to Sony NEX E Mount Adapter on eBay (Ships in August)

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I really didn’t know that Voigtländer made a Leica M to Sony E-mount adapter! I have been surprised when one of our readers (Thanks Joseph!) sent us the link to the adapter on eBay: Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here)Voigtlaender M-mount to E-mount adpater on eBay (click here) (it is probably the most expensive adapter I have ever seen!)

UPDATE: Here the link to the official Cosina website: http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/acce/adapter/e-vm.html

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Sony TidBits (with first VG10 sound demo and new NEX reviews)

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Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam camcorder sound demo

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Sony Alpha A390 and A290 DSLRs hands-on (Engadget)
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Sony 20mm f/2.8 lens review on Kurtmunger
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What NEX(t)? The new Sony Nex-5- a field trial (Thony Bridge)
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Sony NEX-5 Hands-On Review (Photographybay)

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Sony 35mm f/1.4 G lens tested on SLRgear

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SLRgear tested the Sony 35mm f/1.4 lens and wasn’t really satisfied with the image quality at f/1.4: “Sharpness performance is quite soft, and chromatic aberration is high; further, on a full-frame body, corner shading is also quite high“. But they also say that there isn’t any better alternative lens on market. You have to spend $1360 to get the lens on amazon.
My suggestions is to take a look at the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens (click here to see the lens on amazon). Ok it is 5mm wider but it costs $439.00 only!

Click here to read the review: SLRgear.com

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