Meike displayed this new 85mm f/1.4 STM lens. The image shows the Z-mount version but there will be also Sony E, Leica L and Canon RF compatible lenses.

We saw the black finished prototype months ago (see image below). Now we see the white version and also got some specs:

• full-frame
• autofocus lens
• 13 elements in 8 groups
• 77mm filter mount
• 12 aperture blades
• closest focus The distance is 0.98m
• It has manual/automatic switching buttons and custom buttons.
• weighs about 800g. 
• The price is expected to be less than 3,000 Yuan (around $400)
  

Axel Wolstenholme wrote me this:

Hi Andreas hope your well, just a bit of info I think you might find interesting; I just updated my fx30 to version 3.00 to try out the new sony monitor and control app. And the camera now rejects 3rd party batteries, well you can still use them but you get a warning pop up then it removes the battery percentage if you choose continue to use. There’s no mention of this at all on sonys update documentation, but could cause a lot of issues/ confusion with people. Hopefully you can pass the message on, Cheers!

I don’t know if that’s an intentional step from Sony. Would be bad news for all third party battery owners (myself included)!

Andrea Pizzini Has Beautiful Photography You Must See

Had a nice chat with Chris!

Sony A7cII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
Sony A7cR at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
16-35GMII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.

You can now checkout the A7cII help guide: helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2360/v1/en/index.html.

And Marc Galers’ eBook now has support for the A7RC, A7CII and A6700 cameras: http://patreon.com/markgaler. The support site also offers users the options to download Raw files for all the camera and lens reviews (including the new A7CR and A7CII cameras).

And here is the beginners guide from Jason Hermann:

All images courtesy of CineD

Sirui announced three new APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z, Fuji X and Sony E mount cameras. All three will be released in November. CineD spoiled more info about these lenses:

Each lens weighs around 400g/0.88lb and has a 58mm front filter thread. The lenses have decent close-focus capabilities. The minimum focus distance of the 23mm is around 30cm, while the 33 and 56mm can focus as close as 40 and 50cm respectively. The Sniper lenses will be available in black or white finishes. The black version includes carbon fiber and metal gray parts, while the white lenses seem to have a glossy ceramic feel – which is quite unusual to see in a lens. Each lens should cost around €350

Asobinet reports that Japanese stores discontinued the A7rIIIA. There are still cameras in Stock at Amazon US&EU and BHphoto. But I guess the stock is limited and will dry out soon.