You never saw this: The Gold and Emerald finished SonyA1!
Do you like this special Gold and Emerald finished Sony Alpha A1? Well, you cannot buy it!
Our reader Borrero created it using the AI image generating tool!
Leaked image of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN E-mount lens
In early February Sigma will announce this new 50mm f/1.4 GD DN lens for Sony E and Leica L mount. Here is the first image I got of this lens!
50mm F1.4 DG DN｜Art specs:
- Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 45cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:6.8
- Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
- Filter diameter: 72mm
- Size: 78.2 x 109.5mm (L mount)
- Weight: 670g
- Lens hood: LH782-02
- Lens cap: LCF-72 III
Topaz Video AI v3.1 is here (and $50 discount on the Image AI and Video AI bundle)
Both the Video AI and Imagq Quality AI app got a $50 discount (Click here). The Video AI tool got a new 3.1 update with the following new features:
Get sharper videos with the new Themis AI model
Reduce motion blur caused by panning, rotation, or zoom with the new Themis AI model:
Topaz Video AI v3.1 – Motion Deblur Example
Because it can use information from multiple frames, the new Themis AI model performs much better than its equivalent in our image apps. It also pairs well with the Stabilization model to reduce camera shake and jerkiness:
TVAI Themis and Stabilization Example
Themis helps you increase the perceived sharpness and detail of your videos by removing blur instead of just increasing edge contrast. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Faster in-app playback
The in-app video player will now play videos at up to 3x faster, as we’ve improved the efficiency of frame rendering. While playback may still not be real-time for large videos, it has significantly improved over v3.0.x and will improve more in the future.
Other quality of life improvements
The 6 releases over the past month have also improved the general quality of life of the app:
- Improved JPEG output quality
- Prevent OS from sleeping when app is processing
- Fix many issues related with image sequences imports
- More reliable login method
- Improve stability and fix various crashes
Sony will soon announce the new 50mm f/1.4 GM lens!
Image on top shows the current Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens
I had one new source that told me days ago that Sony would announce a new 50mm f/1.4 GM. I didn’t even bother to post it on SAR thinking that it was unlikely to be correct. Well, a second trusted source spotted by Digicameinfo confirmed now that this lens will be announced soon!
The code is “SEL50F14GM” and it will be basically a more compact and affordable version of the currently available Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens. My new source also told me the lens has “size similar to 35 1.4”
And like I told you yesterday Sigma will also announce a new 50mm f/1.4 FE lens soon. So I guess we are in no shortage of 50mm lens options :)
Sony 20-70mm review by Lenstip, Amateur Photographer, ThePhoBlographer: “supreme quality”
Preorders:
Sony 20-70mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera, FotoKoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
Review by Lenstip:
I am very pleased by the fact that the progress of photographic optics hasn’t stopped. From time to time you see such unique lenses being launched as the Sony FE 20-70 mm f/4 G, tested here. My joy is not spoiled by the fact that they are very hard to assess because if you deal with a unique instrument you have no reference point and almost no rivals to compare it with.
Of course there is always something to say because you can compare the tested lens to models which are easier to construct, like 24-70 or 24-105 mm devices. The most important thing is that the Sony prevails in all these duels, proving its supreme quality.
Review by Amateur Photographer:
Leaving aside, for the moment, the price, it’s clear that the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is a fine optic that delivers sharp, detailed images even when paired up with Sony’s high-resolution full-frame bodies. It’s a lens I really enjoyed using, with its extended wideangle range and impressive close-up capability providing useful extra creative scope compared to a conventional 24-70mm zoom. That 20mm wide end might sound limiting compared to a 16-35mm ultra-wide, but most of the time, it’s plenty wide enough for me. I could certainly see this lens becoming a firm favourite of landscape shooters who’d prefer to carry minimal kit.
Review by ThePhoBlographer:
The Sony FE 20-70mm f4 G lens is a lightweight, compact, wide-angle zoom lens. The extended focal length equips creatives with extra versatility. It’s an excellent choice for cityscapes, landscapes, travel, portraits, photojournalism, and street photography. And content creators will appreciate the extra space for the notorious selfie angle.
The autofocus is fast and accurate, with very few misses. Manual focus is more efficient when capturing small details with ample background separation.
Images are sharp with lifelike hues, plenty of bokeh, and lovely contrast. They require minimal editing. Barrel distortion is most apparent at 20mm and can be corrected in post-production. Or embrace it and have some fun.
Review by FotoKoch:
Mit dem neuen 20-70 mm f/4 G beweist Sony mal wieder, was sie in Sachen optische Qualität alles aus so ein bisschen Glas herausschleifen können. Der Brennweitenbereich deckt von Landschaft über Architektur bis hin zu Portrait so ziemlich alle Bereiche ab. Was uns aber am meisten überzeugt, ist die optische Qualität der Linse. Es ist rattenscharf, und ja, es ist so scharf, dass selbst alte G-Master-Objektive nicht mehr mithalten können und dabei werden Verzerrung, chromatische Aberrationen und Vignettierung bei einem absoluten Minimum gehalten. Auch in Sachen Autofokus-Geschwindigkeit und Bedienbarkeit gibt es bei dem neuen 20-70 keine Abstriche, womit es nicht nur für Fotografen, sondern auch für Filmemacher ein perfektes Immer-Drauf ist.
Tokina’s new 300-600-900mm Reflex trio sales start on February 3
Tokina Japan announced that it will start shipping out their new APS-C Reflex trio on February 3. Press text:
Tokina SZ PRO series reflex lens worldwide sales date announcement
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of the Tokina SZ PRO series reflex lenses.
Sales will commence on February 3, 2023.
The SZ 300mmPRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF, SZ 600mmPRO Reflex F8 MF CF and SZ 900mmPRO Reflex F11 MF CF are fully manual lenses, which adopt a catadioptric-type optical design. These lenses come in 300mm, 600mm and 900mm focal lengths, and are exclusively designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. They incorporate integrated mounts for Sony E, Canon EF-M, and Fujifilm X.
Thanks to a catadioptric optical design these lenses are very light weight and super compact. These products allow you to enjoy the world of super tele photography, and is a perfect option for users who are looking for affordable super tele photo lens.
Highlighted Features
- Ultralight and compact.
- Better suppression of chromatic aberrations.
- Low level flare and ghosting.
- Integrated mount.
- 270° focus rotation angle.
- Perfect round-shaped donut bokeh.
- 1:2.5 (0.4x) macro capabilities.
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