Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN tested at DxO: “looks like a super-compelling option”

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DxO conclusion is:

Not everyone wants large and heavy high-speed lenses, so there’s clearly an opportunity for compact high-quality primes. With such strong contenders in Sony’s lineup at this focal length, though, it is perhaps no surprise to see Sigma offering something a little different with the Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens. Despite some slight shortcomings, many of which can be overcome with software correction, image quality is very good overall. What’s more, if portraiture is your thing, thanks to its small size, great build, and relatively affordable pricing, the Sigma 90 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary looks like a super-compelling option.

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Sigma will soon announce the new 20mm f/1.4 and 24mm f/1.4 FE lenses!

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The Japanese blog Digicameinfo spotted the specs of these two upcoming Sigma Full Frame E-mount lenses:

  • 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
    Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
    Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
    Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
    Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
    Filter Diameter: 82mm
    Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
    Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g)
  • 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
    Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 piece of SLD glass, 2 pieces of FLD glass, 4 pieces of aspherical lens)
    Number of aperture blades: 11 pieces (circular aperture)
    Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
    Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
    Filter diameter:
    72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
    Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)
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Early Amazon Prime Day Deal: Get a $20 credit for Prime Day when you back up your photos

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The Pre Prime Day Deal Page is up and running on those links: Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon IT, Amazon NL.

There is also a deal for us photographers: Get a $20 credit for Prime Day when you back up your photos at Amazon US. There is also a 4 months free of Amazon Music and 3 months free of Amazon Audible.

There are more deals here:

Some more interesting new products:

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What features should Sony add on the A1 via firmware upgrade?

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Full spec comparison here at BHphoto

The Nikon Z9 is seriously challenging the A1. It’s cheaper and in some aspects it beats the A1 performance. If you hope Sony will release a new A1 in 2022 well, forget it. The A1 won’t be replaced at least before end 2023. But the camera will get some major firmware updates and possibly a new price drop too. So please let Sony know what you want to be seen on a future A1 fw update by commenting this post!

P.S.: Here is Marc Galers video on the latest 1.3 firmware update:

 

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Dpreview claims the Sony ZV-E10 still has the edge over the Nikon Z30

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A full spec comparison with Sony cameras can be seen on that special BHphoto page

Dpreview compared the two cameras and came to the following conclusion:

The Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon Z30 are very similar cameras in many respects, which makes it a little hard to choose between them.

If we were primarily shooting stills, we’d probably opt for the Nikon. The better kit zoom and smoother sharing experience with Snapbridge definitely count in its favor, as does its front-and-rear dial control setup. Its full-width video if you want 4K/30 is also a distinct advantage.
However, the Sony’s better battery life, the inclusion of a headphone socket, and the much wider choice of lenses are all compelling benefits, if you plan to move beyond using the 16-50mm power zoom. It exhibits a lot of rolling shutter effect in video, which is a major black mark against it. But it’s the ZV-E10’s autofocus that gives it the edge for us. It’s easier and quicker to use when shooting stills and that bit more reliable when shooting video, and we don’t think the Nikon has enough to counter that.

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Sony Tidbits…

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