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DxOmark tested the new FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II OSS and it’s the best lens in its class yet. They have tested the lens on the 61 MP Sony A7R IV, where the lens and sensor are measured together as a system achieved an overall score of 41, which is the best-corrected lens in its class.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens – B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.
From DxOmark conclusion: Continue reading “Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens Test Results”
Meike has introduced a new autofocus prime lens for the Sony E-mount that has a focal length of 85mm and an f/1.8 aperture.
The standard 85mm full-frame lens can be used for a variety of subjects, particularly portraits as the wide f/1.8 aperture and 9 diaphragm blades are designed to produce super smooth rounded bokeh.
Venus Optics announces Laowa 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The US price of the macro lens is $499 and available for Sony E mount.
Laowa Lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.
The lens is constructed of 13 elements in 10 groups, including three extrea-low dispersion (ED) elements. It features a 13-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F2.8, uses a 67mm front filter thread and has a minimum focusing distance of 20.5cm, at which it offers 2x magnification. Continue reading “Laowa 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E-mount”
The new Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G lens is now in stock at Amazon / B&HPhoto. The US price is $798.
Lenstip published their test results for the Sony FE 20mm G lens and concluded:
I have to admit I didn’t expect to be charmed by the performance of the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8G. Still, I had an opportunity to check out that lens not only during a studio session and my traditional session outside but also during a week-long trip to Iceland and it performed wonderfully well (several sample shots from that trip I post below). The lens is small, lightweight, handy, but it allows you to use ordinary filters with a diameter of 67 mm, a really moderate value for this angle of view. It’s a joy to use in landscape photography and its great aperture fastness provides additional advantages when it comes to wide angle astrophotography.
In fact, the lens has just one flaw, something you could anticipate and expect. After all it would be foolish to think an instrument with such dimensions and parameters would be able to correct vignetting in a perfect way. Well, all I have to say the final result of this testing category still was lower than our expectations so it wasn’t a complete disaster.
Taking it all into account I award the Sony FE 20 mm f/1.8G our Editor’s Choice badge without any qualms. The lens deserves it.
The new Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens is now in stock at B&HPhoto, Amazon and Adorama. The US price is $1,598.
Optical Limits published its full review of the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM. They say the lens it is an exceptional lens within its category.
See the excerpt from the review below:
The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has its flaws but within its category, it is an exceptional lens. The center performance is breathtaking and the outer image field is pretty good as well even at f/1.8 – quite an achievement. Technically, it is never really “tack sharp” in the corners (in high megapixel images) but no extreme ultra-wide angle lens is. There is a bit of field curvature so it’s best to pull the focus a little in infinity depth-of-field scenes. Image distortion is low even in raw images. Unsurprisingly, the vignetting is quite extreme at f/1.8 so it’s best to leave the image auto-correction activated. This also takes care of the moderate CAs. Positive aspects also include the smooth bokeh – unusual for such a lens – and the way sun stars are rendered at smaller aperture settings. The flare resistance is also better than usual but, of course, present when pushing it.
The Sony lens offers a very high build quality in a compact, lightweight package. The lens body is made of some compound material but it feels solid and combined with the anti-dust- and moisture sealing, the lens should be good enough for professional abuse. The AF is super fast and silent. If you prefer setting the aperture on the lens you can do so with this lens. Video makers will also appreciate the clickless option for it.
If you are an ultra-wide fanatic, the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM is your ticket. Due to its fast max aperture, it is also more versatile than more conventional prime lenses in this range. And it’s reasonably priced for what it is. Highly recommended!
You can read the full review here
Three new APS-C mirrorless E-mount lenses: Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Lens, Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G Lens, Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G Lens now officially announced. Here are the new tests for Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G, 11mm f/1.8 & PZ 1-20mm f/4 G lenses.
Preorders:
10-20mm at B&HPhoto, Amazon.
15mm f/1.4 at B&HPhoto, Amazon.
11mm f/1.8 at B&HPhoto, Amazon. Continue reading “New Tests for Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G, 11mm f/1.8 & PZ 1-20mm f/4 G Lenses”
Both the new 24-70mm GM II and the 16-35mm G are now in Stock. Designed for E-mount camera systems, Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (model SELP1635G) – Amazon US, BHphoto. and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama) now in stock and shipping.
| Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Shipping | Amazon US, BHphoto |
The new Sigma 16-28mm F/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a wide-angle optic that’s lightweight and ideal for landscapes. Here are the first impressions of the lens with some tests and unboxing pics.
The Sigma 16-28mm DG DN | C E-mount lens is priced for $899. Check availability at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.
Key Specifications:
Here are several new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Reviews. SonyAlphaBlog, TheDigitalDigest and Photographyblog published their in-depth review and test results for the 16-35mm FE lens.
A compact design with superb optics and a power zoom function makes the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (model SELP1635G) an ideal choice for all types of creators, whether that means you shoot video, stills, or both.
Designed for E-mount camera systems, the US price of the lens is $1,200 and available for pre-order. Shipping will start from June 24 according to Amazon US and BHphoto.
See below for the new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Reviews. Continue reading “New Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Reviews”
CAPA WEB posted the best selling lens in the second half of May 2022. The newly announced Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens (Amazon / BHphoto) for E-mount wins the top 1 position, followed by Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art lens (Amazon/Adorama).
Data collection period: May 16 to May 31, 2022:
| Top 1 | Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Amazon / BHphoto |
| Top 2 | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Amazon/ Adorama |
| Top 3 | Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Amazon |
| Top 4 | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Amazon |
| Top 5 | Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM | Amazon/ Adorama |
| Top 6 | Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD | Amazon |
| Top 7 | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM | Amazon |
| Top 8 | Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S | Amazon/ Adorama |
| Top 9 | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S | Amazon/ Adorama |
| Top 10 | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C | Amazon/ Adorama |
Continue reading “Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens: the Best Selling in the Second Half of May 2022”
