Category: Buying Guide

Best Lenses for Sony a1

Best Lenses for Sony a1 camera. Here are the good selection of recommended lenses for your Sony a1? Check out the list of best Sony a1 lenses.

The Sony Alpha 1 (a1) is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 50MP Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and in-body image stabilization. the Sony a1 is capable of capturing up to 30 full-frame images per second, using the electronic shutter, with full autofocus (AF) and auto exposure (AE) tracking up to an astonishing 120 calculations per second, with AE response latency as low as 0.033 second. In addition to the stills, the Sony a1 offers 8K 30p and 4K 120p video recording along with full pixel readout, internal 4:2:2 10-bit sampling, and 16-bit raw output via the full-size HDMI.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Sony Alpha 1 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), then you might be thinking about which lenses are also worth adding to your gear bag. In order to help you get a professional-like shot, I have read and watched hundreds of E-mount lens reviews and I also own quite a collection myself. Here we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-Mount lenses for Sony a1 mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a1”

Pre-order: Fujifilm GFX 100S, X-E4 Cameras & GF 80mm f/1.7, XF 70-300mm, XF 27mm Lenses

Fujifilm has announced a lot of gear today at its X Summit Global 2021 event. In addition to announcing an all-new 100-megapixel, medium-format GFX 100S camera and a new GF 80mm prime lens, the company also unveils refreshed X-E4, a weather-sealed XF 27mm prime and a super-compact 70-300mm zoom.

The newly announced Fujifilm GFX 100S, X-E4 cameras, GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR, XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses are now available for pre-order at major US stores: Continue reading “Pre-order: Fujifilm GFX 100S, X-E4 Cameras & GF 80mm f/1.7, XF 70-300mm, XF 27mm Lenses”

Complete List of Canon RF Lenses

This is the complete list of Canon RF Lenses. RF lenses offer higher quality, speed, and operation thanks to outstanding optical technology and design. Canon RF lenses are fast with even higher levels of optical clarity come as standard with the EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

The RF lens mount was developed by Canon and launched in 2018 to replace the EF mount. The Canon RF mount has the same 54mm diameter, but boasts a flange focal distance (the space between the lens and the sensor) of 20mm (24mm shorter than that of the EF/EF-S mount, thanks to the lack of mirror) and 12 electrical contacts (4 more than EF/EF-S, providing faster communication).

RF-mount lenses are not compatible with EF, EF-S or EF-M mount camera bodies. This means they are not backwards compatible with DSLR lenses that use the older EF mount. While Canon initially continued to develop several more EF mount DSLRs after the launch of the RF mount, they stated publicly at the beginning of 2020 that there would be no more EF lenses. Remember that the non-L lenses are not weather sealed. You can see the Complete List of Canon RF Lenses which is regulary updated.

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Canon and Sony Dominates the Japanese Market Sales

BCN Awards has released their camera and lens market share report for 2020 in Japan. BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide report.

Also CAPA Camera announced the top-selling camera rankings for the second half of December 2020. The Canon EOS R5 wins the NO. 1 best selling camera, Sony a7C with 28-60mm lens kit was the second on the list while the Sony a7S III coming in third place.

Among the top 10, Sony has 5 models and Canon has 3. Both companies dominated the top 8 models and showed a good fight in that.

First CAPA results and later on BCN results. Check it out: Continue reading “Canon and Sony Dominates the Japanese Market Sales”

Comparison of High Resolution Mirrorless Cameras

Dpreview TV has released a very useful video review. In the video, you can simply find the answer to the question of which one is the best for you among high resolution mirrorless cameras. Cameras subject to comparison are Canon EOS R5, Sony a7R IV, Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1R.

DPReview TV compared the Canon EOS R5, Sony a7R IV, Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1R to answer that question, including ergonomics, displays, autofocus, video, battery life, image quality and price. So enough talking you can watch the comparison of high resolution mirrorless cameras below : Continue reading “Comparison of High Resolution Mirrorless Cameras”

Best Sony Lenses for Portraits in 2025

Looking for recommended Sony lenses for portrait photography ? This guide will help you understand what to look for when selecting the best Sony lenses for Portraits.

If you are doing portrait photography, yo will encounter many different requirements for families, from natural group shots to professional headshots. After all, every frame is different, and style plays an important role in your kit selection. If you want to make sure you choose the right lens for the image you want to capture, you should examine the different portrait styles you can take.

Whatever the purpose, the best portraits have a calm and effortless vibe. But a photogenic model or perfect location is never enough. As long as you keep the following elements in mind, you can achieve great results every time. So here are the best Sony lenses for Portraits : Continue reading “Best Sony Lenses for Portraits in 2025”

Pre-order : Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens, Price : $1,399

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens is now available for pre-order from several major stores in US. The price of the lens is $1400 and available at B&HPhoto, Adorama, Amazon.

Delivering first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh in a compact and lightweight design, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens is ideal for shooting landscapes, portraits and street photography, for both stills and video. Continue reading “Pre-order : Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens, Price : $1,399”

Buying Guide : Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5 Comparison

If you want to buy an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera and are unsure about which one to buy, this buying advice is for you. Which camera should you buy, the Canon EOS RP (Amazon, Adorama, B&H) or the Nikon Z5 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama)?

Here is a video review by Jared Polin showing the Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5 comparison and help you decide which one of these two might be the right choice for you. Continue reading “Buying Guide : Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5 Comparison”

The Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2020 by LensRentals

LensRentals.com announced the rankings of the top rented photography equipment in 2020. Since 2017, the Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM lens has consistently ranked first in their system and always a hot rental item of photographic equipment.

In addition, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has been the most popular camera among rental users since its release in 2016. In terms of brand share, the top five are Canon, Sony, Nikon, Sigma and Blackmagic. So here are the short list of top rented photo and video products of 2020. Continue reading “The Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2020 by LensRentals”

Buying Guide : Canon RF 600 f/11 vs 800mm f/11 Comparison

Canon introduced two super long reach, super compact design, next-generation telephoto prime lenses for its full frame mirrorless cameras. Compare Canon RF 600 f/11 vs 800mm f/11 and find out which lens should you buy?

The Canon RF 600mm f/11 and 800mm f/11 IS STM lenses are unique telephoto prime lenses ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation photography, or scenario where you just want to bring your subject closer. But which one is right for you, what are the key differences between the two lenses? Christopher Frost shared his option to help you make the right decition.

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens: $699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the Canon EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market.

Canon EOS R5 body: $3,899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R5 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $4,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 body: $2,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 with 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens: $2,899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $3,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Via: Christopher Frost