Category: Sony

Officially Announced : Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art for L-Mount and Sony E-mount

Sigma announced an updated version of the popular 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art prime lens for L-Mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This is the fifth lens in Sigma’s DG DN Art series lineup, joining existing 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 85mm prime offerings.

Inside the lens, the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has eleven rounded aperture blades to deliver smother and rounder bokeh. There are 14 elements in 11 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element.

The 50mm F1.4 DN DG Art is 110mm (4.3″) long, with a diameter of 78mm (3.1″), and has a 72mm filter thread. It weighs 670g (23.6oz). The current Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art model pales in comparison to the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, boasting a smaller filter size and a much lighter weight.

The 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art is expected in late February 2023 at a $849 MSRP. Check availability at BHPhoto and Adorama.

Press release:
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Rumors : Sony A9 III to be Announced in February

According to latest rumors, the Sony A9 III full frame mirrorless camera rumored to be announced in February 2023. Probably around CP+ Show in late February. Sony A9 II (Amazon,B&H and Adorama) was officially announced for almost three years, so this makes sense.

Sony a9 III will be the successor of Sony a9 II, and it is set to compete with Canon EOS R5/R5 Mark II. The Sony A9 II camera will have a major upgrade in core specification while maintaining a standard resolution of 24MP. While the technical specifications of the Sony a9 III are not conclusively confirmed, on the sensor side, the pixel count will remain unchanged, and the continuous shooting speed, buffering, video performance, AF performance, etc. will be improved.

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Development of Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Announced

Along the new Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens (Pre-Order at B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon), Sony also announced the development of Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens. This new lens is scheduled to be released in early 2024.

Sony is developing a large aperture telephoto lens G Master “Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS” with a focal length of 300mm F value of 2.8  E mount lens for commercialization in early 2024.

In response to further requests from front-line photographers, we are currently developing a large-aperture telephoto fixed focal length lens with a focal length of 300mm and an open F value of 2.8 as the G Master.

This lens is a large-aperture telephoto fixed focal length lens that is frequently used by professionals to meet the needs of shooting sports, news reports, and events. 
The 300mm F2.8 has been in high demand, and although it will take some time. Sony has a lineup of extremely lightweight and high-performance super-telephoto lenses such as the FE400mm F2.8 GM and FE 600mm F4 GM, so we decided to use a similarly lightweight and extremely high-performance lens for the next 300mm F2.8. We are looking forward to it.

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Announced, Priced $1,999, Available for Pre-Order

Sigma has just officially announced the new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts. It is the second full-frame mirrorless zoom lens in the Sigma Sports line, covering a vast 10x range and is well-suited for a wide variety of subjects, including sports, wildlife, portraiture, and fast-moving action.

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Leica L): $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E): $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

At a Glance

  • Lens construction of 27 elements in 19 groups (2 FLD and 3 SLD)
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motors, compatible with high-speed autofocus
  • Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
  • Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
  • Newly designed “OS2” Optical Stabilizer function: 7 stops at the wide end and 6 stops at the telephoto end
  • Rotary zooming using the zoom ring, and zooming grasping the end of the lens
  • Minimum focusing distance at 60mm is 45cm, with a 1:2.4 maximum magnification at 200mm
  • Three AFL buttons for easy customization and operate in any orientation
  • Weighs 5.5 pounds
  • Technical specifications
  • Sample photos
  • Hands-on reports at Explora
  • First look
  • Press Text

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Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Officially Announced, Priced $1,098, Available for Pre-Order

Sony has just officially announced the new Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens. It is a “normal” zoom lens, not only to vloggers and selfie connoisseurs but also to photographers and videographers. The FE 20-70mm F4 G standard zoom lens will be available around the start of February at a recommended price of $1099. You can check pre-order options at B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon.

Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Press Release

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New Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 Lens Released

Irix released a new version of their 150mm T3.0 macro 1:1 cine lens for EF/RF/E/Z/MFT/MFT/PL mount. Check availability and pricing at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Irix 150mm cine lens features

  • Ultra HD 8K ready optics with superb image resolution
  • Full Frame 43.3mm coverage
  • Weather-sealed construction
  • Same height aperture and focus rings
  • Similar size and weight
  • Color matched
  • Standard 0.8m pitch mod gears
  • Standard front diameter of 95mm
  • Multiple mounts: Canon EF, Arri PL, Canon RF, Sony E, MFT, Leica L, Nikon Z

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Here are the leaked Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports specs

According to the latest rumors, Sigma will announce a new 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS lens for Sony E-mount and their first lens for Nikon Z-mount in early 2023. Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports lens.

The previously rumored Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports lens will be the replacement for the current 60-600mm model.

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports Specs

  • Lens construction: 27 elements in 19 groups
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 45-260cm
  • Maximum magnification: 1:2.4
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 105mm
  • Size: φ119.4mm x 279.2mm (281.2mm for E-mount version)
  • Weight: 2495g (2485g for E-mount version)
  • Hood: LH1144-02
  • Lens cap: LC-740E
  • Tripod socket: TS-121

If you’re not happy with the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3‘s telephoto reach, then Sigma’s new high-magnification telephoto zoom 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 could be just what you’re looking for – a perfect alternative to satisfy your photography needs!

Via Asobinet

New Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Lens (SEL2070G) Coming Soon

Sony is rumored to announce a new FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens (SEL2070G) lens in the next few weeks. According to recent rumors, Sony will soon announce a new camera too. The new camera code is WW694956.

Currently, no info about the new WW694956 camera, could be the rumored Sony a7C Mark II.

The original Sony 24-70mm f/4 is quite compact and lightweight, but it was never the best performer. Stay tuned for more info.

via: Digicame-info

DpreviewTV: The Best & Worst Cameras and Lenses of 2022

DPRTV published its Best & Worst cameras and lenses for 2022. Below is a summary of their rankings:

Best lens:
Winner: Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII
Runner-up: Sigma 20mm f/1.4

Best video camera:
Winner: Fuji X-H2s
Runner-up: Sony FX-30

Best photo camera:
Winner: Sony A7rV
Runner-up: Fuji X-H2s

Worst lens: Fujinon 18-120mm

Worst video camera: Sony ZV-1F

Worst photo camera: Nikon Z30

Best Camera for Wildlife Photography

Here is a video review and comparison of several mirrorless cameras for capturing best wild life photography. Dpreview published a video to find out the Best Camera for Wildlife Photography. Here are the top mirrorless cameras for this genre in different price ranges.

Which camera is the best camera for wildlife photography?  Dpreview listed the best choice.

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