Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

DXO: Sony a7RIII vs Nikon Z7 vs Sony a7RII vs Nikon D850

The Nikon Z7 is an impressive performer, but if you’re going to capture photos above 800 ISO the Sony a7RIII is king. “the 45.7MP Nikon Z 7’s scores are very close to those of the 42.4MP Sony A7R III. While the Z 7 leads for color depth and dynamic range, the A7R III copes better […]

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All About Alpha Cameras – Alpha Studio Live Session March 14…Sign Up Today

This month alphauniverse will be hosting a three-part Alpha camera and lenses tutorial with Sony’s very own expert trainer, Amy Koppmann. The series kicks off on Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. where Amy will be live answering all of your Sony Alpha camera questions. Sign up now, and check out Parts 2 & 3 […]

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Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Pictures Leaked: Official Announcement Coming Soon

The first lens from Samyang’s spring collection the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE should launch soon. The Samyang lens sale is also still active if you’re looking to round out your Samyang AF lens collection. via Nokishita

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Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 Manual Focus Len Is Rumored To Be Announced On March 15th

Russian websites are reporting that the new Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 manual focus full-frame lens from Zenit will be announced March 15th. The new lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsky plant by Shvabe Holding. Additional information: The lens has 9 elements in 8 groups The angle of view in full frame is 46° Multi-layer coating 14 aperture […]

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The Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM Managed The Best MTF Results Ever Recorded by Lens Rentals

Lens Rentals tested the Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM and were shocked by how well it resolved detail. The new Sony 135mm is the sharpest 135mm ever tested and even super telephoto lenses don’t score as well as Sony’s latest. In fact, it scored so well at 50 lp/mm that they decided to test it […]

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Meyer Optik Görlitz is Back and They Are Being Transparent

Meyer Optik Görlitz is back thanks to OPC Optics and they hope to not make the same mistakes as the company that originally tried to revive the brand. So far they have released two press releases, which you can read below, but the second one is probably the most interesting since it includes: Somnium and Nocturnus […]

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