Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 APO Update

The Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 is a good performing lense, but it probably should be a little faster for the price point. Dustin Abbott’s latest videos give a pretty indepth look at the new Batis and the Photography Blog gave the new Batis a 4.5 over all, with a 5.0 for image quality. imaging-resource – review/samples photographyblog – […]

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Sony Savings Expanded

Sony a7 Bodies Sony a7rII (Save $300): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama Sony a7sII (Save $200): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama Sony a7II (Save $150): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama Sony a7 (Save $150): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama Sony Alpha a6500 Deals With 16-70mm With 16-50mm and 55-210mm Sony Alpha a6300 Deals Sony Alpha a6300 With 16-50mm With 16-70mm With 16-50mm and 55-210mm Sony Alpha a6000 Deals Sony Alpha a6000 With 16-50mm With 16-50mm and 55-210mm Sony Alpha a5100 Deals With 16-50mm […]

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Photons to Photos Estimates Sony a9 Dynamic Range Compared to Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II, Plus Daily a9 Coverage

Photons to Photos has quickly become the go-to place for technical camera information first since first being featured on FujiAddict. Their estimated dynamic range of the Sony a9 puts it in a neck and neck battle with the Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II. I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if their estimates are […]

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Sony a99II Reviews and Sony 135mm f1.8 Discontinued?

Lots of Canon/Nikon photographers are taking a second look at Sony cameras after the announcement of the Sony a9 and now there might be one more additional detail to take into consideration. A user on the DPReview forums has reported that the Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA is being discontinued. Currently, this lens is in […]

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Sony a9 Kai, RAW and More

Most of the really big Sony a9 details dropped yesterday, but The Last Word pointing out how the a9 drops to 12-bit in continuous mode and Gordon Laing’s hour long video review were probably the biggest. I’m curious if the drop to 12-bit is only at the most extreme settings, but I guess we will […]

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Sony Imaging Pro Support Now Accepting Signups

Sony Imaging Pro Support is now available here. To join you must have a Minimum of 2 Sony full-frame camera bodies, Minimum of 3 Sony ZEISS® and/or G Series lenses, Be an active and full-time professional photographer, and Provide professional work samples. Benefits include: Expert Support Dedicated phone and email support Monday to Sunday 7am – 4pm PT 3-day repair […]

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