Sony Savings Are Back

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 10, 2023


Sony brought back discounts in advance of Amazon Prime Day, which we will be covering here tomorrow so check back. Other retailers have also added new products onsale. I decided to create a new section highlighting new Sony products that are being discounted along with items that have seen their discount substantially increased at the top of the post.

New and Biggest Sony Savings Yet
Sony a7IV Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Save $300:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III Save $500:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6600 Save $400:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6400 Save $150:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony ZV-1F Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Camera Bodies
Sony a7IV Save $100: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7IVa Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIIIa Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III Save $500: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7II Save $500: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7C Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Sony a6600 Save $400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6400 Save $150: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony ZV-1F Save $100: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lenses
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 24-105mm Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 Save $100:
B&H Photo /Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Save $300:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 200-600mm FE Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 Save $100:
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4.0 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo /Amazon/Adorama

Tamron Lenses
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE Save $80:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma Lenses
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
SIGMA 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Save $80:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $50
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $50
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $50
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Voigtlander Lenses
Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 ASPH III (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 FE (Save $350):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Samsung 4TB SSD Save 40%: Amazon / B&H Photo / Adorama

Battery Banks
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

New Apple M2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2023
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
ON1 NoNoise AI
ON1 Portrait AI
ON1 HDR
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One

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Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Discontinued

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 10, 2023


The Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS is listed as discontinued at B&H Photo and Adorama, but there are a few lenses available on Amazon still. If Sony doesn’t replace the lens then Tamron and Laowa have affordable lenses at a similar focal length. The discontinuation comes in advance of the Sony a6700 launch.

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Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Laowa 10-18mm f4.5-5.6:
Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony’s a6700 Announcement Event on July 12th is Imminent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 10, 2023

Sony posted its Livestream for the Sony a6700 announcement event, below are three plausible sets of specs.

Previously Rumorsed Specs here

  • Name: a6700
  • Sensor: 26mp (same FX30 sensor)
  • IBIS: 7 stops
  • Ai processor (same Sony ZV-E1 processor)
  • 6k30p 10bit. 4k120 (1.19 crop). 4k120 will come in FW update along with it
  • 3.69m dot viewfinder
  • 2 SD/CF type A cards
  • The body will be a new design. It will still have the EVF on the left, but it will have a scroll wheel on the front under the shutter button. The grip is redesigned and more ergonomic. The body will be about 3mm deeper and 4mm taller.
  • Basically, it is going to be a stills version of the fx30. Due to the cost of the VF, shutter, and a few other things it is looking like the price will be $1999.
  • Announcement date: the beginning of July (source: Dpreview)

Previously Rumorsed Specs here

  • 26 MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor (same as in the FX30)
  • IBIS: 7 stops
  • AI processor (same as in the Sony ZV-E1)
  • 4k 120 (1.19 crop)
  • Newly designed body: 3mm deeper and 4mm taller
  • Improved camera grip with better ergonomics
  • S-Cinetone
  • S-Log3, 4:2:2 10-bit internal
  • 5-axis image stabilization
  • Updated Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF 3.69m-dot resolution
  • Sony E PZ 15-45mm F3.5-5.6
  • Announcement date: July 12th, 2023

Previously Rumored Specs here

  • 26MP IMX571 Sensor (same one as the Fujifilm X-T3)
  • 12 FPS Continuous Shooting
  • Shutter 1/6000th – 30 seconds
  • 4K 60p
  • 2k 180P
  • 10-bit internal
  • Dual SD Card Slots
  • 3.5mm mic input
  • Improved IBIS
  • Improved Tracking
  • Quick Charging
  • 560g
  • 124 X 85 X 57mm

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Fotodiox Pro Fusion Sony E lens to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 9, 2023

Fotodiox Pro Fusion: B&H Photo / Amazon

Fotodiox announced a new Pro Fusion super-thin Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera smart autofocus adapter with fully automated functions. Here are the details:

  • Sony Alpha E-Mount Lenses to Nikon Z-Mount Mirrorless Cameras; infinity focus or beyond guaranteed
  • Built-in FUSION technology enables electronic communication and control between lens and camera
  • Restores automated functions on most lenses such as auto-focus, aperture control, image stabilization and more with compatible lenses
  • Precise fit and solid all-metal construction with chrome plated brass mounts for secure and solid fit; lens has no play, gap or wiggling when mounted on adapter and no adjustments required
  • Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Price: $249.95
Lens MountSony Alpha E-Mount Mirrorless Lenses
Body MountNikon Z-Mount Mirrorless Camera
Product Dimensions2.7 x 2.7 x 0.5 in (6.8 x 6.8 x 1.3 cm)
0.11 lb (1.7 oz)
Shipping Dimensions5 x 5 x 5 in (12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
0.88 lb (14 oz)
ManufacturerFotodiox Inc.
WarrantyLimited 24-Months

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PP: AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro vs Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 8, 2023

AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro: Amazon
Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14: Amazon / B&H Photo

The AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Probe Macro is quite a unique lens that Chris and Jordan decided to review and surprisingly they find the lens to be sharper than Laowa’s Probe lens.

  • The lens is best for video
  • AstrHori is made for APS-C while the Laowa is for Full Frame
  • You will want a slider to create the best results
  • Many cameras shoot in Super 35 mode which is APS-C
  • The AstrHori is a f/8 while the Laowa is a f/14
  • Both power their light via USB
  • Both are waterproof up to the USB port
  • The original Laowa lens doesn’t have a removable head
  • The AstrHori does allow you to remove the lens so they can release adapters in the future
  • The AstrHori is about 27mm full frame equivalent
  • The Laowa is 24mm on Full Frame and 36mm on APS-C
  • the AstrHori should be wider all around but it is mainly longer on the wide end since the AsrHori has better magnification and there might be some focus breathing so the Laowa comes off wider sometimes
  • AstrHori is a very flat shooting lens
  • The AstrHori is sharp wide open and you only get more contrast by stopping down to f/14
  • The AstrHori is very sharp and has more detail than the Laowa
  • AstrHori is way more affordable than the Laowa

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SAB: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 8, 2023


Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8: B&H Photo / Adorama

Sony Alpha Blog posted its full Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 review which you can read in full here. You can check out the pro/cons below:

Pros

  • Very good sharpness wide open on A7RIV (61Mpix) and Excellent on A1 (50Mpix)
  • Excellent sharpness in the centre as of F4
  • Smooth background blur
  • Very good contrast
  • Very Good Bokeh balls in the centre
  • Very good color rendition
  • Very good rendering for portrait and skins
  • Excellent ergonomics with plenty of controls
  • Samyang lens manager allow you to personnalise your lens including setting up the Focusing ring into an aperture ring
  • Very good AF in photo and video : efficient and fast in 95% of the cases,
  • All Weather resistance
  • Very good build quality
  • Low CA
  • No focus breathing
  • Parfocal
  • Dolly Zoom function
  • Price

Average

  • Bokeh balls show strong cat’s eye at the border (truncated bokeh balls)
  • Distortion and vignetting
  • Resistance to flare
  • Sharpness in the corners wide open at 35m and 150mm
  • AF in video when zooming
  • Some front/back focus issues in less than 5% cases

Con’s

  • Heavy and big
  • Zoom ring a bit stiff
  • No tripod collar possible

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