Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 Firmware 03 Released

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony released a firmware update for the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2 which you can download here.

Benefits and Improvements Firmware 03

  • Improves AF performance

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

  • Improves the Image Stabilization performance when used with the ILCE-7RM5 camera
  • Improves operational stability

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Samyang V-AF Lenses Now Shipping


The Samyang V-AF line of lenses was announced last year, but now the lenses are becoming available and the Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE has also been launched. These lenses pair great with the Sony FX30.

Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9:
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Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9:
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Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9:
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Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9:
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Sony FX30:
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Tokina SZ Canon EF Lens to Sony E Camera Mount Adapter


The Tokina SZ Canon EF Lens to Sony E Camera Mount Adapter can now be purchased from Adorama. You can find details about the adapter below:

Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is designed to allow Tokina Canon EF lenses to be used on Sony E mount mirrorless cameras.

For the photographers and videographers who used to shoot with Tokina lenses on Canon DSLR cameras but recently shifted to Sony E-mount mirrorless camera system, Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE would be an ideal tool to make their Tokina heritage be useful again and enjoy good old performance of Tokina optics with conventional camera system.

There are several converters from other lens manufacturers designed to use their own Canon EF mount lenses with Sony E mount mirrorless camera system on the market. Tokina is also presenting its exclusive mount adapter to support Sony E mount system photographers and videographers allowing them take out their favorite Tokina lenses from the shelf.

Tokina Mount Adapter Features

  • Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE exclusively designed to use Tokina Canon EF mount lenses on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras in still and video AF modes
  • Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses in still and video AF modes
  • Allows firmware updates through the micro USB port

Compatibility with Tokina lenses
Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Tokina lenses for Canon EF mount.

Sony cameras compatibility check list.

Compatibility with Canon lenses
Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Canon EF/EF-S lenses in still mode:
* Just for reference information according to internal tests.
* No manufacturer’s guarantee.
* Tested with Sony α7 and Sony α7C cameras.
* AF-S / AF-C, wide zone + flexible spot L.

  • Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
  • Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Tokina SZ mount-adapter EF-FE is compatible with the following Canon EF/EF-S lenses in video mode:
* Just for reference information according to internal tests.
* No manufacturer’s guarantee.
* Tested with Sony α7C camera.
* AF-C, wide zone.

  • Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f2.8 STM
  • Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
  • Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

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Cheecar 14mm f/2.8 II

Cheecar 14mm f/2.8 II coming to E-mount. Cheecar lenses are available from Amazon.

  • Smaller than gen 1
  • 500g so 70g lighter than gen 1
  • stepless aperture
  • 9 groups of 13 elements, 10 aperture blades
  • maximum aperture of F2.8
  • minimum focusing distance of 0.22m compared to 0.43mm for the gen 1
  • 82mm circular filter
  • equipped with metal hood
  • lens body is all metal structure
  • weighs about 500g
  • Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon R, and L bayonet
  • 1,899 yen?

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Sony WW499972 Registration Found: Sony a6700, Sony a9III, and Sony a7CII Coming Soon


A new camera registration WW499972 from Sony has been spotted on Weibo in addition to WW542541 which we are still waiting for. So now we have two cameras coming from Sony and one is believed to be the Sony a6700 while the other is now believed to be the Sony a7CII or Sony a9III.

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Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF / SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF / SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF Reviews


The Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF, Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF, and Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF have all been reviewed by Sony Alpha Blog.

Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF (Full Review Here and Excerpt Below)

Pros

  • Ultra Compact
  • Ultra Light
  • Small min focusing distance for a 300mm : 92cm
  • Very Good build quality
  • No Distortion
  • No vignetting
  • No CA

Average

  • Average/Good sharpness
  • Doughnut Bokeh balls
  • Price
  • Average resistance to flare

Cons

  • ISO climb fast
  • Focusing ring not dampened enough
  • Average contrast
  • Dull colors
  • Busy background blur

Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF
B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF (Full Review Here and Excerpt Below)

Pros

  • Compact for a 600mm 125mm
  • Good sharpness
  • Good Color Rendition and contrast in ideal conditions
  • Small min focusing distance for a 600mm : 177cm
  • Very Good build quality
  • No Distortion
  • No vignetting
  • No CA

Average

  • Weight : 545g but very reasonable for a 600mm
  • Doughnut Bokeh balls
  • Price
  • Average resistance to flare
  • Focusing ring well dampened and turning 270° (only)
  • Tripod usage is a must have

Cons

  • ISO climb fast
  • No tripod lens collar
  • Sensitive to wind
  • Focusing ring throw should be much more long as every mm turned will have significant impact on focusing point
  • Average contrast in not ideal conditions (typical of Mirror lens)
  • Busy background blur

Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF
B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF (Full Review Here and Excerpt Below)

Pros

  • Weight and Size for a 900mm
  • Good Color Rendition and contrast in ideal conditions
  • Small min focusing distance for a 900mm : 261cm
  • Very Good build quality
  • No Distortion
  • No vignetting
  • No CA

Average

  • Sharpness
  • Doughnut Bokeh balls
  • Average resistance to flare
  • Focusing ring well dampened and turning 270° (only)
  • Tripod usage is a must have

Cons

  • Price
  • Weight (725g) and size (168mm) for an APSC lens
  • No tripod lens collar
  • High speed to minimise wind / vibration effect and very high ISO
  • Super Sensitive to wind
  • Focusing ring throw should be much more long as every mm turned has a significant impact on the focusing point
  • Average contrast in not ideal conditions (typical of Mirror lens)
  • Busy background blur

Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF
B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

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