Megadap ETZ21 Firmware Update: Ver 2.0 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 21, 2022

Improvement points

■ Improvement of AF speed and focus accuracy when using the following lenses

  • TAMRON 35-150mm f / 2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058)
  • TAMRON 70-180mm f / 2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)
  • TAMRON 150-500mm f / 5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057)

■ Supports AF area mode “Pinpoint AF” with lenses sold at the same time as the SONY NEX series
* AF focusing speed and accuracy depend on the optical performance and compatibility of the lens.

■ Corrected the phenomenon that the lens name, focal length, and aperture value are not recorded correctly in Exif data.
■ Improved the phenomenon that battery capacity is consumed when the power is turned off.
■ Supports “memory of focus position” function when AF lens is attached

[ update information ]
Please see the following page for details of update information and download of firmware update.

[Product Details]
Megadap ETZ21 (Sony E mount lens → Nikon Z mount conversion) Electronic mount adapter

Megadap Adapters can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon

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TechArt LM-EA9 For Leica M Mount Lenses is Being Teased

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2022

The TechArt LM-EA7 is one of my favorite AF adapters for M-mount lenses on Sony and it is finally being updated with the TechArt LM-EA9. The TechArt LM-EA7 also went by TechArt Pro, and it was compatible with just about all M-mount lenses. It looks like the TechArt LM-EA9 is a bit more compact, which should help it adapt more M-mount glass.

TechArt LM-EA9:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
TechArt Pro (LM-EA7):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DXO: Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2022


The Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM has been out for a while, but DXO just published a review of the lense and it is super sharp. You can read the full review here or check out the summary below:

…the Yongnuo YN 85mm F1.8 S DF DSM get excellent sharpness at the center of the frame but will have to make some compromises, especially in terms of corner softness and chromatic aberrations. Build quality and materials are also not quite on the same level as the comparison lenses from Sony and Zeiss but essentially the Yongnuo offers a high level of quality at a fraction of the price of its competitors…

Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon
Yongnuo YN 50mm F1.8S DF DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon
Yongnuo YN35mm f/2 DF DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM: B&H Photo / Amazon

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PAV: Sony 24-70mm Compared to Sigma 24-70mm and Samyang 24-70mm

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2022

Sony has a lot of great 24-70mm options, but which should you pick? The above video tries to figure that out with some of the best new 24-70mm options on the market. Below is a summary of the above video along with all of the options currently available:

  • Sony is over twice the price of the competitors
  • Samyang is the heaviest at 1096g
  • New Sony 24-70mm is very light at 695g while the old lens was 886g and the sigma is 835g
  • The new Sony Mark II is best for walking around or gimbal work
  • Sony Mark II has the most controls and buttons
  • Sony Mark II has a smooth/tight switch that controls the resistance of the zoom which is very nice to have
  • Sony Mark II is the only lens with an aperture ring and it can be clicked or clickless for video
  • Sony Mark I has one assignable button
  • Samyang has an odd design because the only control is for custom mode 1/2, which changes the focus ring at the front from controlling focus to aperture
  • Optical all lenses are quite good with the Sonys shifting colors cooler while the Sigma is warmer and the Samyang shifts warmer and toward greens
  • Sony Mark I is the softest in the center
  • Sony Mark II, Samyang, and Sigma are equally sharp in the center
  • Sony Mark I is the worst in the edge
  • Sony Mark II is beating the Sigma at the edge, but the Samyang is the sharpest and probably explains its weight
  • Samyang is the cheapest
  • Sony Mark II and Sigma have 11 aperture blades while Sony Mark I and Samyang have 9
  • Sony Mark I has nice smooth bokeh while the Sony Mark II has a bit of cutting at the edges, but it is smoother
  • The Sigma and Samyang both have great bokeh, but the Samyang probably wins
  • The Samyang punches well above its price point
  • Sony Mark I and Sigma arent parfocal, but are very good
  • The Samyang and Sony Mark II jump focal points a lot while zooms
  • Breathing is very under control on all 4 lenses
  • AF performance of all 4 are very good even for professionals
  • Sony Mark II has the most sophisticated motor tech so it is the quietest to focus
  • All 4 lenses can track a person fine
  • Both Sony lenses are incredibly fast with the Samyang being very good and the Sigma being a little slower
  • Minimum focuses differ quite a bit with Sony Mark II letting you get the closest
  • You really can’t go wrong with any of these lenses, but the Sony Mark II is the best lens

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE:
B&H Photo / Adorama

SIGMA 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony Savings Sunday Father’s Day Edition + Last Day To Save

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 19, 2022


Sony has quite a few lenses on sale at the moment and the sale ends today so do not miss out.

Fathers Day Savings
B&H Photo / Amazon

Bodies
Sony a7R IVA Save $500
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony a7R IIIA Save $600
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony a7 III Save $200
B&H Photo / Amazon

G Master Lenses
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Save $300
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon

G Lenses
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Save $100
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Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Save $50
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Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Save $50
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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Save $50
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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Save $100
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Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Save $300
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Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Save $100
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Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Save $200
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon

ZA Lenses
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon

APS-C E Lenses
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Save $200
B&H Photo / Amazon

Atoms Save up to $600

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

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

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
New Apple M1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

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

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Luminar AI & Luminar 4 & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
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OL: Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM (SEL14F18GM) Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 18, 2022

Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Optical Limits published its full review of the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM you can read the full review here or see the excerpt from the review below:

The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM has its flaws but within its category, it is an exceptional lens. The center performance is breathtaking and the outer image field is pretty good as well even at f/1.8 – quite an achievement. Technically, it is never really “tack sharp” in the corners (in high megapixel images) but no extreme ultra-wide angle lens is. There is a bit of field curvature so it’s best to pull the focus a little in infinity depth-of-field scenes. Image distortion is low even in raw images. Unsurprisingly, the vignetting is quite extreme at f/1.8 so it’s best to leave the image auto-correction activated. This also takes care of the moderate CAs. Positive aspects also include the smooth bokeh – unusual for such a lens – and the way sun stars are rendered at smaller aperture settings. The flare resistance is also better than usual but, of course, present when pushing it.

The Sony lens offers a very high build quality in a compact, lightweight package. The lens body is made of some compound material but it feels solid and combined with the anti-dust- and moisture sealing, the lens should be good enough for professional abuse. The AF is super fast and silent. If you prefer setting the aperture on the lens you can do so with this lens. Video makers will also appreciate the clickless option for it.

If you are an ultra-wide fanatic, the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM is your ticket. Due to its fast max aperture, it is also more versatile than more conventional prime lenses in this range. And it’s reasonably priced for what it is. Highly recommended!

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