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Fast wide glass is always very interesting for astrophotography, but it can also be helpful for other forms of low/limited light photography. By all accounts, the Sony 14mm f/1.8 is a great lens that continues to show Sony’s skills when it comes to designing nitch high-end glass. Imaging-resource just posted its full review of the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM which you can read here or you can skim the summary below:
The lens is a fantastic ultra-wide prime that exhibits great sharpness and impressive control over aberrations. In addition to performing better than the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens, the Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM is smaller, significantly lighter and similarly priced. If you own a full-frame Sony mirrorless camera and you want or need a fast ultra-wide lens, the Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM is the lens for you.
What I like most:
- Very good build quality and design
- Impressively compact and lightweight given its focal length and maximum aperture
- Outstanding image quality
- Decisive autofocus
- Competitive price
What I dislike:
Doesn’t accept a front filter (this is a bit nitpicky)
Great lens, but definitely a niche one
Lensbaby Obscura 50mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Lensbaby Obscura 16mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Lensbaby, the leader in award-winning creative effect camera lenses, is launching its revolutionary Obscura lens. A camera obscura, ancestor of the photographic camera, is a darkened room with a small hole or lens at one side through which an image is projected onto a wall or table opposite the hole. Dating back to the 4th century BCE, this experience is the earliest image projection technique known to the industry.
Lensbaby is hosting a virtual launch party on June 21st where the newest Obscura lens will be revealed. Free tickets are available on Lensbaby’s website.
The Lensbaby Obscura comes in two versions — a 50mm Pinhole/Zone Plate/Pinhole Sieve optic for their Optic Swap System, and a standalone 16mm Pinhole/Zone Plate/Pinhole Sieve pancake lens (though pinholes are not technically lenses) for mirrorless cameras. Read More
The MonsterAdapter LA-FE1 Nikon F Mount to Sony E mount Adapter was announced a little while ago, but MonsterAdapter has been slow to release this new adapter since its announcement. The other day MonsterAdapter announced that it’s Nikon F to Sony E mount adapter would be shipping soon in Japan so I checked US retailers and it looks like the adapter will start shipping in the US in Mid July according to B&H Photo.
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