DPR added the Sony A1 to its studio comparison tool today. The results look pretty good but that is more color noise than I was hoping to see. The Nikon Z7II seems to keep up quite well and so does the Canon R5. You can see for yourself here.
Sony A1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
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Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 ASPH (coming soon):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Adopted an apochromat design that makes the on-axis chromatic aberration of RGB, which constitutes the three primary colors of light, as close to zero as possible. A semi-wide-angle lens that doubles as the APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2, a standard lens that pursues ultimate performance. It combines the performance of the best quasi-wide-angle lens in Voigtlander history with the compactness and ease of handling.
Main features:
● Compatible with Sony E mount. Equipped with electronic contacts, the Exif information of shooting data reflects the usage status of the lens. In addition, since it has a built-in distance encoder, it supports 5-axis camera shake correction on the camera body side. It is also possible to enlarge the viewfinder by operating the focus ring.
● Optimized optical design A full-size image circle is secured and an optical design optimized for the Sony E-mount sensor is adopted. High resolution is maintained up to the periphery of the screen, and phenomena such as color cast are suppressed.
● apochromatic design to correspond to digital sensors with high pixel current, and thoroughly suppress longitudinal chromatic aberration and lateral chromatic aberration.
● ball blur 12 sheets squeezed to enjoy the representation aperture blades not only F2 open F2.8, F5.6, adopted a special shape to be circular even F16. It is possible to draw using “ball blur” such as a point light source.
● Manual focus that enables reliable focusing. By adopting an all-metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces appropriate torque, focusing with a smooth operation feeling is realized. Allows for delicate focus adjustment.
● Aperture click switching mechanism
Equipped with an aperture click switching mechanism that can open and close the aperture ring steplessly without generating a click sound. There is no need to worry about picking up the aperture ring operation sound when recording a video.
* APO-LANTHAR is the title given to high-performance products among Voigtlander lenses. APO-LANTHAR, a legendary lens that has fascinated photographers with its outstanding imaging performance and beautiful depiction designed by Apochromat, was born in 1951. Its origin dates back about 120 years.
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Caliber ratio | 1: 2 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Lens configuration | 11 sheets in 9 groups |
| Angle of view | 62.2 ° |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 12 sheets (open, circular aperture at F2.8, F5.6, F16) |
| Shortest shooting distance | 0.35m |
| Maximum shooting magnification | 1: 6.46 |
| Maximum diameter x total length | φ62.6 × 67.3mm |
| Filter size | φ49mm |
| weight | 352g |
| Lens hood | Attached |
| Electronic contacts | Yes |
| Focus enlargement function | Correspondence |
| Exif information: | Correspondence |
| Lens correction selection | Possible |
| Camera shake in the 5-axis body | Compatible (limited to 5-axis compatible body) |
| Other: | With aperture switching mechanism |
Suggested retail price (excluding tax): ￥ 120,000 JAN 4530076 233171
Scheduled to be released in April 2021
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As expected and now confirmed by Gaston Shutters the upcoming Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount camera will be very similar to the a7SIII, but is more cinima centric:
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DPRTV seeks to answer the ultimate question Sony or Fujifilm. Many photographers that are fans of mirrorless cameras have bounced back and forth between Sony and Fujifilm over the years after leaving Canon or Nikon. Below is a summary of DPRTV’s interpretation of the choice.
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Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Nokishita released details that Sigma will release a zoom similar to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 the Sigma fp + 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary.
If it is not a mistake, it seems that a review article of “Sigma fp + 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary” is currently being created on an overseas site.
via Nokishita
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III A-VC RXD seems to be one of the best APS-C E-mount zooms currently available according to reviewers. You can read the full DPR review here or watch the DPRTV video review here and read its summary.
The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD continues the company’s tradition of combining optical versatility with great value. A wide zoom range makes this lens great for travel, and it’s bright enough to blur backgrounds and snap sharp nighttime photos, thanks also to its vibration compensation. Sharpness and autofocus are excellent, while bokeh, distortion, flare and color fringing could be improved.
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