Samyang Plans to Announce 4 More AF Lenses In April

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 2, 2019


Samyang will announce 4 more lenses in April and they have a contest for you to guess which lenses are coming that you can enter on their facebook page.

[Spring Collection Event 2]
There’s nothing more exciting than news of a new lens!
Guess which four lenses are launching this April by leaving a comment below to go in the running for a special prize from Samyang. Remember, you have to participate in the February event too to be in the draw for a Samyang Spring Collection lens!

We already had a reader take a guess at the 8 lenses coming here. You can take your shot at Samyang’s contest here.

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Easy Sony OSX MOJAVE Firmware Update Procedure

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2019

Many have issues with Sony’s update procedure, but it is even more difficult on OSX computers running MOJAVE. If you have ever had issue with Sony’s update tool on MOJAVE the above video will help make the process less frustrating. This method works with any Sony camera update like the recently released Sony a9 update.

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Sony RX0II: How Big Is It?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 30, 2019


Apotelyt released some comparison pictures for uses with the Sony RX0II having more appeal than ever thanks to Sony’s updates. The new Sony RX0II is small and packed with functionality that can go head to head with GoPro. It will be interesting to see how the company decides to respond in the future.

Sony RX0II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AF: Excellent Even Sharpness, Fast/Accurate AF, Excellent Manufacturing Quality, Very Fair Price, and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 29, 2019


Adorama already had the Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 on for Preorder and now B&H Photo does too. Also, ephotozine has reviewed the lens and it looks like Samyang is trying to repeat Tamron’s success because this lens does well in resolution testing and more getting 5 stars and an editors choice award from ephotozine.

“The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE is a lovely lens to use, from the moment we look at the images on the screen or through the viewfinder. Selective depth of field makes manual focusing a breeze, subjects sing out against a beautifully diffused background. The Samyang is also gloriously smooth in operation, totally unobtrusive and a real photographer’s lens, where the camera becomes an extension of the photographer and does not intrude on the subject. The price is also very attractive, so Samyang fully deserves the accolade of Editor’s Choice.”

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Pros

  • Excellent, even sharpness
  • Very low central CA
  • Modest vignetting
  • Minimal distortion
  • Fast, bright f/1.4 aperture
  • Fast and accurate AF
  • Excellent manufacturing quality
  • Very fair price
  • Weather sealing

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Cons

  • Some edge CA
  • Closer focusing would be a bonus

You can see the full review here.

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

 

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DPR: Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 Added To Studio Test Scene

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 29, 2019


DPReview added the Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 to their studio scene test. You can manipulate the results here.

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Sony a6400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6300: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T30: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DXO: Sony a6400 vs a6300 vs a6500

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 29, 2019


The Sony a6400 falls slightly behind the a6300 and a6500 even though it is far superior at autofocus.

“Anyone comparing the Sony A6300 and A6400 will find the results intriguing. Although the two models share a similar sensor resolution (pixel count) and the overall results are very close, the measurements are not identical.

Despite its slightly higher noise floor over the A6300, the new A6400 sensor performs well, combining a wide dynamic range over a highly useful range of ISO sensitivity settings and excellent low-light ISO capabilities. Although that directly impacts the color depth, the A6400 remains capable of delivering extremely pleasing images. Combine those attributes with the new AF system, 11fps continuous shooting, and a relatively affordable price, and you have a very enticing camera for sports and action photographers on a budget.”

You can read the full a6400 sensor review at DXO.

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Sony a6400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6500: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6300: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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