Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1 II Coming to Kickstarter in May

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 25, 2019


The Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1 will be coming to Kickstarter in May according to their Facebook page.

Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1

  • Focal length: 50 mm
  • Maximum aperture: F1.1
  • Minimum aperture: F16
  • Angle of view: 31 degrees
  • Format compatibility: APS – C
  • Lens construction: 5 groups 5 pictures
  • Focus distance: 50 cm
  • Focus: Manual focus (MF)
  • Filter size: 52 mm
  • Mount: Canon EF-M / Sony E / Fuji Film X / Micro Four Thirds
  • Dimension: 56 × 59 mm
  • Weight: Approx 248 g
  • Price: About 25,000 yen (incl. tax)

Kamlan lenses can be found on: Amazon

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Photar Sony Interview: Why The Sony a7SIII Hasn’t Launched Yet and Some APS-C News

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 25, 2019


Photar interviewed Sony’s head of marketing Andrey Kurganov. Surprisingly he gave a very speculative interview that hints at why we are waiting for the a7SIII. Below are excerpts from the interview:

  • Sony had trouble keeping up with the demand for the Sony a7III globally
  • They were surprised by the demand
  • The Sony a7III is their best selling camera
  • It’s Andrey Kurganov’s opinion that we are still waiting for the Sony a7SIII because all of the technology needed isn’t ready yet.
  • The a7SIII can improve resolution and video detail, but they can further develop 4k or go to the next level
  • To do 8k the a7SIII will require very fast storage that isn’t available today
  • If you’re shooting in the rain with an a7III you should keep hot shoe closed because water can get in the camera with it off.
  • The a7III is better sealed on the top than the bottom
  • The a7III isn’t better sealed because the camera would become too big
  • If they can make the moisture protection better in the future they will
  • Sony probably won’t add deep color to their a7 line because they have the FS7 and FS7II for that
  • Sony won’t add features just for marketing if they add something it is fully featured
  • The a6400 is a step up from the a6300 so it doesn’t have IBIS an APS-C camera with IBIS has to take a step up in price and class like an a6500 replacement.
  • Not everyone needs stabilization and the a6500 isn’t a successor to the a6300
  • The FDR-X3000 hasn’t been replaced yet because it is still competitive and the RX0II can also be used as an action camera, but it’s not a replacement
  • Blogging is way bigger than the action camera market
  • Sony doesn’t do incremental upgrades just to add generations
  • Action cameras require a different lens than vlogging cameras

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ZEISS Otus 100mm f/1.4 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 24, 2019

ZEISS Otus 1.4/100

The Telephoto Lens.
With its new Otus 1.4/100, ZEISS has expanded the tried and tested Otus family to include a new telephoto focal length. The ZEISS Otus 1.4/100 is one of the best lenses in its class due to its low sample variation, outstanding imaging performance, and superior build quality.

With the same uncompromising performance that makes all Otus lenses stand out, the ZEISS Otus 1.4/100 is a truly exceptional lens. A lens that is a reflection of the comprehensive expertise and extensive experience of ZEISS.

Although developed for 35 mm full-frame cameras, the Otus® 1.4/100 gives you the quality and look of a medium-format system.
Whether in the studio or on location, this lens stands out in every situation thanks to its high resolution and excellent sharpness – even at the maximum aperture of f/1.4.

Whether portrait or product photography, the bokeh will impress you. The apochromatic lens design with aspherical lenses and special glass prevents almost all conceivable aberrations. In addition, the high-quality coating keeps the contrast high, even when shooting against the light, and minimizes lens flare.

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DPR: Studio Scene Sony a7III/a7RIII vs Panasonic S1/S1R

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 23, 2019


Panasonic’s new S1 and S1R camera were added to the DPR Studio comparison tool here, Panasonic’s sensor seems to compare well to Sony, but will it be enough? The main area where Panasonic L-Mount cameras fall behind Sony at this time is with their DFD AF system that is significantly behind Sony’s current AF system, but maybe Panasonic will try something with PDAF in the future. It’s certainly worth keeping an eye on Panasonic going forward since they are starting with a great lens line up that will features both Leica and Sigma AF glass.

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Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Save $80 on Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 22, 2019

The exceptional Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE is currently $80 off on Amazon. B&H Photo currently has the Tamron listed for $879 and so does Adorama. This lens is a way better value than the Sony 24-70mm GM unless you absolutely must have 24mm. I find 28mm to be enough for me even when I choose to use this lens for Astrophotography.

It’s interesting that Amazon has the Tamron listed for its original asking price without showing that it is discounted. Maybe someone messed up the listing or maybe the price is going to come back down even though demand is very strong for this lens.

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

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DPRTV: Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Buyers Guide

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2019

DPReviewTV made a comparison buyers guide video for the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a6400 but didn’t come to a firm final conclusion. Below is the break down of their opinion:

Price:
Almost exactly the same

Handling:
Dimensions Sony is shorter from top to bottom, but the Fujifilm is thinner
It’s all about hump and bump
Fujifilm manual controls are superior
Sony manual control are mushy
Fujifilm joystick is preferable
Both have my menus
Sony has more customizable button
Sony weather sealed

Autofocus:
X-T30 is a huge improvement, but face/eye tracking only works well up close
a6400 has the best AF of any APS-C camera they have tried
Video AF is great on both, but the sony edges out the Fujifilm

Color:
Sony has improved their color, but Fujifilm wins with great color, film simulation, RAW processing in the camera
Can always fix Sony colors in RAW editor

Technology:
Fujifilm has the newer faster sensor
Sony has better high ISO

Lens Selection:
Fujifilm wins hands down because they have an extensive lineup of high quality reasonably priced glass
Sony has ignored APS-C
Sigma makes some nice prime lenses for Sony

Displays:
Fujifilm has higher resolution LCD but touchscreen controls aren’t great
Sony has a fully articulating screen and a higher magnification EVF

Video:
Fujifilm 10min 4k and 15min 1080p recording
Sony unlimited 4k record time
Both support 4k 30p
Sony has a 3.5 mm mic jack
Fuji has a 2.5 mm mic jack
Fujifilm USB monitoring ability
Sony a6400 4k has crop and has rolling shutter
Fujifilm full sensor readout for 4k and little rolling shutter
Fujifilm has higher data record rate and you can get 10-bit output via HDMI

Conclusion:
Looks like Fujifilm X-T30 is the winner, but both are very close
Fujifilm’s biggest advantage is that it has superior color
Sony’s biggest advantage is tack sharp images

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

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