Deal of The Day: Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 15, 2018


Today only B&H Photo has the excellent Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS for Sony E-mount discounted. This is a great lens for Astrophotography if you’re looking to try something new. The fast wide Rokinon/Samyang lenses are some of the best out there for getting into astrophotography without breaking the bank. If you want to learn more about astrophotography join our Astrophotography Addict Group.

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Sony a7III Roundup: Reviews, Comparison, High ISO, and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 14, 2018

The Sony a7III continues to impress, but it’s interesting how the vast majority of the content being produced about the camera is trending toward video. Very few photography sites are posting about the Sony a7III, while lots of YouTubers are posting videos showing photos and there are a number of video comparisons. Sony’s latest launch has been an interesting one and I hope we see a lot more full resolution photos before the camera ships next month. There are a few on flicker (1, 2) in addition to DPReview/Image Resource.

luminous-landscape – Sony a7III Hands-On Review

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Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony HVL-F60RM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Samples/Comparisons
Pro Shooters – Sony A73 vs A7S2 & A7R3 High ISO comparison [VIDEO MODES]
Hesam Mousavi – Sony a7 III autofocus vs Sony a9
Micah Van Hove – Sony A7 III Autofocus Test
a[MADONIS]film – I am IMPRESSED… Sony a7 iii | CINEMATIC
Casper Janning – Sony a7iii Test | 120 fps 4k!!
Kai Leingang – Sony A7 III Video Test 4k, 1080P Slow-Mo, Slog & HDR
Kai Leingang – A7 III Low-Light Test ISO 800 – 120.400
Kai Leingang – A7 III Rolling Shutter Test Full-Frame & Super35
Gordon Laing – Sony A7 III movie mode review – 4k, slow motion, crops and more!
Gordon Laing – Sony Alpha A7 III sample movie
Gordon Laing – Sony Alpha A7 III sample movie 2
Marcell Faber – Sony A7III (Alpha 7 iii) Low light High ISO video test 4K (See the description for RAW )

 

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Metabones Firmware Update V0.58 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 14, 2018


Metabones firmware update V0.58 for Metabones Smart Adapter IV/V and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x are now available.

Benefits and improvements:
o Continuous video AF performance improvement (works in Advanced mode only)
o Addition of a custom function to Metabones App which lets the user to configure video AF speed/smoothness/noise level.
o EXIF improvement Improved operation with Kenko Pro300 1.4x and 2x (blue dot) teleconverters.
o Fixed a rare phenomenon where an old model camera with Mark V, Speed Booster ULTRA II, CINE Smart Adapter or CINE Speed Booster ULTRA with the IBIS switch at the OFF position may leave the LED indicator on in blue.
o In Green mode, you may now attach an EF Extender first and turn on the camera before attaching a compatible EF telephoto lens. In advanced mode, you must not leave the EF Extender without lens while the EF Extender is attached.
o If you have an early production CINE Smart Adapter or CINE Speed Booster, the manual lens EXIF definition custom function (preset using Metabones App) will no longer activate automatically. Press the WO/CF button on the adapter to activate.

Windows: Download Here
Mac: Download Here

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Commlite High-Speed CM-EF-E HS

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 13, 2018

Canon EOS-E-mount (Commlite CM-EF-E HS):

Commlite CM-EF-E HS is a next-generation adapter that is designed to mount Canon EF and Canon EF-S Canon EF-S lenses on Sony E-mount cameras.

From previous versions of this adapter differs in that it has, in addition to supporting a conventional system of contrast autofocusing, also has a phase autofocus. Switching between these systems takes place by means of a corresponding button on the adapter ring housing. The main advantage of phase autofocus before contrast is the speed of operation.

Inside the adapter has a special anti-reflective coating in the form of a spiral, which prevents re-reflection inside the ring and provides an ideal cleanliness of the photos.

Another innovation is the adapter firmware update system, which will help to quickly correct mistakes and make improvements. The firmware is updated with the standard USB-MicroUSB cable.

Commlite CM-EF-E HS: Amazon

Key Features:

  • Superfast focusing
  • Switch between phase and contrast AF
  • EXIF information transfer
  • Electronic control of the diaphragm
  • Support for the built-in lens stabilization system
  • Contacts with gold coating
  • Removable leg for tripod mounting
  • Firmware update via USB
  • Aluminum construction

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Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 12, 2018

The Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE is Tamron’s first native E-mount lens and Sony shooters seem genuinely excited about the upcoming lens. It’s designed from the ground up for Sony and comes with a new stepper motor designed by Tamron. Everything is designed by Tamron so this is a big commitment from Tamron to Sony E-mount. The future is mirrorless and Tamron wants to be in the mirrorless market going forward.

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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 11, 2018


B&H Photo has 92 lenses on sale for Sony E-Mount right now

Sony a7 Bodies
Sony a7rII (Save $500): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony a7sII (Save $300): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony a7 (Save $200): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Trade-in/Trade-up savings

Sony 300MB/s UHS-II Cards Discounted

FE Lenses
Sony FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Planar T* 5omm f/1.4 (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Save $25):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama 
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

NEX Lenses
Sony 20mm f/2.8 Alpha E-mount (Save $25):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Accessories
Sony A-Mount to E-Mount Lens Adapter (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander + FA-WRR1 Radio Receiver (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon
Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FA-WRR1 Wireless Radio Receiver (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony ECMGZ1M Gun/Zoom Microphone (Save $20):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony ECM-CG60 Shotgun Mic (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony Vertical Battery Grip for a7 II, a7R II, and a7S II (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony CLM-FHD5 Clip-On 5″ Full HD LCD On-Camera Monitor (Save $100):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Flashes
Sony HVL-F60M (Save $150):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony HVLF43M High Power Flash with Quick Shift Bounce (Save $70):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony HVLF32M MI (Multi-interface shoe) Camera Flash (Save $50):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony HVLF20M (Save $20):
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

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