Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE Announced and Coming in February

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 19, 2017


Large diameter & compact wide angle lens which refined the flavor of classic lens with latest optical technology and revived to the present age. Unlike modern performance-based lens design, it embodies the beauty of lens character and depiction by intentionally leaving aberration.

Main Features:
● With Sony E mount compatible electronic contact, lens usage status is reflected in Exif information of shooting data. In addition, because it incorporates a distance encoder, it supports 5-axis camera shake correction on the camera body side. You can also enlarge the display by operating the focus ring.

● Symmetrical Lens Construction Reconstructed with the latest optical technology while adopting a traditional symmetrical lens configuration to obtain a unique and beautiful depiction. By adopting ultrahigh refraction glass, we have realized a large aperture with compact size.

Optimized optical design In addition to securing full-size image circle, it adopts optical design optimized for Sony E mount sensor. You can enjoy soft delicate descriptions reminiscent of classic lenses with stable image quality.

● Manual Focus capable of reliable focusing The total metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and the high quality grease that produces moderate torque realize smooth operation feeling. It enables delicate focus adjustment. Read More »

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Sony Driver Loader For MacOS 10.13

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 19, 2017


If you have had trouble updating your camera in OSX 10.13 than Sony has a driver loader just for you, which can be downloaded here. I try not to update my Sony cameras on Macs when I can, because Sony doesn’t write the best software for Mac and I have actually had a few cameras get bricked by their buggy software on OSX in the past which was a non-issue when I had a local Sony store, but it closed so I can’t easily swap a bricked camera anymore.

Download Here

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Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE Might Be Announced Tomorrow

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 18, 2017


Photorumors reported earlier today that Voigtlander might actually release their Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 FE tomorrow. It was announced by Cosina during CP+ 2017 alongside other Voigtlander lenses that are already available. This is a redesign of the classic lens for M-mount, which was a fun lens with a lot of character. This lens will be like other FE mount Voigtlander glass featuring:

  • EXIF transmission to camera body
  • Support for five-axis image stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • 1/3 step aperture selection

Hopefully, it is reasonably priced, because I would love to pick this lens up for my Sony a7RIII to see what results I get.

via Photorumors

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Sony RX0 vs GoPro Hero 6 Continued

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 18, 2017

If you compare the Sony RX0 and GoPro Hero 6 at most tasks the GoPro Hero 6 is going to win if the environment is well lit, but once the light is reduced the Sony RX0 clearly pulls ahead. Even though the Sony FDR X3000 is designed to be the GoPro’s natural competitor the RX0’s form factor begs for them to be compared, which is why vlogers/bloggers keep comparing these two cameras.

Sony RX0: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GoPro 6: B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FDR X3000: B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

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Sony Savings Sunday Continues

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 17, 2017


The Sigma Art sale is back and Apple released the new iMac Pro this week.

New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama


APS-C Lenses:
Save $120 on Rokinon 50mm f/1.2: B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Save $50 on Rokinon 21mm f/1.4: B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Save $70 on Rokinon 12mm f/2.0: B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

SD Cards
Sony 128GB M Series UHS-II (2 x 64GB) (Save $12): B&H Photo
Mixed SD Card Savings

Voigtlander
Save $60 on Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2: B&H Photo
Save $100 on Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 ASPH: B&H Photo
Save $30 on Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III: B&H Photo
Save $100 on Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical III: B&H Photo
All Voigtlander Deals

Rokinon
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS (Save $69): B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS (Save $104): B&H Photo
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II (Save $50) B&H Photo
Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS (Save $100): B&H Photo
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 (Save $50): B&H Photo
Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC (Save $140): B&H Photo
Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (Save $160): B&H Photo
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 (Save $120): B&H Photo
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS (Save $100): B&H Photo

Lights
Save $230 on Impact Venture TTL-600 for Sony: B&H Photo

Software
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2018

General Holiday Shopping Links
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

Sony a7 Bodies
Sony a7rII (Save $500): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony a7sII (Save $300): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony a7II (Save $300): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony a7 (Save $200): B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Sony Alpha a6500 Deals
With 16-70mm
With 16-50mm and 55-210mm

Sony Alpha a6500 Deals
With 16-70mm
With 16-50mm and 55-210mm

Sony Alpha a6300 Deals
Sony Alpha a6300
With 16-50mm
With 16-70mm
With 16-50mm and 55-210mm

Sony Alpha a6000 Deals
Sony Alpha a6000
With 16-50mm
With 16-50mm and 55-210mm

Sony Alpha a5100 Deals
With 16-50mm

Sony RX100V Deals
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

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
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (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 $100):
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

Tripods
A Few Oben Tripods On Sale

Sigma Art Sale

Sigma MC-11(Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma Art prime lenses:
Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon

Sigma Art zooms lenses
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art (Save $100.00): B&H Photo / Amazon

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Sony a7RIII: With Canon, Tameron, Sigma Glass and Metabones Mark IV/Sigma MC-11

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 16, 2017

It looks like Sony might have put some extra effort into making AF work with adapted lenses on the Sony a7RIII from the various Metabones Mark IV/Sigma MC-11 videos on the web. My Techart adapter still works great, but when using eye AF with it I get a lot of out of focus photos, yet the feature appears to work. Metabones Mark/Sigma adapters appear to be working well though.

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Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma MC-11: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Metabones Smart Adapter: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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