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Sony RX1R Mark II Discounted

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 8, 2017

The Sony RX1R Mark 2 is currently discounted at B&H Photo, Amazon and Adorama. It’s unlikely that the camera is being replaced soon, but it was an unannounced discount.

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Tony and Chelsey Review The Sony a99 Mark II

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 7, 2017

Tony and Chelsey Review the Sony a99 Mark II and talk about how it compares to the Sony a7R II, Canon 5D Mk IV and Nikon D810. They seem a little lukewarm about the a99mII due to some of the limitations like video AF and older glass selection, but acknowledge its probably the best camera Sony makes for the professional photographer. Hopefully the A-mount sees some revitalization.

Sony Alpha a99 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 APO Sonnar Roundup

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 6, 2017

Now that the Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 APO Sonnar has been reveled potential customers have to ask themselves a lot of important questions. Like is the 135mm Batis worth $1999? It looks like a fantastic lens from the early samples, but I think this price tag should have come with a f/2 aperture instead of the somewhat disappointing f/2.8.

Lensrentals – Initial results are looking good

Brian Smith – First Look

Very Big Lobo – Review/Samples

The Phoblographer – Review

Zeiss – Promotional Link

Amateur Photographer – Review

Dustin Abbott – image gallery

Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 APO Sonnar Pre-order: B&H Photo / Adorama

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Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 APO Sonnar FE Officially Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2017

The Sony Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 is now available for pre-order
B&H Photo
Adorama

You can read more about the new Batis at Zeiss or see full size samples from Zeiss here.

Press Release:
ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 Compact Portrait Tele Lens for Sony E-Mount with Autofocus
The new ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 is the first 135 mm AF focal length for mirrorless full-frame cameras from Sony Read More »

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DPReview: Sony Interview CP+ 2017

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 4, 2017


image courtesy of DPReview

DPReview met with Yasuyuki Nagata at CP+ this year and the follow are some of the highlights.

The failure of the Nikon DL stunted the growth of the 1-inch sensor market.
Professional users are driving FE lens production.
We might see bigger batteries in future a7 cameras.
Professional support will continue to improve.
Sony will have to create longer glass in the future for professionals, but for now portraiture and landscape are their main areas.
Most of their customers shoot stills and video equally.
Sony sees all 5 models of the RX100 as important.
G Master lenses caused some professional users to switch.
No plans to make a 360 camera. They would rather support pro customers with 360 rigs.
The professional segment has the most growth.
Sony believes that offer new imaging experiences is key to their growth going forward.
Sony isn’t going to force A-mount users to switch to E-mount and they are prepared to support both mounts going forward.
It doesn’t sound like we are going to see new A-mount glass though.

You can read the full interview here.

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