Sony has just released a new firmware update for Sony Alpha a6500 mirrorless camera. The new firmware version is V 1.04. The only change is “Improvement image stabilization performance in movie mode”.
Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Lens Reviewed “Good Image Quality, but not So Good on Built Quality”
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens is just announced, it will be shipping in late August to early September. You can check pre-order links at venuslens.net /Amazon / B&H Photo. Thephoblographer has just completed the full review of this lens, said that Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens is a great lens with small size, lightweight, and sharp and good image quality, but the week point is this lens is not very solid, built quality could be a bit better.
FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens now In Stock & Reviews
The new released Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens now in stock and shipping at Amazon/ B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon UK/Amazon DE. Here are two in-depth reviews of this lens from Imaging-Resource and Colby Brown. Imaging-Resource said that FE 16-35mm f/2.8 will deliver top-notch results for pros and serious amateurs alike, and Colby Brown said that “I think it is safe to say that Sony really knocked it out of the park with this lens”.
Sony 16mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount Lens Coming Soon ?
Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
According to recently rumors on SAR, Sony is rumored to announce a new 16mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens in next few weeks. This lens is designed for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens Price $849, Sample Images & Video Reviews
The long awaited Venus Optics’s Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced, currently available for pre-order at venuslens.net, you can also check pre-order links at Amazon/B&H Photo. First shipping date will be at the end of August to early September. The US price for this lens is $849.00. Laowa 15mm f/2 FE lens is the fastest wide angle lens for Sony E-mount yet.
2017 EISA Awards: Sony a9, a6500, RX100 V, RX10 III, 100mm STF GM, 70-200mm GM Lenses
The 2017 EISA photography awards now released, there are several Sony gears won this EISA awards. See below:
Using Sony Mirrorless Cameras & Lenses to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
The Solar Eclipse will take place on August 21, 2017 is going to have a totality (full magnitude) stripe across the nation from the southeast corner to the northwest corner. Sony Alpha Universe recently has posted a article about how to photography a solar eclipse use Sony gears. B&H Photo Video has a page to shop all related Solar Eclipse gears.
Hot Deals – a7R II for $2,183, a7S II for $1,999, a9 for $3,639 & More at BuyDig ! (After Trade-in & 8% Rewards )
Sony USA just starts a new trade-in event for Sony Alpha a9 and Sony a7 series mirrorless cameras. You can get up to $500 trade-in bonus on a9, a7R II, a7S II, a7 II at B&H Photo Video, Adorama, BuyDig. And BuyDig also offers 8% rewards on these cameras. So after both rebates, you can get a9 for $3,639, a7R II for $2,183, a7S II for $1,999.
Ultra-Wide Comparison: FE 12-24mm f/4 Vs. FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Vs. FE 16-35mm f/4
Lensrentals has posted a article about comparison with Sony’s full frame ultra-wide zoom lenses: Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens Vs. Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens Vs. Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens. According to Lensrentals, these three lenses are all excellent wide zoom lenses that each have their strengths and uses.
