PMR-TV writes: Sony just raised the bar again for AF performance and accuracy with it’s new firmware updates for the Sony A1II and Sony A9III camera bodies. This new 4. 0 firmware update packs a new level of AI to assist sports and action photographers so they almost never miss a shot.
Preorders: Sony 100mm GM macro at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
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Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 PRO at BHphoto, Amazon, Viltrox, Pergear. Here are new reviews of the new Viltrox lens: The post New Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 PRO lens reviews first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sigma 135mm f/1. 4 preorder links at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. Mr. Bokeh-King Tony Northrup obviously loves it :) The post Tony Northrup says the Sigma 135mm f/1.
Preorders: Sony 100mm GM macro at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. I’d like to share my two cents about this lens: it’s an outstanding piece of glass offered at a truly fair price and every early reviewer seems to agree.
You remember the Hasselblad Lunar and Hasselblad Stellar? :)
The post Tom Calton: The Camera That Nearly Ruined Hasselblad first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Chris has a different view on the much criticized Sony FX2 camera that is worth to be shared: Bottom line: The FX2 isn’t for everyone. If you need fast action or wide 4K60 without crop, this isn’t your camera.
Zeiss preorders: Zeiss 50mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Zeiss 85mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. The new Zeiss Otus lenses don’t seem to be very popular among photographers, and from what I’ve heard, sales are extremely low.
Portrait photographer Alex Barrera recently tested the brand new Sony 28-70mm f/2 G Master against some of Sony’s most acclaimed primes: the Sony 24mm f/1. 4 GM, the Sony 35mm f/1. 4 GM, the Sony 50mm f/1.
Sigma 35mm f/1. 2 II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. The lens shipment kicked of this week and here are three new reviews: All new Sigma lenses: Sigma 135mm f/1.
Viltrox launched the new 85mm f/1. 4 FE lens for $598 at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Viltroxstore, Pergear. Viltrox is really making significant progress in improving the performance of Sony GM lenses.
Jordan from PetaPixel tested the new Sigma 135mm f/1. 4 FE lens. Of course he loved the lens! The only real drawback is its size. But if you need the ultimate Bokeh King this is the lens to get! – Sigma 135mm f/1.
Sigma 20-200mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton. I’m seriously considering this lens for my hiking tours. And it looks like I’m not the only one — Sigma Japan has just announced a potential supply shortage due to demand being higher than expected.
Wildlife photographer Olle Nilsson took the brand new Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG DN OS Sports Lens out for a two-day field test, aiming to capture lightning-fast kingfishers in action. Key highlights from the video: The constant f/4 aperture delivers exceptional subject separation and low-light performance Sharpness is superb across the 300-600mm range, paired with a… The post Sigma 300-600mm f/4 Hands-On in the Wild – A Kingfisher Adventure with Olle Nilsson first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Here are the latest Sony RX1rIII reviews: The post New Sony RX1rIII reviews by Matt Granger, David Zhou, Gaston first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
This story really highlights just how powerful Sony Alpha cameras are—far beyond what you might expect. The autofocus system offers an incredible level of customization, and it’s clear that Sony’s engineers have put a great deal of thought and expertise into every detail.
The Sony FX3 and Sony FX30 have now been on the market for years, and recently they got a price hike in the USA because of the new tariffs. Zach Mayfield revisits both to evaluate whether they remain solid choices in 2025 despite the price increase.
After all the “hate” let’s also see some positive review of the new Sony RX1rIII. While the camera has faced a mixed reception online, particularly due to its $5,100 price tag, Alex argues that many critics are missing the bigger picture.
Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2. 0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Manny Ortiz actually owns the 17 year old Canon 200mm f/2.
Snappiness writes: This is the craziest thing I’ve ever built, and I’m kind of shocked how well it worked. I took two Sony A7ii full-frame camera bodies and attached them together to make one massive 24x72mm sensor frame.
Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. His final thoughts about this camera: “This camera isn’t for spec sheet readers. ” It’s imperfect, impractical, but has charm and character.
Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Also Becca Farsace published the camera review and she thinks “$ony got the story wrong…” Curiosity: Zach Mayfield published the review of the ten year old RX1rII.
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 FE at BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, WexUK. Introduction on Explora. Dustin Abbott and Christopher Frost tested the new Tamron lens: The post Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 FE lens reviews first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Here are new thoughts about the Sony RX1rIII: The post New Sony RX1rIII tests by Manny Ortiz and Miguel Quiles first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
The video you see on top got 140 million views. And as pointed out by Methieu Stern it was shot with the Sony FX3 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Wex UK) and Laowa 12mm t/2.
Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. I got the sense that more and more “influencers” and reviewers started to like the camera. Dpreview shared a shooting experience review and concluded: In practice, it’s probably the most purely photography-focused camera Sony is ever going to make.
Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. PetaPixel reviewed the new Sony camera and concludes: In 2025, it feels like a nostalgic blast from the past with some nice but minor quality-of-life improvements.
PetaPixel tested the new Schneider 14-24mm f/2.8 lens! Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). European preorder are open at Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. And here is one more review from Dustin Abbott: The post Schneider 14-24mm f/2.8 review by PetaPixel first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Right now twelve Sony RX1r III cameras are in Stock at Amazon US (Click here). Tony Nrthrup really like the new RX1rIII: Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. ThePhoBlographer shared his first impressions of the Sony RX1R III. While acknowledging the camera’s limitations, he writes: I’m really not sure it was worth the wait.
Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Cam Mackey had the chance to play with the Sony RX1r III and I tend ot agree with his critics and conclusion.
Tamron 16-30mm f/2. 8 FE at BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, WexUK. Introduction on Explora. Chris Nichols reviews the new Tamron 16–30mm f/2. 8 Di III VXD G2, the successor to the 17–28mm f/2. 8, completing Tamron’s lightweight f/2.
Finally we have the very first review of the new Sony RX1r III. Let’s see if this can convince some of the skeptics out there that this is quite a stunning (althaugh expensive) camera! Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Thanks to CameraSize we can now compare the new Sony RX1rIII size with the competition. Some claim that the Sony A7cR is a better alternative to the new RX1rIII.
Their thoughts in short: The upgrades—better autofocus, battery, creative profiles, and high-res sensor—are welcome but incremental. Downsides include the high price (over $5,000 before accessories), no lens redesign to match the higher resolution, no articulating screen, no image stabilization, and a dated EVF.
Asobinet has published this precise size comparison. What immediately stands out is that the new Sony RX1rIII is 1. 5 cm deeper. That’s quite a big jump. The body itself is thicker, probably to make room for all the new processor chips and for better heat management.
Viltrox launched the new 85mm f/1. 4 FE lens for $598 at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Viltroxstore, Pergear. Photographer Manny Ortiz reviews the new Viltrox 85mm f/1. 4, a $600 lens that challenges the Sigma 85mm f/1.
Last week Venus Optics announced the new Laowa 12mm f/2. 8 autofocus Full Frame E-mount lens. You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Venus-store, Amazon. At $699, it’s more affordable and easier to use than its 10mm sibling.
As you can see from the screenshot above, the four-year-old Sony ZV-E10 is still a big seller on Amazon US (ranking here). Dan Watson tested the ZV camera to find out why it’s still selling so well: The post Dan Watson tested Amazon’s best selling camera: The Sony ZV-E10 first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
We really need Sony to make cameras like it makes lenses ;) Sony 50-150GM: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkCameras. CameraHouse. The post Dan Watson’s review of the superb Sony 50-150mm GM lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Viltrox launched the new 85mm f/1. 4 FE lens for $598 at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Viltroxstore, Pergear. Chris truly likes the new lens: Keep in mind that Viltrox plans to launch a faster 85mm f/1.
Let’s see if Potato Jet can convince you that the FX2 isn’t a bad camera :) – Sony FX2 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK The post Potato Jet: Sony FX2 | I LOVE this HATED camera! Here’s Why first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Chris tested the new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Macro lens (BHphoto, Venus Store) and he really likes the lens: The post Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro review by PetaPixelTV first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkCameras. CameraHouse. SonyAlphaBlog tested the lens and concluded: The Sony 50-150mm F2 GM (4400 euros) is a superb lens in term of ergonomics, compactness / weight, sharpness , color rendition , AF, bokeh, no focus breathing, parfocal.
Sony FX2 preorder links USA: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (preorders open tomorrow May 29) EU: Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK Here is a roundup of youtubers with their thoughts on the new Sony FX2: The post Sony FX2 Youtube reviews roundup first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
Sony FX2 preorder links USA: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (preorders open tomorrow May 29) EU: Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK The post PetaPixel review of the Sony FX2 first appeared on sonyalpharumors.
New Sony 16mm f/1. 8 G lens is now shipping out at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Amazon UK. SonyAlphaBlog tested the new Sony 16mm f/1. 8 G lens and concluded: The Sony 16mm F1.
A couple of months ago Venus Optics launched two new Tilt Shift FE lenses: 55mm f/2. 8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro at VenusOptics store, Bhphoto, Amazon. 100mm f/2. 8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro at VenusOptics store, Bhphoto, Amazon.
The USA Zeiss preorders: Zeiss 50mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Zeiss 85mm f/1. 4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. The new Zeiss Otus lenses have had a controversial start.
The new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now avaialble for preorder in Europe though stores liket Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. There are no US preorders open yet. But we finally have the first English review: They really made a nice lens! The post First review of the new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.