Ever since Sony first released its hugely popular mirrorless camera formats, photographers have had a good choice of primes and zoom lenses to fit all budgets. Sony and third-party makers were soon quick on the draw, producing some very credible lenses, with some the very best coming from Sony’s own topline G-Master series. Today, we
When the Sony Alpha cameras were first released, many people immediately got the usefulness of the system. Great cameras, but initially not really any workhorse lenses. By this meaning, native format commonly used focal length primes and zooms with an f/2.8 aperture or wider. It wasn’t long before Sony stepped up to the mark and
For any skilled photographer, Sony lenses are definitely the go-to choice. But, their top-quality performance always comes at a high price. You will find both APS-C models fit for enthusiasts and hobbyists, and the full-frame models perfect for professionals. If you already got a nice camera with lenses, there is a reason you should be
The Sony Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 ZA when it was first announced, it only the second 35mm lens for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The other being the 35mm f/2.8 ZA. The new model brings significant upgrades, the most obvious being a wider aperture. This also means the lens is heavier and carries a higher price tag.
The Sony a9 remains the company’s most expensive mirrorless camera but for a reason. It has been claimed as the best model of the Alpha series as its specialty is in fast-action photography. Its 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor has the ability to capture 20 frames per second (fps). It also has blackout-free shooting which allows you
Sony has been releasing some very tasty, high-end lenses in the past few years. However, there’s always the case for a more cost-effective prime lens, that still provides great optics at a more palatable price point. The Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM is built specifically for APS-C Alpha cameras and features the A-Mount. The lens
Whether you’re a professional photographer or a picture taking enthusiast, you’ll want a camera that can consistently capture high-quality images without any hassle. Full-frame DSLR cameras are the perfect cameras to satisfy the needs of many such photography experts. Full-frame DSLR cameras offer sensors that are larger than those of traditional DSLRs – 36 x
Mirrorless cameras, also known as Compact System Cameras, are all the rage right now. The main difference between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras is that, as the name suggests, mirrorless cameras lack the traditional mirror that DSLRs have. This means that mirrorless cameras rely on an electronic viewfinder, rather than the optical viewfinders that DSLR cameras
It is a well-known fact in the digital world that Sony produces some of the best technology to date, especially when it comes to cameras. Their cutting edge technology, coupled with high-quality production, makes Sony one of the fiercest competitors in the market. Whether you’re a professional photographer, a travel photographer, or simply a photography
The Sony ECM-B1M has a multitude of characteristics that make it the ideal shotgun microphone for Sony cameras. Released recently with the Sony a7 IV, the next generation of Sony a7 cameras, this shotgun microphone is a surefire way to record quality digital auto through its built-in digital audio interface. The digital auto interface allows
If you’re lucky enough to own one of the Sony range of mirrorless camera bodies, then you have a distinct advantage. Namely, the ability to use Canon lenses, both old and new. This is a definite added bonus, especially if you are swapping platforms from Canon to Sony and already have a good bunch of
Sony has been making its presence known in various technology markets and in the camera industry. It is tough competition which was evident with the Sony a7 release. From SLR to mirrorless camera, Sony has experimented with different concepts and does not disappoint. The Sony a7, along with the a7R, was the start of Sony’s
It has to be said, that Zeiss lenses have that little extra something above the average crop of lenses. It’s not just the overall sharpness, but the rendition of the final image that adds that extra level of quality. If you currently own one of Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras, then you have access to the
A South Korean based manufacturer of camera lenses, Samyang, has launched an ultra-wide-angle ultra-compact lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The company has announced the AF 18mm f/2.8 FE lens which is designed for Sony’s E-Mount camera system. The new 18mm f/2.8 lens is said to be “the most compact, lightweight, and affordable” super-wide-angle full-frame
2019 will see the launch of two new Sony E-mount zoom lenses for the company’s APS-C mirrorless camera series: the 16-55mm f/2.8 G and the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lenses. The two new lens addition will increase Sony’s versatile E-mount system lens lineup to a total of 54. The recent product announcements from
The mirrorless camera format is nothing new, with the first commercially viable versions appearing in the early 2000s with the likes of the Epson R-D1 and Leica M8. These were marketed more as rangefinder type cameras, harking back to the old days, but these early offerings always had problems. In steps the Sony Alpha Series.
Following Canon’s latest mirrorless camera announcement, Sony has also boosted its range of crop-sensor mirrorless cameras with new models. At a special event in New York, Sony launched two new APS-C mirrorless cameras — the flagship a6600 and the entry-level a6100 — which will hit the markets in October and November. The Sony a6600 is
Sony is setting the standard as a leader in the increasingly competitive full-frame mirrorless camera market. The company has unveiled the Sony a7R IV with a monstrous 61-megapixel image sensor. With its latest Alpha-series camera, Sony breaks new ground and presents an innovative take on full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7R IV is the world’s
The Sony a6400 camera comes with a broad feature set. It has been introduced to address the needs of many photographers and especially those enthusiasts interested in getting a more sophisticated mirrorless camera with an affordable price tag. Sony has equipped the a6400 with some of its state-of-the-art technology, most notably the incredibly advanced autofocusing
You have to hand it to Sony. They’re not just producing great camera bodies, but also a nice lineup of lenses to fit all focal lengths. One of the latest is this short telephoto prime lens, the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS. If you’re a current Sony camera body owner, then a 100mm
The lens you have attached to your camera can make or break your photos, depending on the situation you’re in. It’s helpful to have a few lenses to choose from, but not everyone has the means to invest in a lot of top-end, highly-priced lenses. Contrary to popular belief, good lenses don’t have to cost
The Sony a7S II is a full-frame camera designed for challenging lighting conditions. The a7R II, its brother, was introduced with a 42-megapixel sensor to provide a great amount of detail, but the resolution of this camera is reduced to 12 megapixels with improved low light performance compared to other a7 series models. Design and
Zoom is a feature that is often desired in a digital camera, but with mirrorless cameras, DSLR cameras, and similar options, a great zoom function can also be exceptionally expensive. This is where bridge cameras come in, offering you an excellent zoom function, while also providing the other features that photographers rely on. In this
Sony has been producing some top quality lenses of late and it seems they have now added to the list the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS. This piece of glass is set out to double up as a 90mm macro and portrait lens, with a very usable focal length for both purposes. Strapping
The 70-200mm is a popular focal range among photographers and with Sony allowing other glass to be fitted to their cameras via an adapter, they definitely have hot competition on their heels. However, there is nothing like having the same brand lens fitted to your camera, which means Sony camera owners are going to be
Tokina has officially announced the release of a brand new lens from the popular brand. The new lens is a type of Macro lens, called the Tokina FiRIN 100mm f2.8 FE Macro lens. The lens is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras from the Sony brand. The announcement for the new camera lens from Tokina was
Sony is taking the powerful-sensor-development lead again. It appears Sony is on its way to launch a 100-megapixel full-frame sensor. According to reports, Sony has developed a new 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for consumer cameras. The new sensor is capable of capturing high-quality images in 100 megapixels and shooting 6K video. The news was first
Back in 2017, Sony released the first generation of the Sony RX0. It did not boom as the company probably expected due to the strong competition it faced with GoPro cameras. But what Sony did was impressive with all the features it put in such a compact body. If the word got around quicker, the
Sony recently announced that they would be shipping out two brand new external hard drives later this year. While the two hard drives are primarily promoted to photographers, they will be able to store any kind of data. What has sparked interest among people would be the fact that both of the two new drives
When the launch of the Sony RX0 dropped, the camera industry was shaken up. Sony has been known for creating incredible, high-quality cameras but this small and compact camera was different. As a company that has been making its presence known in the camera world, many were wondering if Sony could be a leading brand.