from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
2015年4月30日木曜日
#tbt - ZEISS completed the development of the first projector for planetariums i...
#tbt - ZEISS completed the development of the first projector for planetariums in August 1923 – enabling a projection planetarium's representation of the artificial night sky to be observed for the first time at the ZEISS facilities in Jena. The ZEISS projector was then brought to the Deutsche Museum, where it provided lifelike representations of cosmic happenings and planetary movements until 1960.
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
Diglloyd posts the full Batis MTF graphs. “(85mm Batis) Has outstanding micro contrast no less good than the very best Leica M lens”
Quick note for Germans: Since today you can preorder the Batis lenses at Amazon: 85mm (Click here) and 25mm (Click here).
Digglloyd is the first site publishing the full graph of the new Batis lenses! Links:
Batis 85mm MTF at Diggloyd.
Batis 25mm MTF at Diggloyd.
Here are some of his early conclusions:
BATIS 85mm:
- Overall contrast is superb wide open, even into the corners.
– Stopping down a bit more delivers outstanding micro contrast at f/5.6, far exceeding most lenses and no less good than the very best Leica M lens.
Has some pincushion distortion. Seems that distortion was traded off for uniformly high sharpness and a smaller/lighter design, knowing that the camera can correct for it automatically (or the raw converter).
BATIS 25mm:
- Modest micro contrast at f/2. However, overall contrast is superb wide open, even into the corners, and that very high overall contrast is critical to visual impact of the image.
– Most notable, the performance is exceptionally uniform at all apertures from center to corner. This is highly unusual for a 25mm lens.
Both lenses are now available for preorder in USA and Europe (UK/Germany)
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Eu at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
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(SR3) Did Zeiss just “leak” the Sony A7rII with 56 Megapixel sensor?
Dear SAR readers, take a look at that image:http://ift.tt/1ERne2q. Zeiss says it has been shot with the Sony A7r and the Batis 85mm lens. But notice two strange things:
1) The resolution of the image is 56 Megapixel
2) The 56MP images have no camera name exif info (had been removed by Zeiss).
Now we have three possibilities:
1) Zeiss up-sized the images for some weird reason I cannot understand.
2) This is a A7II multishift created image (feature that will may be added in a future update). But it’s unlikely to be used on non-architectural shooting and without tripod (reflection in the eye shows photographer handholding the cam!).
3) Or they did shoot those images with the A7rII and then removed the EXIF info. What’s your guess?
The new A7rII is rumored to be announced between mid May and early June at last. Stay tuned on SAR!
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First full size image samples taken with the new Zeiss Batis 85mm and 25mm lenses!
The very first full size image samples taken with the new 85mm and 25mm Batis lenses have been posted on Flickr by Zeiss:
Full set of 85mm f/1.8 Batis image samples (Click here)
Full set of 25mm f/2.0 Batis image samples (Click here)
Would like to know what you think about the quality delivered by those new lenses!
Both lenses are now available for preorder at BH and Adorama:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Eu at WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
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SciFest in Finland: To mark the International Year of Light, the slogan selected...
SciFest in Finland: To mark the International Year of Light, the slogan selected for the 2015 edition of this science and technology festival for students and teachers was "Power of Light." The aim of SciFest is to educate young people about science in fun and engaging ways. A total of 12,000 visitors from over 50 nations visited in the city of Joensuu.
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
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2015年4月29日水曜日
Sony Tidbits…
a7/a7R/a7S/a7 II Overview Training Tutorial
Portraits with the 90mm Macro Lens (SonyAlphaForum).
Loxia 35mm review by Louis Berk.
Sony FE 2/28 – Rolling Review (Phillipreeve.net).
FE 55mm lens review by Mikeonthestreet.
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 Distagon: Quality Control Issues, Right Side Blur at f/1.4 (Diglloyd).
Sony A7II + Zeiss FE 35 mm 2.8 (SonyAlphaForum).
FE 28mm test at Kasyapa.
One more curved sensor patent spotted by Egami.
Magnus: “I just saw the post about using the A7R as a sports camera and would like to share my experiences. I think it works great and regularly use my A7R with Sigma 70-200/2,8 and LA-EA4 adapter shooting floor hockey. It’s really not the fastest camera regarding auto focus and continous shooting but it works! For close up action I have my old A580 with Sony 16-50/2,8.
Here is a sample folder with pictures scaled to 4k (2160p height), most of them are ISO3200-6400:
http://ift.tt/1J7zcD5
…or if you prefer facebook but these are scaled to 1280 pixels width:
http://ift.tt/1J7zfOZ
This might be interesting too, It’s the same floor hockey team at the same arena shot with Tamron 150-600 and LA-EA4 adapter on my A7R. This combo sure gets waaay to close indoors but although its ISO6400 I think it works great:
http://ift.tt/1OBZ14L”
Christian: “I got the opportunity to test my Sony NEX-5T in extreme conditions. I went for a 2:30 hour walk through the city and next to the Charles River. The temperatures were -24F (-31C) degrees with the windchill! I had to face a lot of wind when next to the Charles River, changing lenses was a challenge and quite risky for the sensor. The camera performed really well during this hike, I did not notice any change working in these temperatures. The screen, AF and battery worked perfectly well. Even if the grip is very small, I could still use it with my gloves but I must admit that it wasn’t very convenient. Against all odds, this little camera passed the extreme weather test!
http://ift.tt/1OBZ14N
http://ift.tt/1OBZ14R“
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2015年4月28日火曜日
New Sony A7s tests (Vice News shoots with the A7s in the dark).
Vice News shot a series about Boko Haram and used the Sony A7s to record in complete dark scenes. You can see the full video on Youtube (Click here). That kind of reportage would be almost impossible to make without the A7s.
“The video from the “Carnival of Venice 2015″ is now public. It was recorded with Sony A7S, Atomos Shogun, Zeiss FE 16-35/4 OSS and Zeiss FE 1.8/55. The wideangle clips shot from tripod show the real potential of this combination. Unfortunately, the handheld portrait shots moving around the masks show the loss of quality due to the lack of stabilization of the A7S and the FE 1.8/55 even after digital stabilization (warp) in post processing. Scenes like that require a glidecam, brushless gimbal and additional OSS for professional demands. Irrespective of these little technical imperfections, this video shows the art and beauty of the masks and the scenery in Venice Carnival. Beside that, the article shows some zoomable images taken out as single frames from the video showing the quality of the 4K recording (still in process..).
YouTube (4K/2160p): http://ift.tt/1KpHBT7
Vimeo (Download of the original 4K file for Vimeo members): http://ift.tt/1KpHBT9“
Sony A7s Supercut Review by Stronzvanderploeg:
Overall the Sony A7s an incredibly specced camera especially considering the relatively low price point. If you need low-light or mirrorless full frame, it’s definitely the camera for you but just know, you’ll have to deal with a lot of workarounds and you’ll have to learn and adjust to some of the backwards design decisions.
Mark:
I’m a long time reader of Sony Alpha Rumors (I’ve been using Sony since the A900), and would like to pass on my recent experiments with combining the A7s with a Microsoft Kinect for a mixture of 2D video and 3D animation. I put together a blog article and some example videos showing how to combine the two devices using DepthKit software, and thought it might be interesting for your readers:
DepthKit with Microsoft Kinect + Sony A7s
http://ift.tt/1Ozay55
DepthKit – NASA Space Sounds Experiment
http://ift.tt/1Ozaylj
idezo Labs: DepthKit with Microsoft Kinect + Sony A7s
http://ift.tt/1OzaAd4
Kay Burn:
“My name is Kay Burn and I shoot photos and video underwater (and aerial work too).
I recently housed my A7s with a Metabones adapter and the Canon 100mm f2.8 IS L in a Nauticam housing and used a prototype port and focus gear to shoot some macro video in the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia. I thought you might be interested to see how it performs;
http://ift.tt/1yyATbZ
More details are available on the vimeo page itself.“
Sony A7s store links:
Sony A7s in USA/CA at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony USA, Sony Canada.
Sony A7s in Eu at Sony DE, UK, ES, FR, IT, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, NO, FI, PL. And Wex UK.
A7s Gariz leather case in Black (Click here), Brown (Click here), Red (Click here) and Orange (Click here).
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Sony Tidbits…
a7S vs GH4 vs NX1: 4k UltraHD Video Camera Comparison
Tearing Down the Sony 24-70 f/4 ZA OSS Vario Tessar (Lensrentals).
Fotopraxis mit Zeiss Loxia-Objektiven und Sony A7-Kameras (Traumflieger).
Cheap tilt lens Olympus OM alternative for landscape use (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony to Boost Image Sensor Production to 87K 12-inch Wafers per Month (Image Sensor World).
Sony Licenses Bonding Technology from Ziptronix (Eetimes).
What’s in my Camera Bag – Caroline Jensen (Sony Blog).
Spanish Diston Zm lens test on the A7r at DSLRmagazine.
SONY a6000 + Hoya 28mm revers (Facebook).
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Meet ZEISS at the VDI (Association of German Engineers) Online Job Fair on 28 Ap...
Meet ZEISS at the VDI (Association of German Engineers) Online Job Fair on 28 April 2015
We are taking part in the VDI Online Job Fair this year for the first time. Is there anything you would like to know about career options at ZEISS? If so, call to the ZEISS booth in exhibition hall 2. Some of our HR staff as well as representatives of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology business group will be there. To register, please go to:
http://bit.ly/1djLjCX
We look forward to talking with you!
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
We are taking part in the VDI Online Job Fair this year for the first time. Is there anything you would like to know about career options at ZEISS? If so, call to the ZEISS booth in exhibition hall 2. Some of our HR staff as well as representatives of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology business group will be there. To register, please go to:
http://bit.ly/1djLjCX
We look forward to talking with you!
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2015年4月27日月曜日
Zeiss Q&A about the new Batis lenses (confirms in lens stabilization, made in Japan, unlimited OLED lifetime).
On Facebook Zeiss answered many questions from their followers:
1) Yes, the Batis 1.8/85 has optical image stabilization
2) The displays are not limited in their lifetime. After many years of intensive use, they will become darker. If sometime they might be difficult to read, they can be easily exchanged by our ZEISS service.
3) Batis lenses use different components than Sony or Sony/ZEISS lenses.
4) Our Batis lenses are primarily made of high-quality plastics, aluminum and optical glass.
5) ZEISS Batis lenses are made in Japan.
6) MTF charts will be available in June.
Both lenses are now available for preorder at BH and Adorama:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama, Bhphoto.
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Sony Tidbits (with Malawi wildlife protection video sponsored by Sony).
The video on top has been shoot by Jamie Unwin with the great help from Sony UK. I am glad to hear that Sony sponsors that kind of projects. That iw what Jamie told me:
“I’m an advocate for Sony UK, my latest film about The Illegal WIldlife Trade in Malawi, Africa has just been released.
This year Malawi stands up to wildlife crime, I spent my Christmas producing a short 8 minute film that was shown to the President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika the film was then aired on national TV in Malawi. As a result the president has decided to burn the entirety of Malawi’s Ivory stock piles as a clear signal to the world that Malawi is serious about protecting its wildlife. The film worked as a persuasive and deterrent conservation tool, to show the people of Malawi that if they protect their wildlife and natural places it will benefit them economically by attracting tourism, creating a spiral of economic benefits. The film also exposed that Malawi is taking wildlife crime seriously, enforcing prison sentences to those who commit the crimes.
http://ift.tt/1DrcHnA
We know you have a big media following and as we are trying to reach as many people as possible it would be incredibly beneficial if you would share the film for us.
www.JamieUnwin.com
Sony provided all the equipment to make the film. it was entirely shot on using the Sony a77mk2 and a99.
Many thanks,
Jamie Unwin”
More Sony tidbits:
Sony’s HDR AS200V Vs. GoPro Hero 4 Silver (ActionCameraRumors).
Sigma patent for 400mm f/2.8 OS Sport Lens (CanonWatch).
Testbericht: Sony FE 24-240 mm 3.5-6.3 OSS (Digitalkamera).
Olympus vs Sony at SonyAlphaLab.
Sensor Cleaning on A7 Mark II…Does IBIS Create Special Situation? (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony 35mm f/1.4 FE Zeiss lens test (Spencerpablophotography).
Sony Suisse deals:
Sony Center in Lucerne/Switerland (Click here) is having a extra 10% discount on our products from 24. April until 2. Mai 2015.
For example (all prices including 8% Sales Tax):
ILCE-7KB for CHF. 1169.—( in Euro 1113.–)
ILCE-7S for CHF: 1799.— (Euro 1713)
DSC-RX100M2 for CHF. 449.— (Euro 427)
SLT-A99V for CHF. 1619.— (Euro 1541)
SEL24240 for CHF. 840.— (Euro 800)
SEL55F18 for CHF. 840.— (Euro 800)
from sonyalpharumors
2015年4月26日日曜日
Great official Sony US rebates! $200 off on the new A7II. And A7 now sells for $999 only!
This is a great news! Sony lowered the prices on the newest A7II camera by $200! And for the first time you can get the first generation Sony A7 for under $1,000 thanks to a big $300 off!
Sony Alpha a7II (Body Only) for $1,498 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7II with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,798 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 (Body Only) for $998 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
Sony Alpha a7 with FE 28-70mm OSS Lens for $1,298 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, SonyStore.
The A7r got a major price drop weeks ago ($1898 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto). In that case the reason for the price drop is that the new A7rII will be available in June!
Sony refurbished deals:
Sony A7r for $1,399 (Click here).
Zeiss 16-35mm for $1,199 (Click here).
16mm for $149 (Click here).
55-210mm for $164 (Click here).
Sony A3000 for $199 (Click here).
Zeiss 55mm for $1749 (Click here).
A5000 double lens kit for $399 (Click here).
A6000 double lens kit for $649 (Click here).
NEX-5T double lens kit for $399 (Click here).
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$100 off on the A5000 with kit lens (limited quantity). FREE 246 SSD card with Atomos Shogun.
Camerland is selling a couple of brand new (US warranty!) A5000 kit cameras with a nice $100 discount on their eBay Page (Click here).
More new deals:
New Rokinon A and E-mount 100mm lens is in Stock at BHphoto.
Lexar SD cards savings at Amazon US (Click here).
The Atomos Shogun 4K recorder for the A7s comes with a free 256 SSD card at Adorama (Click here).
Free $50 gift card with the Sony CLM-V55 at Adorama (Click here).
$300 off on the A58 with lens and Flash kit at BHphoto (Click here).
There is a long list of Mother’s Day deals on that special eBay page (Click here). Here is the direct link to the Sony stuff:
Sony Cameras (Click here).
All lenses (Click here).
And the new Lightroom 6 (or CC as cloud version) is now available for preorder:
Lightroom CC at Adobe (Click here).
Lightroom 6 at Adobe (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here).
The four new Batis and A-mount lenses:
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at Amazon, BHphoto and at Adorama.
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at Amazon, BHphoto and at Adorama.
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto.
from sonyalpharumors
2015年4月25日土曜日
Sony Tidbits…
PXW-FS7 4K Sample contents “Wedding”
Double Gold Box today in Germany: A6000 at 14:00 (via DL) and A7 at 18:00 (via DL). Real deal price can be seen only starting from that exact hour.
Save £50 on the Sony A6000 + 16-50mm Lens in black using voucher code SONYA6000 (Jessops UK).
Zeiss Loxia 35mm and 50mm – Superb Performers (Photographylife).
Extended battery operation (SonyAlphaForum).
5 axis stabilisation of the Sony A7 II and the OM-D E-M1 (Mirrorlessons).
My first weeding with A7s (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony NAB booth (Sony Facebook).
Atomos Shogun firmware update adds Expanded RAW compatibility for the Sony FS series.
Christopher: “Sony A6000 + Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN E + Gimp processing + Rouen cathedral bells recorded using the A6000. http://ift.tt/1E3PfDF”
Jose: “I am very glad to announce to you that my “Colossus” image, made with a Sony a77, has won the third prize of the “TIPA Photo Trophy 2015″, part of the famous “Trierenberg Super Circuit & Special Themes Circuit 2015″. URL for the image: http://ift.tt/1I6Exfo or http://ift.tt/1I6Exfq“
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Zeis says new Batis lenses are focus by wire like all other Sony/Zeiss FE lenses.
SAR reader Luke managed to get an answer from Zeiss whether the new Batis lens line have focus by wire or not. Zeiss answered that:
The Batis lenses have “focus by wire”. Like the same innovative focusing features like the Sony/Zeiss FE type lenses. To allow quick and also precise manual focusing with an AF lens, the focusing distance will change according to the speed you turn the focusing ring. If you prefer mechanically coupled focusing rings, the LOXIA lenses might be the best solution for you.
Thanks Luke for sharing Zeiss answer!
The four mew A and E-mount Zeiss lens preorders:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto.
Zeiss 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at Amazon, BHphoto and at Adorama.
Zeiss 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at Amazon, BHphoto and at Adorama.
from sonyalpharumors
2015年4月24日金曜日
Zeiss-Großplanetarium Berlin erhält modernes Planetariumssystem von ZEISS Kern...
Zeiss-Großplanetarium Berlin erhält modernes Planetariumssystem von ZEISS
Kern der Neuausstattung ist ein ZEISS Hybrid-Planetarium, bestehend aus zehn digitalen ZEISS VELVET Projektoren für die Ganzkuppel-Projektion, sowie ein speziell für das Berliner Planetarium modifizierter Sternprojektor ZEISS UNIVERSARIUM Modell IX.
Der bisherige Sternprojektor ZEISS COSMORAMA wird als bedeutendes Zeugnis der Planetariumsgeschichte ein neues Zuhause im Foyer finden. Die Wiedereröffnung ist für das Frühjahr 2016 geplant. Besucher können dann wieder unsere Heimatgalaxie im Flug erleben, die mit 200 Milliarden Sternen im Flug in den intergalaktischen Raum zu einem Lichtpunkt unter Milliarden anderen Sterneninseln schrumpft.
Übrigens: Hier findet Ihr einen Beitrag des rbb über das ehemalige Herzstück des Großplanetariums: http://bit.ly/1QndQGN
from ZEISS Group's Facebook Wall
Kern der Neuausstattung ist ein ZEISS Hybrid-Planetarium, bestehend aus zehn digitalen ZEISS VELVET Projektoren für die Ganzkuppel-Projektion, sowie ein speziell für das Berliner Planetarium modifizierter Sternprojektor ZEISS UNIVERSARIUM Modell IX.
Der bisherige Sternprojektor ZEISS COSMORAMA wird als bedeutendes Zeugnis der Planetariumsgeschichte ein neues Zuhause im Foyer finden. Die Wiedereröffnung ist für das Frühjahr 2016 geplant. Besucher können dann wieder unsere Heimatgalaxie im Flug erleben, die mit 200 Milliarden Sternen im Flug in den intergalaktischen Raum zu einem Lichtpunkt unter Milliarden anderen Sterneninseln schrumpft.
Übrigens: Hier findet Ihr einen Beitrag des rbb über das ehemalige Herzstück des Großplanetariums: http://bit.ly/1QndQGN
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Sony says: “cameras with a translucent mirror are not forgotten”.
Image courtesy Optyczne
The polish site Optyczne was present at the London press conference from Sony. They report:
During the presentation the speaker pointed out the continuous development of Sony Alpha DSLR system and emphasized that despite strong offensive on the mirrorless market cameras with a translucent mirror are not forgotten.
The sideshow title was “Sony maintains commitment to A-mount“.
Yesterday Sony showed the two new A-mount lenses and their two new 30x cameras at the event. There was no “hint” at all about a possible new A-mount camera coming soon. For all we know new E-mount and RX cameras “only” are coming in May-June.
from sonyalpharumors
First full size image samples taken with the new A-mount lenses.
The Russian Alphaforum (Click here) posted the very first full size image samples shot with the new A-mount lenses. Check them out!
from sonyalpharumors
Preorder links to all four new lenses (E and A-mount).
First of all a short thanks to the Zeiss source that got the BATIS specs right back in January (SAR article here). I really hope he will send us more Zeiss info in future
And now back to the announcements: The last 24hours we got four new lenses:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
And the new Rokinon A and E-mount 100mm lens is in Stock at BHphoto.
And as a reminder: New A7x, A6xxx and RX cameras are scheduled to be announced in May. I hope trusted sources will send us full specs soon.
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2015年4月23日木曜日
Surprise! There is indeed an announcement today: Two new “updated” A-mount lenses!
Images via ePhotozine!
Surprise! Today Sony announced the release of the two new A-mount lenses! Here is the press text via ePhotozine:
Sony has enhanced its line-up of α A-mount interchangeable lenses with two enhanced versions of its full-frame ZEISS Vario-Sonnar large-aperture standard zoom and wide-angle zoom lenses.
Photo professionals and discerning enthusiasts will welcome the addition of the Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL2470Z2) standard zoom and Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2) wide angle zoom, both delivering significant improvements in image quality, ghost reduction and AF performance, together with a new dust and moisture- resistant design.
The SAL2470Z2 and SAL1635Z2 are ideal partners for Sony’s A-mount family of interchangeable lens cameras, including the highly acclaimed α99 and α77 II. With the addition of an optional mount adaptor they’re also compatible with E-mount cameras such as the α7 series.
Uncompromising image quality is a hallmark of every ZEISS Vario-Sonnar lens. It’s taken to new levels with the SAL2470Z2 and SAL1635Z2 that feature a ZEISS T* coating on optical surfaces that achieves even greater reduction in ghosting, especially with tricky against-the-light shots.
Autofocus performance of the SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system in both lenses has also been uprated significantly. Faster, more powerful processing in the lens LSI increases AF accuracy, delivering approximately 4x the subject tracking speed of each lens’s predecessor – a perfect partner to the 4D Focus system in the α77 II – making it ideal for shots of fast-moving action subjects like wildlife, sports and active children.
Both models also feature a new dust and moisture-resistant design that makes the SAL2470Z2 and SAL1635Z2 even more appealing options for challenging outdoor assignments.
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II
Covering a popular 24-70mm range of focal lengths, this high-performance full-frame zoom delivers imaging quality you’d expect from a prime lens.
From everyday snapshots to handheld portraits, landscapes and wildlife, you’ll enjoy legendary ZEISS® sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths. With a bright constant F2.8 maximum aperture right across the zoom range, the SAL2470Z2 is a dependable partner for low-light portraits, dim interiors and night-time scenes.
Aspherical and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements are combined in a precision optical design that’s highly effective at suppressing aberration. You’ll appreciate the difference with high contrast and faithful reproduction of delicate gradations.
Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II
This large aperture, wide angle zoom is equally capable of capturing spectacular scenery or bustling street scenes. With a bright F2.8 maximum aperture at all zoom settings, it’s also ideal for handheld shooting at twilight or in dimly-lit interiors.
The precision optical design features aspherical lens elements that minimise distortion. In addition, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and Super ED glass elements provide superior contrast, resolution, and colour fidelity.
The new SAL2470Z2 and SAL1635Z2 α A-mount ZEISS lenses from Sony are available to pre-order now.
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Both new Zeiss Batis lens now available for preorder at BHphoto and Adorama. POLL: Will you buy them?
Both lenses are now available for preorder at BH and Adorama:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
I haven’t found EU or Asia preorder links yet.
POLL:
Now let’s see how many SAR readers will really buy those lenses:
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Unlike the other FE lenses I do not think these new lenses are heavily overpriced. They are weather sealed, build quality is top and I am sure they have top-notch image quality too, the 85mm has optical stabilization and the OLED display may turn out to be more than just a useful gimmick.
Reminder: New Zeiss Batis key features:
1) They are the first Full Frame Zeiss lenses with autofocus
2) Those are the first worldwide lenses with OLED display on lens to show aperture and depth of field info. And at startup it reminds you what you spent $$$ for with a “ZEISS” writing
3) The 85mm f/1.8 is the first Zeiss with optical stabilization.
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(SR5) Stay tuned on SAR. BIG Sony announcement coming on April 23 at 13.00 London time.
I know you are all happy because of the great Zeiss announcement (full press here on SAR). But do not forget that within a few hours (April 23 at 13.00 London time) Sony will announce new cameras!
At least two cameras will be announced. New RX and latest I heard is that might be a new A7 camera indeed…let’s see!
So please stay tuned on SAR!
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2015年4月22日水曜日
Full Zeiss Batis FE lens specs! First Zeiss FF lens with OLED display, optical stabilization and autofocus!
The new BATIS 85mm and 25mm lenses have an OLED display on lens!
Preorder links:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama (Click here), Bhphoto (Click here).
New Zeiss Batis key info and specs:
Chapeau Zeiss! The new BATIS lens announcement just added a huge value to the FE system. Those are the key points of the new lenses:
1) They are the first Full Frame Zeiss lenses with autofocus
2) Those are the first worldwide lenses with OLED display on lens to show aperture and dpeth of field info. And at startup it reminds you what you spent $$$ for with a “ZEISS” writing
3) The 85mm f/1.8 is the first Zeiss with optical stabilization.
The lenses are also weather sealed!
And here are the specs:
Technical specifications Zeiss
| Product | Zeiss Batis 2/25 | Batis Zeiss 1.8 / 85 |
| Focal length | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture range | f / 2 – f / 22 | f / 1.8 – f / 22 |
| Elements / groups | 10/8 | 11/8 |
| Focusing | 0.2 m – infinity | 0.80 m – infinity |
| Working distance | 0.13 m – infinity | 0.71 m – infinity |
| Field ** (diag. / Horiz. / Vert.) | 82 ° / 72 ° / 51 ° | 29 ° / 24 ° / 16 ° |
| Image circle diameter | 43.3 mm | 43.3 mm |
| Coverage at close range ** | 12.4 mm × 18.7 mm | 18.9 mm × 28.3 mm |
| Magnification at close range | 1: 5.2 | 1: 7.9 |
| Filter Diameter | M67 x 0.75 | M67 x 0.75 |
| Diameter max. | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Diameter of the focus | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Length (without lens cap) | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Length (with lens caps) | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Weight | 335 g | 475 g |
| Camera mounts | E-mount | E-mount |
| Focal length | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture range | f / 2 – f / 22 | f / 1.8 – f / 22 |
| Elements / groups | 10/8 | 11/8 |
| Focusing | 0.2 m – infinity | 0.80 m – infinity |
| Working distance | 0.13 m – infinity | 0.71 m – infinity |
| Field ** (diag. / Horiz. / Vert.) | 82 ° / 72 ° / 51 ° | 29 ° / 24 ° / 16 ° |
Full press release and more images can be seen on that SAR post. And here are the Adorama preorder links (Click on the image):
Reminder: Tomorrow (April 23) big Sony announcement! Follow live on SAR at 12,00 London time.
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Zeiss launches a new autofocus Full Frame lens line for Sony FE!
That's quite a surprise! Today Zeiss announced a completely new line of lenses for Sony FE cameras! Unlike Loxia those lenses have autofocus and a huge OLED display on the lens!
Preorder links:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens at Adorama (Click here)
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama (Click here)
Lens shade for 25mm at Adorama (Click here)
Lens shade for 85mm at Adorama (Click here)
And here is the press text:
The new ZEISS Batis 2/25 and 1.8/85 lenses are the first full-frame autofocus lenses with an OLED display for the mirrorless Sony α series and therefore the pioneers of a new era. As professional tools, they enable outstanding outcomes with optimal image performance, impressive contrast and maximum resolution down to the very last detail.
The innovative OLED display shows the distance of the focal plane from the camera system and the depth of fields, therefore ideally supporting creative image composition. For the demanding photographer, the OLED display is an absolute highlight – an innovation that is currently unparalleled in camera lenses. ZEISS Batis lenses are available in a wide-angle and portrait focal length and are the perfect match for the existing lenses offered for the system. The ZEISS Batis 2/25 and Batis 1.8/85 lenses will be available for purchase from July 2015 – place your order now!
Plenty of more images and video on SonyAlphaRumors.com
from Mirrorless Rumors
Official! Zeiss announces a new BATIS lens line for Sony FE: 25mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/1.8 to ship in summer!
Amazing! Zeiss just announced a new lens line for Sony FE mount! it’s the autofocus BATIS line and the two first lenses will be the 25mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/1.8. Here is the press text:
The new ZEISS Batis 2/25 and 1.8/85 lenses are the first full-frame autofocus lenses with an OLED display for the mirrorless Sony α series and therefore the pioneers of a new era. As professional tools, they enable outstanding outcomes with optimal image performance, impressive contrast and maximum resolution down to the very last detail.
The innovative OLED display shows the distance of the focal plane from the camera system and the depth of fields, therefore ideally supporting creative image composition. For the demanding photographer, the OLED display is an absolute highlight – an innovation that is currently unparalleled in camera lenses. ZEISS Batis lenses are available in a wide-angle and portrait focal length and are the perfect match for the existing lenses offered for the system. The ZEISS Batis 2/25 and Batis 1.8/85 lenses will be available for purchase from July 2015 – place your order now!
Her eis the official trailer:
from sonyalpharumors
(SR4) Big surprise: Zeiss to announce a new BATIS line for FE? Autfocus 25mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/1.8 FE lenses coming!
It’s now the third source within weeks that tells me this. Zeiss has a huge suprise for the FE system. They are going to launch a new autofocus lens line system for the FE mount! This is the latest message I got:
New Zeiss Batis lenses will be announced today. This is a new line for FF E-Mount. Like the Touits for APS-C. 2/25 and 1,8/85 will be available in summer 2015.
from sonyalpharumors
Zeiss teases a new lens for mirrorless system cameras!
Zeiss posted a teaser of a new lens on their Facebook page. It’s a new “smooth” lens for mirrorless system cameras. And as far as I know this is NOT a new Loxia lens. I am working on the rumors because I already got a quite surprising rumor a couple of days ago. Give me some time to check it out!
from sonyalpharumors
2015年4月21日火曜日
What we can “hope” to get on April 23 (RX1-X and RX100m4?)
Sony has a scheduled press briefing on Thursday April 23. And Wikileaks hinted that new RX and A7 and A6xxx cameras would be announced within April and June. So far this is what we can hope to get soon:
To be announced on April 23?
– RX1-X camera (specs unclear but likely a FF camera with 35mm f/1.8 Zeiss lens).
– RX100m4 (20MP Four Thirds sensor camera with 4K recording)
To be announced in May?
– A7rII (36Mp, 5 axis and same A7II body improvements)
– A6xxx (24MP APS-C sensor and 3 or 5 axis stabilization).
P.S.: A-mount news (camera and lenses) will follow in August/September?
By the way. Also the Sony Canada marketing roadmap seems to confirm there will be new cameras. Their RX (late April) and Alpha (mid May) campaign would match those announcements.
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Sony Tidbits…
The Reasons Why Gary Fong Switched From Canon and Nikon To Sony
Gold BOx on the Rx100m2 in Germany (via DL).
Lossless RAW petition on Change.
Zeiss Loxia 2/35 review on Fstoppers.
16-35mm review at Mirrorlessons.
Kathmandu, Nepal with the Sony A7s and the Mitakon 50mm f.95 by Judd Weiss
Pics with Zeiss Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 (SonyAlphaForum).
35mm Distagon review by Jorge Torralba.
Fog gallery taken with A7 II and X-T1 (Mirrorlessons).
Jerry: “I have now owned both a Sony a7 and an a7II.
One of the very few shortcomings, as noted in practically all reviews on these cameras though, is the fact that if you want to use its LCD finder on the back, and hold the camera down at waist level, which in many cases shades the camera’s eyepiece sensor heavily, the sensor within the EVF’s rubber hood thinks the camera is being held to your eye and turns the LCD completely off in favor of the EVF only. Of course, there’s the menu setting on the camera to set one or the other SOLELY, but this is a hassle when you need to switch back and forth frequently .
I finally discovered a simple fix to remedy this very aggravating situation using a product called Light Dims, which are little inexpensive, stick-on pre-cot pieces of a neutral gray shading material actually made for putting over glaring, bright LED’s that are overly bright and irritate you at night or in dark places.
By simply cutting a 3mm X 5mm piece of this material and applying it over the left half of the EVF sensor window, the sensor functions perfectly and the LCD remains on even in very low light, plus the EVF still switches on again automatically when the camera is held up to your eye! This is an incredibly simple fix that many Sony a7 users have wrestled with for months and have hoped and hoped that Sony would correct via a firmware update! It seems to work for all the Sony a7 models including the a7, a7R, a7II and a7S. These little gadgets are available on Amazon (http://ift.tt/1HpWNjk) or directly from the company at: www.lightdims.com
I am in no way affiliated with the company and have no vested interest. I just discovered this from another post on a Sony a7 forum, tried it and was super impressed.”
Peter: “i Tried SONY a6000 + HOYA 28mm F2.8 reverse for macro shooting. This is probably cheapest alternative for macro lens. Work perfectly on Full Frame A7R as well.
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2015年4月20日月曜日
2015年4月19日日曜日
This week SAR readers photos selection.
David Mathar on SonyAlphaForum.
Bavarian mornings
sony a99 + 135 1.8 za
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Bryan Goff on SonyAlphaForum
An HDR pic I made the other day with my Sony a6000 and Sigma 19mm. So far I am loving the camera. I am having troubles finding the sharpest settings for the lens though. Any tips, help are much appreciated.
Apollownis on SonyAlphaForum.
Sony A6000 | FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | Animals
Remon Fotografía
Dancing. A350 a 90mm (f11,1/3200, ISO 200)
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Bruno Vais
Fingers of the fjord
Waters rushing through rock formations pull the viewer into the eerie world of the Iron Born.
SonyA7R w/Canon 17mm TS
Miguel Quiles
Sony A7II w/ Tamron Lenses 24-70 2.8
José Ramos – Nature & Landscape Photography
“Colossus – Part III” | Madeira Island, Ribeira da Janela
Against all odds, resisting through the passagem of time. Resilience in Nature…
José Ramos © http://ift.tt/1a3sGdq
Calle Sigrell
Sony a6000 + Samyang 135 mm /f2 ISO 100
James Backer
Twilight – Mauna Kea Beach – Hawaii
A7r + FE 16-35 @ 25mm, 1/5 sec, f4.5, ISO640, -.7 ev, Handheld
Tim Storm
Chapel Dulcinea in Austin TX. Sony A7r, Leica 21mm. 30 second exposure.
Alan Marinelli
Taken at Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West Florida with a Sony A6000 and Sony 55-210 E lens!
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David Safier
A6000 10-18mm
Bruno Vais
Catch me if you can – The Northern Lights play tag with the Milky Way across the Norwegian sky (Sony A7R/17mm TS)
www.brunovais.com
Julio Vázquez Moral
Porto from the other side of River. Sony A7 with Canon 40 mm
Jonathan Ferland-Valois
Antiques Shop, Vancouver, Canada. A6000 and Rokinon 16mm f/2.
Lou Gaioto
A7 – Nikon 180
Jordan Glanville
Sony A7II w/ Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8. Warburton, Victoria, Australia.
Mohd Ezairi
Painting The Sky.
Result of Stacking 359 photos.
Shot using Sony A7 & SEL1018.
Location – Putra Mosque, Putrajaya Malaysia
Joseph Shbair
Sony NEX-5N
E 50mm F1.8 OSS
ƒ/1.8
50.0mm
1/100
ISO 100
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