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Hands-on: Sony announces new compact and portable FE 50mm F1.4 GM standard prime

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Sony is quickly approaching the big "5-0," or their 50th full-frame mirrorless lens for the Alpha series cameras, thanks to the debut of the new G Master lens, the FE 50mm F1.4 GM. Their 72nd overall E-mount lens, and their 49th full-frame mirrorless one, this new...

Hands-on with Sony’s new FE 20-70mm F4 G lens, a highly versatile, standard zoom that goes extra wide

 
 

Creators looking for a versatile wide-angle zoom have yet another reason to check out Sony's offerings, as they have announced another wide-to-standard zoom lens -- though one with a rather unique focal length range that makes it stand out amongst the crowd. The new Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens provides photographers and...

Sony ZV-E10 First Shots: Sony’s compact APS-C vlogger-friendly hybrid camera hits our testing lab

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Back in the summer, Sony debuted its second "ZV" video-centric camera aimed at vloggers, the ZV-E10. The ZV-E10 follows up on the ZV-1, which is essentially an RX100-series camera with a more video-focused design and feature-set. Like its RX100 companions, the ZV-1...

Tamron announces development of two Sony E-mount mirrorless lenses, 35-150mm F/2-2.8 & 28-75mm F2.8 G2

 
 

Tamron continues to expand its mirrorless lens offerings, announcing the development of two more fast-aperture zoom lenses for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The first lens is an all-new optic, a versatile travel-zoom-style lens, with a 35-150mm zoom range and a bright f/2-2.8 aperture. According to Tamron, this new...

The Best Lenses for Your Sony Mirrorless Camera

 
 

So, you've just picked up your first Sony camera? Or maybe you've had one for a little while and are looking to expand your camera setup beyond the included kit lens? Entry-level or experienced photographer? Whatever the case may be, the great news is that the Sony mirrorless camera ecosystem is a versatile and capable...

Sony A1 Field Test Part I: An absolute powerhouse for image resolution, AF and performance

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Sony's full-frame mirrorless series continues to grow and evolve, with the company now offering a variety of models targeting different price points and use-cases. If you're a landscape or portrait photographer in need of amazing resolving power, the high-res 61MP Sony...

Sony announces a shockingly small & lightweight FE 14mm f/1.8 GM ultra-wide fast prime

 
 

Nearing just a month since their last announcement, Sony is unveiling yet another addition to their growing E-mount lens lineup with the new FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master -- Sony's widest-angle and widest-aperture full-frame lens. The new Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens marks the 64th E-mount lens in Sony's lineup and the 14th...

Sony A7S III Unveiled! Sony skips the high-res race, goes all-out on 4K quality, performance & features

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The day is finally here, Sony fans! Five years later, the long-awaited Sony A7S III has been officially unveiled, and boy does it appear to be an absolute beast for anyone on the market for a high-performance, video-centric full-frame camera. Like its predecessors,...

Sony A7 III Review Conclusion: Sony’s best all-around full-frame mirrorless camera to date


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Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras keep getting better and better! The latest-generation of their "entry-level" option, the A7 III, is no exception. At $2,000 it's admittedly kind of odd to consider it "entry-level," but the A7 line is the starting point into the...

Sony A7R III Review Conclusion: Easily one of the best cameras of 2017


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What do you get when you combine the already-great A7R II with the new flagship A9? You get what is perhaps Sony's most versatile full-frame mirrorless camera to date: the A7R Mark III. The A7R III maintains its high-resolution prowess thanks to a 42MP sensor (the...

Sony A9 Field Test Part II: The best full frame mirrorless design from Sony yet


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Frequent IR readers, especially those keeping track of our progress on our Sony A9 review, might be scratching their heads about the title here, Field Test Part II... where's Part I, you ask? Fear not. We've simply re-classified our earlier "Sony A9 Gallery...

Fast and super wide, the new autofocus Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 E-mount lens is coming soon

In news that should excite Sony E-mount photographers who have been looking for an autofocus super wide-angle lens, Zeiss has launched a new 18mm f/2.8 E-mount Batis lens. Compatible with Sony's full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, the new Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens is an ideal choice for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural subjects...

For as low as $6 you can buy this sharp Russian lens from the 1950’s for your mirrorless camera

 
 

If you enjoyed seeing Mathieu Stern's "Cheap Weird Lens" reviews over the weekend, then you'll most likely enjoy his latest video. This time Stern is reviewing a very cheap (it can be found for as low as $6 USD) Lomo T43 40mm f/4 manual lens.

This lens originally came from a Russian-made Lomo Smena 8M camera that was...

Have a “weird” weekend with these “weird lens reviews”

 
 

French photographer Mathieu Stern has a fascination with attaching old and unusual lenses to his Sony mirrorless cameras.

In addition to his Weird Lens Challenge series, he now also has a Cheap Weird Lens Reviews playlist on his YouTube channel. So far he has reviewed three lenses, a Vivitar 20mm f/3.8, Rokkor 45mm...