On display at Photokina were three new lenses developed by Zeiss for the X-mount and E-mount cameras. What makes these stand out from many 3rd party lenses is that they are auto-focusing and are built be Zeiss, not just under the Zeiss name. Zeiss are planning a 2.8/12, 1.8/32 and 2.8/50 macro. Priced at around 1000$ [...]
More imaging power, less to carry 29 August 2012 NEX-5R compact system camera from Sony debuts “Fast Hybrid AF”, Wi-Fi and PlayMemories Camera Apps DSLR-quality images and Full HD video from newly-developed, large 16.1 effective megapixelAPS-C image sensor New Fast Hybrid AF for optimal fast and precise autofocus in any situation; DSLR-like AF tracking for shooting at up to 10 [...]
August 29, 2012
Matt Maddock
Announcement, NEX, Sony
I’ve been wondering for a while why this hasn’t been done. It cannot be an insurmountable challenge to translate one set of electronic instructions into another, and Kipon have proven that it is indeed possible to mount and electronically control Canon EF lenses on both the micro four-thirds and NEX mounts. It comes at an opportune time [...]
PRESS RELEASE DSLR-quality images made easy with new, lightweightcompact NEX-F3 camera from Sony 17 May 2012 APS-C size image sensor with 16.1 effective megapixels 180° tiltable LCD for easy self-portraits Built-in flash, helpful in low-light conditions Auto Portrait Framing for easy, top-quality portraits AVCHD (50i/25p) ensures smooth, high quality video Clear Image Zoom doubles effective [...]
May 17, 2012
Matt Maddock
Announcement, camera, NEX, Sony
Sony have announced a road map of lenses for the NEX range of cameras suggesting that in 2013 there will be 15 E-mount lenses available. Sadly the details are rather lacking, and it does look more like a ‘wishlist’ than a fixed roadmap of lenses that will become available. Sony desperately need to get up [...]
February 9, 2012
Matt Maddock
Announcement, lens, NEX, Sony
Sigma is introducing two native AF lenses for both Micro Four Thirds and the Sony NEX mount. Both lenses are part of the Sigma EX range of high quality lenses and part of a new range they are calling DN – Digital Neo. First up is a 19mm f/2.8 prime which Sigma describe as being [...]