Sony announced the new Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) half a year ago. Here are sample images taken by James McDaniel at the DPreview.com. He tested this new lens on Sony a7R II, first in low light shooting roller derby WFTDA Playoff action and later in daylight, shooting at base ISO. You can enjoy these beautiful photos to see how well it performs! Continue reading
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Sony FE 20mm F2.8 and 135mm F2 to be Announced Soon
After the new Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama/ eBay) in stock and shipping in most US stores, Sony will soon announce two new FE prime lenses: FE 20mm F2.8 and FE 135mm F2. Continue reading
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens in Stock & Shipping
The new announced Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama/ eBay) is now in stock and shipping in most US stores. Continue reading
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM Lens Available in Stock in Three Months
Bad news! Sony Japan issued an official statement. Due to the high demand of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens, you have to expect to get your lens in three months only. Continue reading
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Hands-on Video Review
Sony announced the Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama/ eBay) last month. Here is the first hands-on video review of this new macro lens. Just enjoy! Continue reading
Best Zoom Lenses for Sony A7R II (DxOMark)
Several days ago, DxOMark posted Best Prime Lenses for Sony a7R II, and today they posted best zoom lenses for Sony a7R II. They have tested a total of seven zoom lenses on Sony A7R II (Amazon/ Adorama/ eBay) and have grouped them into the top three standard and top three telephoto zooms for a more in-depth analysis. It is strange why they didn’t test the new released Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama). see the details below.
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens Review (Ephotozine)
John Riley has just posted a full review of the new released Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama/ eBay) at the Ephotozine. He tested the lens on the Sony a7R II and found many Pros: outstanding sharpness, well controlled CA, very high manufacturing quality, dust and moisture resistant, very low distortion, declicking of aperture ring possible and smooth bokeh. Continue reading
Firmware Update Ver.02 for Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Sony Japan has just announced a firmware update for the new released Sony FE 50mm F1.8 lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama/ eBay). It will improve the focus driving speed at still image shooting. Continue reading
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens Review (DxOMark): Otus-grade performance
Kevin Carter has just posted a full review of the new released Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens (Amazon| B&H| Adorama| eBay) at the dxomark.com. Tested on the full-frame 42-Mpix Sony a7R II, this new lens achieved an excellent overall score of 49 (2nd place in the DxOMark lens database). It is one of the best portrait lenses for Sony A7 Series cameras.
Best Prime Lenses for Sony A7R II (DxOMark)
In 2015, Sony released Sony A7R II (Amazon/ Adorama/ eBay), featuring a whopping 42.4Mp resolution, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 399 on-sensor phase detection autofocus points and 4K-video capture. It got the best camera of 2015.
DxOMark now tested a total of 17 FE mount lenses on Sony a7R II including prime and zoom lenses, covering focal lengths from wide-angle 21mm to super-telephoto 300mm. If you are looking for some prime lenses for your Sony a7R II, see the details below.