Viltrox is aiming high with the introduction of the first lens in the “LAB” series: The new 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens is available for $899 only on Amazon , BHphoto . That’s less than 50% than what you pay for the Sony 135mm GM . Chris tested the lens and was impressed with its performance. This is very promising also because we know that in 2025 Viltrox will announce three more such “LAB”
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens Review by ePhotozine (Click here) . This is their conclusion:
The new lens sits comfortably at the top of the tree, unfortunately so does the price, so the new Sony is for those who want the outstanding performance and can meet the cost. This could be excellent value as the lens will last for many years. The previous design has lasted in the marketplace for the past seven years and is still a great lens. This makes the cost
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A stock of eleven reconditioned Sony RX1rII is selling with a $900 discount on Amazon (Click here) .
There is a large Stock of reconditioned Sony A7cR cameras at Amazon (Click here) . You save $600 and you get 90 days warranty.
Yongnuo announced this new APS-C E-mount lens that will be available soon on their Amazon page .
SonyAlphaBlog tested the lens and concluded:
The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 DA DSM WL (268 euros) is a very good lens overall : very good ergonomics (including a wireless remote) very good AF , build quality , very good centre sharpness, color rendering, nice bokeh wide open
The improvements are related to level of CA, corners sharpness and bokeh as of F2
Alternatives:
On January 6, Brightin Star will announce this new 85mm f/1.8 E-mount autofocus lens. Another unexpected announcement, because according to BHphoto we already have 33!!! 85mm prime E-mount lenses.
Sony A1II at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , BestBuy , FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK , Clifton , CameraPro . Sony Australia .
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto , Amazon , Adorama , BestBuy , FotoErhardt , Fotokoch , Calumet , WexUK , Clifton , CameraPro . Sony Australia .
Kai tested the Sony A1II while photographing a game of Manchester City, who are currently playing very badly :)
And a couple of other new reviews:
Lowest price ever on the 200-600mm lens sold by Amazon Germany (Click he coupon code discount) . But also other lenses have coupon codes:
You save $680 on the reconditioned Black Sony A7cR sold by Amazon (Click here)
There is a large Stock of reconditioned SILVER Sony A7cR cameras at Amazon (Click here) . You save $600 and you get 90 days warranty.
A new soruce shared the possible specs of the rumored 400mm f/2.8 GM II. Just to be clear, this is not a rumor I got from trusted sources so be skeptical on this one until I can confirm or deny it:
Sony is going to make an announcement this Winter of the 400GMII lens in advancement of the 2025 NFL season & 2026 Winter Olympics.
It will have a drop-in 1.4x TC like the new