POLL: Based on what we know so far…will you buy the new Sony A1II and 28-70mm f/2.0 GM?

Tomorrow Sony will announce the new Sony A1II and 28-70mm f/2.0 GM lens. On paper, we know exactly what to expect:

The Sony A1II is the Sony A1 wrapped in the new A9III body and with a new AI Chip. That’s about it. While the 28-70mm f/2.0 will beat the Canon 28-70mm by 500g less weight and 10mm

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Software deals: 84% off on Luminar

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Sony a9 III Sensor test by DxO: “stands out as an impressive alternative”

DxOmark tested the new global shutter sensor of the Sony A9III and concluded:

From a technical perspective, Sony’s rapid iteration of its cameras is truly remarkable. The introduction of the innovative global shutter sensor in the Sony a9 III offers clear advantages for action and sports photographers. This sensor is highly optimized for operational speed, enabling not just high-speed capture while also supporting autofocus (AF), auto exposure (AE), but also flash synchronization up to 1/80,000

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Now available for preorder: New Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro FE lens

You can preorder the new lens for $339 at Meike Global .

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The current Limited time deals at Amazon: SD cards, storage, tripods and more

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Curiosity: Optor exhibited a new 100mm lens that is just 5mm thick!

The image you see on top shows an actual 100mm “Metalens” that is just 5mm thick. It has been displayed by the company Optor at the Nexty Electronics booth at CEATEC 2024 (Source: DC.watch ).

What is a Metalens?

A metalens is a device that can achieve the same effect as a regular lens by arranging cylindrical lenses on a flat surface. As you can see from this image (see below), The metalens is made up of an infinite number

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Next super Amazon US deal: Sony A6400 with kit lens for $808 only

Lowest price ever on the Sony A6400 with kit lens sold by Amazon US . Like I told you before you need to check this Amazon deal page (click here) because they keep adding (and hours later removing) new Sony deals.

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Full Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM lens specs

I just got the full specs of the lens-…Thanks source ;)

Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM

  • Lens construction: 14 groups and 20 elements
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Minimum focus distance: 38cm
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 0.23x
  • Filter diameter: 86mm
  • Petal shape hood included
  • Dimensions: 92.9mm width x 139.8mm length
  • Weight: 918g

What’s still missing is the pricing info