After the Topaz Photo AI update (Click here) , we also got a new update on Topaz Gigapixel (Click here) . This is the press text:

We’re thrilled to introduce two major update to Gigapixel with version 7.4.0

Dive into our advanced face improvement tools, designed to bring out the best in every portrait with incredible detail and clarity. Plus, explore bringing your images to life by turning your digital memories into beautiful, high-quality prints. Whether you’re perfecting your photos

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Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II preorder links :
USA: Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
Europe: FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK .

Here is a roundup of all the popular reviewers who have tested the new Sony 85 mm GMII lens. They all think it is an outstanding lens–with one exception from Chris Gampat who thinks it’s too perfect and therefore boring.

PCmag writes:

Sony tends to pull out all of the stops for its GM lens series, and that is

For the first time ever you can see an image of the Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 lens that will be announced on September 5th. The lens will be available for E and L-mount cameras and have a filter size of 82mm and weight of 990g only.

Don’t know the price yet but surely it will be a lot cheaper than the $3000 Canon’s 24-105 mm f/2

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II preorder links:
USA: Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
Europe: FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK.

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II preorder links:
USA: BHphoto , Adorama , Amazon .
Europe: FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK.

Sony US has the completely useless and harmful policy of opening up preorders 24 hours after every product announcement. So they basically create a lot of hype with all the influencers and press releases and then NOT offer pre-orders. Unbelievable :)

Anyway, here comes the question for all my readers:

Preorders:

• Angelbird 330GB card for $249 at BHphoto .
• Angelbird 160GB card for $179 at BHphoto .

Press text:

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II preorder links:
USA: Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama .
Europe: FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK.

Image on top shows the Canon 24-105mm f/2.8 lens (the Sigma will be a tiny bit smaller and lighter)

On September 5 Sigma will announce the new 28-105mm f/2.8 Full Frame E-mount lens!

Specs:

• 28-105mm f/2.8 Full Frame ART
• weight less than 1kg ( Canon’s 24-105 mm f/2.8 weighs 1.3