Archives for July 2010

New Sony lenses: 24/2, 35/1.8, 85/2.8 – and a rumor

Sony has unveiled three new Alpha prime lenses:

  • Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f2 SSM
  • DT 35mm f1.8 SAM
  • 85mm f2.8 SAM

The 85mm will sell for only EUR 250, the 35mm for only EUR 200. The 24mm will cost EUR 1200 – for the US there will be an additional announcement. Note: if the lenses are used on the NEX system using the adapter you can focus only manually.

Additionally there are rumors floating around that Sony is thinking about dropping full-frame sensors. Read an interesting and detailled analysis at the well respected site of Thom Hogan about this issue. We will see…

Sonys new HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses

Sonys new HD camcorder NEX-VG10E features the 14.6 MP sensor of the Alpha NEX series and is the worlds first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses:

  • 14.6 MP CMOS sensor
  • 1080i video at 24mbps
  • accepts E-mount lenses plus A-mount α DSLR lenses via optional adaptor
  • Kit with E18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS lens
  • priced at $2000/EUR 2000

New Tokina 16-28/2.8 lens for Nikon and Canon

Tokina has announced a new wide zoom lens, the AT.X 16-28 mm /f2.8 PRO FX. They promise a new and quieter AF system with more precise focusing. The pricing is quite ambitious at USD 1400, the lens will be available both for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.