Posts Tagged ‘Sony Alpha’

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

July 27th, 2010

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…

Sony Alpha 550 review

December 10th, 2009

Dpreview has posted a detailed review of the Sony Alpha 550. They state:

“It’s almost impossible to make a blanket recommendation regarding this camera: serious photographers will be put off by the paucity of high end features and controls, beginners will be frustrated by the rather uninspiring results you often get when everything is left on auto.”

Sony Alpha 230, 330, 380 and 4 new lenses

May 18th, 2009

Sony has announced three new Alphas designed for first time buyers.

Sony Alpha 900 – can it deliver?

October 22nd, 2008

Dpreview has published a detailled review of Sonys new flagship DSLR, the Alpha 900, the first digital full frame camera for Minolta/Sony users.

Sony Alpha 900

September 9th, 2008

Today Sony announced it’s new flagship DSLR, the Alpha 900, the first digital full frame camera for Minolta/Sony users. It features

  • 24.6 MP 35mm CMOS sensor
  • 5 frames per second burst
  • SteadyShot INSIDE full frame image sensor shift stabilization
  • ISO 200-3200 (ISO 100-6400 expanded range)
  • 3.0″ 921K display
  • HDMI output
  • Magnesium alloy body and rubber seals

You can find a first preview of the Alpha 900 at Dpreview, Luminous Landscape has posted an A900 field report, Imaging Resource has posted a full review.