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MEIKE 35mm f2.0 STM FE lens

https://ebay.io/m/YA8BBy

Still in pristine condition, and barely used. It was bought mainly for testing to see how much "bang for buck" you can get these days, and surprisingly, it actually knocks out decent images for the money. It's very lightweight (very practical for all day use), and an inexpensive alternative if you're going to be walking around all day with a standard trusty 35mm on your camera, and an unusually bright aperture of f2.0. As a third party option on an STM motor (a very quiet one at that), it's not as nimble as the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE with it's natively calibrated for device linear motors (which can cost 3 to 4 times as much as a newly bought optic), but it's still fast enough not to feel cumbersome, and impeding of task in any annoying way whilst out on a photography walk for example. Selling for funds to buy and test other gear. You can find it at the link on eBay if you're interested. Yes, I bought this lens. MEIKE didn't send me this lens, nor are they paying me, unfortunately.

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New Gear!

I recently began upgrading to a full frame Sony environment. See the details here.

The Body

Sony A7Mii / ILCE7M2

I made the move this week to a full frame, mirrorless camera! After much back and forth and reviewing the reviews, I opted for the Sony A7Mii. While it maxes at 24.3 mega pixels – same as the A77, it is full frame and mirrorless and offers higher ISO capabilities. I have rented the A7 in the past and have been pleased with how it handles night sky images at higher…

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Tokyo from World Trade Center Building by Manuel Ascanio

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The Sony Zeiss 16-35 f/4 FE Lens - Quick 1st Look!

The Sony Zeiss 16-35 f/4 FE Lens – Quick 1st Look!

Just a quick 1st look at the new Sony/Zeiss 16-35mm FE full frame lens! This is a fabulous quality side angle for anyone with a Sony A7 body. It is large, but 100% IN CHARGE.

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Sony has announced their latest full frame e-mount lens: the FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS.  The mouthful of a lens seems very impressive on paper, and is filled with features to delight photographers and videographers alike.  The 28-135mm is designed to work best with full frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony A7 series, while also working on APS-C sized models and Super 35mm Sensor cameras like the NEX-FS700 and the new FS7. 

The lens features a new Smooth Optics Design, included to counteract the effects of lens breathing, focus shifting and movements of the optical axis while zooming.  On the lens body you'll find three control rings for adjusting zoom, focus and aperture settings on the fly, with the zoom operation also able to be controlled by a smooth and silent SSM (super sonic wave motor) power zoom dial with eight different zoom speeds.  The focus dial also has a speed crank on it (the little knob thing sticking out) which is used for better tactile control when racking focus. 

The 28-135mm also features Sony's OSS (Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization) negating up to four stops of hand shake for stills.  The glass elements are coated in Sony's Nano AR system designed to minimize ghosting and flare, while three ED and five (!!) aspherical elements will help control distortion, sharpness and chromatic aberrations.  Furthermore, a circular 9-blade diaphragm for the aperture will ensure that bokeh should be smooth and creamy, especially when using the telephoto end of the lens.  As a final bonus, the lens features dust and moisture resistant construction, ensuring this lens a professional classification that will make it versatile in almost any conditions you're sure to encounter. 

Head over to our link below to see the full press release, spec list, and additional images of the new 28-135mm lens. [ Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Press Release ]