Leica will launch a RX1 competitor on June 11.

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According to MirrorlessRumors Leica will launch the very first Sony RX1 competitor on June 11. It looks like a more compact Leica Monochrome. Has an 28mm Summilux f/1.7 lens, built-in EVF and image stabilization.

Of course the Leica will be very expensive compared to the RX1. But while Sony has nothing to “fear” from Leica. I guess what is killing the RX1 sales is their own A7 series that offers much more versatility in a not too much bigger package. The RX2 if it ever comes has to bring some clear technological highlight like the curved sensor we saw on so many patents.

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from レンズ沼探検隊 ソニー沼担当のつぶやきまとめ@Seesaaブログ

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Sony IBIS vs No IBIS Test Using the Sony a7ii and a7S

A7+Voigtländer 15mm UWA + a cheap Helicoid adapter to capture small details (SonyAlphaForum).
Sony 28mm review at ThePhoBlographer.
India Digital Camera market registered an annual shipments of 1.62 million units in CY 2014. Advanced Digital Camera recorded a substantial triple digit growth (6Wresearch).
SONY Fisheye converter SEL057FEC (Yodobashi).
The Orlando Eye at Night HD Time-Lapse (A7s video on youtube).

Mopswerk: “As I saw the announcement about the over the top Price Tag of the new to be released Trioplan (at 1500 you’d easily get some other photo gear … ), I thought I had to post one taken with my old 50ies Trioplan: SonyAlphaForum.”

James Ng‎: “User review of a highend Sony Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 http://ift.tt/1GUh6WF. Join workshop, outing and gathering with us
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Amit: “A music video I created once upon a time with the Sony A55: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmFaT-mLM8“

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Back in Stock for $777: Grey imported and 3 year warranty 55mm FE lens.

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DxO still lists the 55mm FE Zeiss as the best autofocus lens on the market. And if you want to save $223 on it than you may consider to purchase it as Grey Imported but with full 3 year US seller warranty at GetDigital on eBay (Click here).

P.S.: I am curious to see if the new Batis 85mm lens will match or even surpass the 55mm FE performance.

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New Zeiss Batis short test by Chad Wadsworth.

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Chad Wadsworth (Click here) shared a first impression of the new Batis lenses he tested:

Batis 25mm: Where the FE 28mm is in-your-face sharp, the Batis looks a bit smoother, yet zoom in to pixel peep and bam, there’s the same level of sharpness and micro contrast. The render of the Batis very much reminds me of the ZA 24mm f/2 but without all the field curvature AF issues that were endemic to that A-mount lens.

Batis 85mm: Focus was quick and sure – and dead on accurate. Pixel peeping shows an impressive amount of sharpness and detail at f/1.8. Having previously owned the legendary ZA 85/1.4 I have been anxiously awaiting an FE replacement but was concerned that the lens would be too large or too slow. Again with the Goldilocks reference but the Batis seems to nail it with just the right dimensions, weight and image quality.

You can chat with Chad Wadsworth on his SonyAlphaForum thread (Click here).

Both Batis lenses are now available for preorder in USA and Europe (UK/Germany)
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens in US at Adorama, Bhphoto. In Eu at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 lens at Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon DE, WexUK. In Asia at Digitalrev.
In Europe and Asia the Loxias can be found in Stock via eBay sellers (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).

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(SR3) Sony RX camera announcement in June?

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RX100m4 may has a larger FT sensor similar to the one of the LX100.

One source told me the new RX camera(s) will be announced in June. It’s rumored that there will be a new RX100m4 camera and maybe a new RX FF (curved sensor?) too. Another new Dutch source told me the RX100m4 will be in stores in The Netherlands as soon as July (2015).

What features are you hoping to see on the new RX100m4 if it comes?

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