Tamron 150-500mm, Sony Full-Frame Rumors – digitalcameras.ie

Autumn has now taken out its paintbrush – adorning the maples, beeches, and oaks close to me with dabs of crimson, yellow, and orange. Throughout this lovely time of yr, my Nikon Faculty class introduced collectively a bunch of nice individuals and a bunch of attention-grabbing Nikon tools. For the primary time, I had the chance to shoot with the Nikon Zf and the Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. I’m already getting ready a area assessment about these new additions to the Nikon Z household. Within the meantime, a Nice Noticed Woodpecker from South Bohemia and the newest information from the world of pictures are flying to you.

Current Bulletins

• Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S: The lightest 600mm prime telephoto lens in its class. For those who beloved the 500mm f/5.6 on F-mount, that is virtually its successor on Z-mount. Key options? Weight 1,390g, size 278mm, minimal focusing distance 4m (3.06 kilos, 10.9 inches, and 13 ft respectively). The lens has all of the bells and whistles of Nikon’s S-class lenses with a gold ring, comparable to nano crystal coating, two programmable perform buttons, a management ring, and a reminiscence set button. Right here’s a extra detailed evaluation from Spencer. Accessible for pre-order for $4,797.
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD: One other telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount! In comparison with the Nikon 180-600mm, it gives a barely shorter attain and decrease brightness on the lengthy finish. It’s additionally an externally zooming lens, which isn’t my choice, however the transport measurement is a few third of that of its Nikon competitor. Additionally it is about 200g lighter at 1.72kg (3.79 lbs). Curiously, its minimal focusing distance is simply 60cm on the quick finish, with a formidable 1:3.1 most magnification. The tripod collar is detachable and Arca Swiss suitable. And what in regards to the value? At $1,199, it’s about $500 lower than the Nikon.
• Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM: As Jason wrote in his announcement, it’s Canon’s widest rectilinear lens ever made for full-frame. The lens has a number of “firsts.” To begin with, it incorporates new picture stabilization know-how. One other first is the usage of Canon’s super-quiet STM focus drive motor. In comparison with its EF sequence predecessor, the 11-24mm f/4 L, it has shed half of the load (now 570g).  The lens has no filter thread, however permits the usage of a drop-in rear filter (or by way of adapter). Accessible for pre-order for $2299.
• Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 CF: Extremely wide-angle, 463 gram guide focus lens for APS-C cameras. Supported mounts are Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M. Customary 86mm diameter filters may be connected to the lens. 5-blade aperture renders level gentle sources as 10-point solar stars. Aperture ring has de-clicking possibility for easy transition between aperture values. Value is $549.
• Nikon NX Studio model 1.5.0: This system will get full help for the brand new Nikon Zf. This implies, amongst different issues, that will probably be potential to course of pictures taken utilizing the Zf’s pixel shift characteristic. The Image Controls menu has been prolonged with three new profiles (Wealthy Tone Portrait, Deep Tone Monochrome, Flat Monochrome). You can even create your individual Image Controls, making use of the perform of the Image Management Utility 2.

The Rumor Mill

Sony’s flip: Upcoming full-frame cameras

Sony is sort of a volcano about to blow up. We’re listening to a lot of little tremors, signifying {that a} large eruption is coming. Specifically, there are rumors that two – presumably even three – new full-frame cameras are on their method. The primary, coming after a four-year break, ought to be the velocity champion Sony a9 III. The second digicam ought to be video-oriented. The final one? If it exists, it may very well be the Sony a7S IV. Of the aforementioned trio, the Sony a9 III ought to be introduced actually any day now. So, all you sports activities and wildlife photographers, keep tuned!

By way of Sony Alpha Rumors

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Rumors

As we reported final month, this long-awaited digicam is predicted to look someday in early 2024. Based on the newest reviews on Canon Rumors, it may very well be earlier than the CP+ commerce present in February. There’s nonetheless an enormous fog across the R5II, with only some contours rising right here and there. The newest rumors say that capturing in 8K ought to be potential as much as 60fps RAW. The information is that “4K will get a large framerate bump,” which may very well be double the present 120 FPS. The query mark hangs over how the comparatively small physique will eliminate extra warmth. Will Canon use its patented energetic cooling for the primary time?

By way of Canon Rumors

Good Offers and New Gross sales

Nikon’s new 600mm f/6.3 appears to be like spectacular, nevertheless it’s not low cost. A inexpensive possibility – and at the moment on sale – is the mix of the OM System OM-1 mirrorless digicam for $2,000 (was $2,200) and the Olympus Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS lens for $1,400 (was $1,500). This makes an excellent equipment for wildlife pictures in case you are pleased with the picture high quality of an M4/3 sensor. For those who want a sooner lens, the Olympus Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO can also be now an excellent worth proper now at $1,400 (was $1,500).

For a quick digicam, you’ll want a quick reminiscence card, too. Within the realm of UHS-II SD reminiscence playing cards, the next playing cards have an excellent value/efficiency ratio and are at the moment on sale.

Though the Amazon Prime Day sale has ended, there are nonetheless some attention-grabbing reductions happening. Till October 20, Pergear is working the Prime Large Deal-Save, the place it can save you as much as 25% off the unique value.

Different Pages of Curiosity

The newest public sale at Wetzlar Digital camera Auctions promised to be a sensation, and it delivered. Among the many cameras up for public sale was a Leica 0 sequence (1923). This digicam was there on the very beginning of full-frame cameras, making it completely distinctive. The hammer value of the digicam was additionally distinctive, reaching a whopping 3,500,000 Euros. When you have it in your showcase, congratulations.

This week, the outcomes of some actually prestigious pictures contests have been introduced. To begin with, probably the most prestigious nature pictures competitors, Wildlife Photographer of the 12 months 2023. Right here you may see all of the profitable pictures, chosen from over 50,000 entries from 95 international locations. The general winner was {a photograph} of the prehistoric-looking golden horseshoe crab.

As for different contests, listed below are the outcomes of the CEWE Photograph Award 2023. The general winner of the competitors, which attracted 509,612 entries from 147 international locations, was a terrific picture of a card recreation in Indonesia by Dikye Ariani. Lastly, followers of lengthy codecs, and followers of Spencer, might be within the profitable images of the Epson Pano Awards.

Photograph Theme Problem, Week #19

Final week’s theme was overexposed, and you may see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody in your submissions! This week’s theme is window, and you may submit your outcomes on this thread by October 20!

Week #18 Outcomes

Let’s check out a few the submissions for the overexposed theme, beginning with a submission by PRG Lagarde:

Brilliant backlighting is actually one case the place overexposure is typically obligatory and you may typically get very dreamy results like on this shot.

One other shot the place this impact happened is in Bhoward’s submission

Though the sky could be very shiny on this picture, there’s a easy transition across the border that reveals that in the correct circumstances, you shouldn’t be afraid of such shiny pictures!

Thanks to everybody for submitting their pictures, and I hope to see extra subsequent week!