This is how the Canon EOS R Shutter Sounds (silent shutter inclusive)
Mert Gündoğdu shared a video with us where he recorded the shutter sound of the Canon EOS R, normal shutter and silent shutter. Thanks Mert!
Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6/Z7 vs Sony A7 III size comparison
A few Canon EOS R size comparison pictures courtesy of ApoTelyt’s CAM-parator app.
Nikon’s Z6 and Canon’s EOS R seem to have the same size (the EOS R looks a bit bulkier, though), while the Sony A7 III is noticeably smaller than the Canon EOS R
All information about today’s Canon EOS R announcement (videos, press release, and more) are here.
Pre-orders for the Canon EOS R will start September 12, 2018, you can get notified by B&H Photo or Adorama when pre-orders are available. For pre-order notification at B&H for all new Canon gear announced today see here.
[via apotelyt.com]Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART Review (D. Abbott)
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART at a glance:
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
- Low Dispersion and Aspherical Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- 1:1 Magnification, 10.2″ Min. Focus
- Coreless DC AF Motor, Manual Override
- Weather-Sealed, Brass Bayonet Mount
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
Dustin Abbott completed his comprehensive review of the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART lens.
From the conclusion;
[…] the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro | ART is a somewhat quirky lens. It deviates from the path established for the ART series on a number of levels, and also deviates from the modern standard of what a macro lens should have (Image Stabilization, Internal Focus, etc…) The one area where it is very much a Sigma ART lens is in the optical performance, where it delivers as good a performance as I’ve seen from a macro lens outside of bokeh that is a little busy in some situations. I’m less impressed by the decision about the focus motor, at least on DSLRs […]
Dustin Abbott’s review comes with a huge set of sample pictures and analyses all aspects of the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro ART. For those who prefer to watch, the video review below tells everything.
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS lens review (fantastic quality, ePhotozine)
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS at a glance:
- F-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 136mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- One High Refractive Index Element
- Ultra Multi-Coating
- Manual Focus Design
- Non-Rotating 62mm Filter Mount
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Samyang just announced the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS for mirrorless systems, Canon EOS M included.
ePhotozine tested and reviewed the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS (although not on a Canon EOS M camera, but on a Sony A5100).
From the conclusion:
There are so many excellent lenses, and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS is another one. Fantastic quality, very nicely made, excellent price, compact and light… the only thing not to like is that focusing can be a bit tricky. However, to be fair, this depends also on the actual camera used. If used on a tripod with careful, magnified focusing, then the results possible from this lens are exemplary.
The Samyang (aka Rokinon) MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS sells for $399 and can be pre-ordered at B&H Photo and Adorama
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Review (extreme optical instrument, D. Abbott)
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art at a glance:
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Three FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
- One Aspherical Element
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
- Weather-Sealed, Protective Front Coating
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Removable Rotating Arca-Type Tripod Foot
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
There are many gear reviewers (and review sites) you can find on the web. Very few take it seriously and make their reviews “real world” related and yet highly professional. One of them is Dustin Abbott, who just posted his review of the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens, a pretty interesting lens in our opinion. It’s dubbed the “bokeh master”. Guess why.
In the conclusion he writes:
Sigma has once again successfully created an extreme optical instrument. Tackling a project like a 105mm lens with a huge maximum aperture of f/1.4 is not for the faint of heart, and yet I see evidence of growing maturation as Sigma manages to get more and more right. There’s no question that the extreme size and weight of the 105 ART will be off-putting to many, but those with a little extra arm strength will be rewarded with an exceptional portrait lens. The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART is not a mainstream lens. It isn’t a general-purpose lens; it is a tool for specialists. A lens like the 105 ART can seriously set your work apart from the crowd, providing images unique to those that a standard 70-200mm f/2.8 lens can produce. And for some photographers, that is worth the extra effort. […] The autofocus works well, the images look fantastic, and the build level is high.
D. Abbott’s reviews always come with a lot of sample photos, and all sorts of analysis. For those in a hurry the 23 minutes Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART video review below should do fine.
The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art sells at $1,599: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sample Images (Photography Blog)
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS at a glance:
- 20.3MP CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 8 Image Processor
- 24-960mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 40x Optical Zoom with OIS
- 3″ Tilting LCD Display
- ISO 100-3200 (Extended)
- 4K Video and 4K Time-Lapse Recording
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity
- 10-fps Continuous Shooting
Photography Blog posted a set of sample photos shot with the brand new Canon PowerShot SX740 HS.
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS can be pre-ordered in two color options:
- PowerShot SX740 HS black: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
- PowerShot SX740 HS silver: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon