The Sony G Master series lenses are known for their sharpness due to the advanced optical design and construction of the lenses, but at the same time, they are costly also that’s why people prefer more third-party lenses instead of the Sony G series. But, Sony has announced an affordable (better to say reasonably ) G Master series lens with the most demanding focal length of 20-70 with a constant F4 aperture. It also features a dust and moisture-resistant design, an internal focusing mechanism, and optical image stabilization. The lens is also relatively lightweight, making it easy to carry around. This lens will be a good option for photographers looking for a versatile and affordable lens for general photography, landscapes, portraits, and videography.
Sony Electronics Introduces New Standard Zoom with Launch of the Ultra-Wide FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens New Addition to Sony’s E-mount G Lens Line-Up Offers Versatile Zoom Range, Outstanding Image Quality, and Supreme Autofocus Performance
SAN DIEGO, CA – Jan. 17, 2023 –Sony Electronics is redefining its standard zoom category of lenses with the introduction of the full-frame E-mount 20-70mm F4 G (model: SEL2070G) that boasts a versatile zoom range, a remarkably compact and lightweight form-factor, and a constant F4 aperture throughout the zoom range. With impressive Sony G LensTM image quality, high speed accuracy and tracking autofocus (AF), and a smart design for maximum mobility and operability, this new lens is designed for a wide range of creators. The FE 20-70mm F4 G is the perfect choice for a variety of content capturing scenarios including vlogging, video production, portraits, and landscapes.
“The FE 20-70mm F4 G is our 71st E-mount lens and is redefining the standard zoom in our G Lens category to meet the needs to today’s content creators,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “Having tools that creators can utilize to create both still and video content is ever more important. The FE 20-70mm F4 G ranges from 20mm to 70mm in a compact form-factor – this is an excellent lens option for hybrid content creators and those seeking versatility in a standard zoom.”
Compact with a Standard Zoom Range Ideal for Hybrid Creation
With an unprecedentedly¹ wide 20mm to 70mm zoom range and constant F4 aperture, the FE 20-70mm F4 G offers outstanding optical performance in a compact and lightweight form-factor. Combined with a compact Sony AlphaTM brand mirrorless body, this lens can deliver superb image quality in just about any situation at all focal lengths. The versatility of this lens makes it an ideal selection for still, video, and hybrid content creation.
A key benefit of a zoom lens that includes a 20mm offering is its ability to maintain a wide-angle-of-view when shooting video with a 16:9 or 2.35:1 aspect ratio. This allows content creators to capture more within a single frame, which is critical when vlogging or selfie-style shooting. The wide-angle also provides content creators with additional flexibility to crop their frames in the post-production process to increase the effectiveness of image stabilization. This is an increasingly popular editing technique that benefits creators who are filming without the stabilization support of a gimbal.
Image Quality Consistent with the G Lens Line-Up
With Sony’s latest technology, the new lens boasts unique G Lens image quality in a surprisingly compact and lightweight package. With two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, one aspherical element, three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and one ED aspherical element, this lens simultaneously corrects chromatic and spherical aberration for extremely high optical performance across the whole zoom range. Optimized coatings add high flare and ghost resistance for extraordinary contrast and clarity.
Beautiful bokeh is achieved with full-frame image sensors and is further enhanced by a 9-blade circular aperture and optimally controlled spherical aberration. This combination supports the naturally rendered bokeh, offering impressive, memorable imagery.
The FE 20-70mm F4 G has a minimum focus distance of up to 11.8” (30 cm) at the wide end and up to 9.8” (25 cm) at the telephoto end of the zoom range when using AF², making it easy to maneuver around subjects to find the ideal angle.
Maximizes Camera AF Performance for Stills and Video
The lens’s focus group is driven by two of Sony’s latest XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors, providing a fast, quiet, low-vibration focus drive. Thrust efficiency has been significantly improved over previous models³, resulting in up to a 60% increase in AF speed4. Because tracking performance has been improved by about two times compared to previous models5, moving subjects are tracked with consistent reliability and precision. Reliable tracking is achieved when shooting continuous stills of fast-moving subjects at up to 30 frames per second with the Alpha 1 camera6 and can smoothly record when shooting video at a high frame rate.
Video Performance Designed for Refined Imagery
The FE 20-70mm F4 G features the latest lens technology to reduce focus breathing, as well as focus and axial shift when zooming. This lens has also been carefully designed for quiet operation when shooting movies, with advanced XD linear motors and a newly developed aperture unit that dramatically reduces noise and vibration.
The Alpha brand series cameras’ Active Mode7 image stabilization is highly effective at the wide 20mm end of the FE 20-70mm F4 G zoom range. This can be particularly useful for shooting smooth, stable handheld footage while walking.
Focus is especially critical when shooting high-resolution 4K or 8K movies. The FE 20-70mm F4 G’s compact design and XD linear motors work with Alpha series camera bodies to easily acquire accurate focus and smoothly track fast-moving subjects. The ability to leave focusing to the camera when solo shooting can be a huge advantage.
In addition, the Linear Response MF8 ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually and an independent aperture ring offers direct, intuitive aperture control.
High-Level Operability and Reliability for Any Environment
The new FE 20-70mm F4 G’s independent focus, zoom, and aperture rings feature optimized diameter, width, and positioning for full control when shooting stills as well as maximum versatility when recording video.
Customizable focus hold buttons are provided in two locations for easy access and convenient control. A focus mode switch on the side of the lens makes it possible to switch between autofocus and manual focus to quickly adapt to changing shooting conditions. To offer additional creative control, the FE 20-70mm F4 G is compatible with circular polarizing filters despite being a wide-angle zoom lens. It also includes an Iris Lock switch to prevent unwanted changes while shooting.
Lastly, the FE 20-70mm F4 G has a dust and moisture resistant design9 and the front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants10.
Pricing and Availability
The new FE 20-70mm F4 G will be available in March 2023 for approximately $1,099 USD and $1,499 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is recently announced by Sigma for both E-mount and L-mount cameras. This lens offers a complete 10x zoom range and is designed for sports photography and wildlife photography. The lens is weather sealed and has a built-in image stabilization system of up to 7.5 STOPS. Additionally, the lens has a minimum focus distance of 2.6m, and a maximum magnification of 1:4. An amazing lens for its price
Check Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Price at B&H Store
Mobile01 websites have done an AF test of the newly announced 60-600mm Sigma Lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. Despite being such a massive lens and having massive lens elements inside the Auto Focus speed of the lens is just amazing.
Sigma 60-600mm AutoFocus Test (camera used Sony A7R V)
The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens is an excellent choice for portrait photography. With a focal range of 600mm, it allows for a great deal of compression and background blur, creating a beautiful and professional look
Fujifilm has just released a Major firmware update for its X-H2S mirrorless camera, although X-H2s camera is already known for its fast AF system. Specifically, AI F tracking of the camera is best in Fuji range of cameras, even better than the X-H2. The X-H2S camera already has a variety of subject-detection autofocus modes, such as airplanes, animals, automobiles, bicycles, birds, (human) eye, (human) face, motorcycles and trains.
Now, we Fuji engineers added 2 NEW AI AF modes to the X-H2s system as well as they have also upscaled the autofocus algorithm for tracking fast-moving subjects. The new firmware version 3.00, now includes subject detection modes for insects and drones, with the airplane and bird modes capable of recognizing and focusing on drones and insects respectively. Fujifilm has also improved overall subject detection modes when shooting in challenging lighting situations, and AI AF algorithm to better track subjects moving at high speeds. Other improvements include support for Fujifilm’s TG-BT1 tripod grip.
Finally, we have confirmed a set of information that the Fuji X-Pro 3 camera has been discontinued. Now, as a flagship model, the replacement will be arriving anytime soon. So, we have our own set of expectations with the Fuji X-Pro 4 Have a look
Fujifilm X-Pro 4 Specification [Expectations]
– 40MP APS-C X-Trans5 BSI Sensor
– 160MP Pixel Shift Multi-Shot
– 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilization
– Image processing engine X Processor 5
– Faster than has been AF, low noise, excellent color reproduction
– Magnification automatic switching function equipped with advanced hybrid multi viewfinder
– The fastest shutter mechanical shutter 1/8000 seconds, electronic shutter 1/32000 seconds
– Synchro 1/250 sec
– Intelligent hybrid phase difference AF. AF point is 425 points
– Body of lightweight magnesium alloy. Dust and water specification
– LCD monitor three inches 1.62 million dot
– Dual SD Card slot (UHS-II compatible)
– ISO range of 125-12800
– Film Simulation mode 19
– Menu is new design. Customizable. My Menu function
– Lossless compression 14bit RAW
– Wi-Fi remote shooting
– Exposure compensation +/- 5 stage
– Interval Shooting
– 4k 60p 10-Bit Video
– FHD 240p 10-Bit Video
– The number of remaining shots is 600+ [approx]
Stay with us and we will update u soon as we get more info.
Nikon Z6 Mark II or Nikon Z5 – Which is the best camera for you in 2023? Should you buy Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z5? I am getting many questions from wedding photographers too related to the same topic.
It’s all about the budget you have
If your budget allows then the best camera is Nikon Z6 Mark II with its advanced Artificial Autofocus system and BSI CMOS full-frame sensor. So, with the Nikon Z6 mark II camera, you get an advanced AF system and a better low-light performing sensor. The cherry on top is the Nikon Z6 mark II features dual card slot support for professionals.
Why is Nikon Z6 Mark II Sensor better?
Nikon Z6 Mark II camera features a BSI CMOS sensor and due to the presence of BSI tech, the sensor should deliver better performance in low-light conditions, to test that we have visited the dpereview image comparison tool. Does the BSI tech really help to perform better in low-light
At ISO 102400 both image samples are almost unusable, but we are not here to find out the usable ISO range of both cameras. We want to see the actual difference between the BSI and the FSI sensor, do you guys notice any visible difference between the two sensors? do it worth the price difference between them? Let me know in the comments
Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z5 Image Analysis
As we can clearly see the Nikon Z6 mark II camera is able to reserve more details at a Higher ISO range compared to the Nikon Z5 camera. You can see the difference in the color block. The outer edge of the Brown color block is distended at the same time the color noise is also too high.
If we change the ISO one-stop
As you can clearly notice if we change the ISO, 1 stop lower than of Nikon Z6 Mark II (102400 vs 51200), Then we can notice the Nikon Z5 performance not only matches with the Nikon Z6 Mark II but is also slightly better too.
Image Sensor Part Conclusion
Getting a BSI sensor does help to preserve details, but not in a dramatic way. But, we have to see the other significant advantages too, of having Nikon Z6 Mark II camera.
Autofocus System
Image processors do have a very high impact on the type of AF system your camera carries. The Nikon Z5 suffers from limitations and to save up the production line cost Nikon added a single-line processor in Nikon Z5 on the other side we have a DUAL IMAGE PROCESSOR in Nikon Z6 II.
Z5: -2Ev, or -3Ev when using Low Light AF
Z6 II: -4.5Ev, or -6Ev with Low Light AF
As you can see the AF sensitivity range of the Nikon Z5 is limited when compared to the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera.
Single Image Processor, Slow Sensor, and Fewer updates for Upscaling AF
The same number of AF points but Slow Sensor readout and slow image processing. Both of the cameras share the same number of 273 focus points across the frame, But due to the FSI sensor and slow image processor the Nikon Z5 camera burst speed remains limited to 4.5 FPS, and the Nikon Z6 Mark II can shoot up to 14fps with fulltime AF and AI tracking speed.
Continuous Firmware Updates for Nikon Z6 Mark II loaded with NEW AI AF Algos. If you will check the firmware update history from the time of the announcement of the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera, Nikon is very serious about improving the AF performance of the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera. And the updated pattern also tells us may Nikon Z5 isn’t getting that much attention from Nikon.
Nikon Z6 Mark II firmware F1.0 to F1.50 we have a massive upgrade in the AF performance of the camera
Nikon Made the following improvements Nikon Z6 Mark II AF Algo after the announcement
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.30 to 1.40
– The camera focuses more readily on the subject in the center of the frame if it fails to detect the face or eyes of a portrait subject when Auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.20
• Improved low-light autofocus detection times at a Focus mode setting of Single AF.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10
Improved eye-detection performance in Auto-area AF (people) and Wide-area AF (L-people) AF-area modes.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.01
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused overexposure in photos taken in continuous release modes using an AF-area mode with human or animal face/eye detection.
Vs Nikon Z5 Firmware updates related to Autofocus Upscaling after its announcement
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10
Improved low-light autofocus detection times for Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).
Nikon Z6 Mark II has the basic ingredients or better to say good hardware inside (which includes a faster readout base BSI sensor and dual image processor to processor AI algo) which allows the Nikon team of developers to upscale the AF performance of the camera flawlessly.
Best Camera for Video?
Nikon Z5, as well as the Nikon Z6 Mark II Cameras, can record 4K video up to 30p but, unfortunately, the Z5 applies a heavy 1.7x crop in 4K video recording mode which makes it almost unusable for professional use. The Best thing about The Z6 II can record oversampled 4K. And also, the Z6 II can also record 4K up to 60p but only with a 1.5x crop (firmware 1.10 required).
The reason for the heavy crop is that the Z5 old FSI sensor has a slow readout speed, which doesn’t allow the camera to read the entire sensor.
Even in Full HD mode the Nikon Z5 is limited to 60FPS and the Nikon Z6 Mark II goes up to 120p (when using the Slow Motion mode).
ISO range in Video
Z5: 100-25600 ISO
Z6 II: 100-51200 ISO (up to 204,800 with the extended range)
Now, the set of features that only the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera supports at the moment is 12-bit RAW HDMI output. When the Nikon Z6 Mark II is Coupled with an external recorder such as the Ninja V or Blackmagic Video Assist, you can record 10-bit 4:2:2 with N-Log or HLG gamma, or output 12-bit RAW (Apple Prores or BlackMagic RAW). ( paid upgrade)
Sony A7R V camera image quality compared to Canon R5. Take a look at the image quality test between both cameras. Let’s do two HIGH ISO tests first then we will compare the details-capturing ability, its clearly visible that the Canon R5 is able to preserve more details compares to the Sony A7R V. We know that a professional will never use ISO 51200 in their camera. We are using such a high ISO range to show up the difference between the two.
So, from an initial set of comparison of the images of the two we can say that the Canon R5 camera is more recommended for uncontrolled light environments.
Sony A7R V is able to grab more details at base ISO, but the difference is only visible when viewed at 100%. The difference is quite logical since the Canon R5 camera features a 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor and the Sony A7R 5 camera uses 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor. So, here we are witnessing the difference in the details capturing ability of both cameras.
Sony A7R V Pixel shift mode 240.8MP
When you will use the Pixel shift mode 240.8MP, of ur Sony A7R V camera, you get an enormous amount of details . As you can see in the image below. The file size is also incredible jpeg is approx 150MB and the RAW is approx 1 GB.
Who Will use this mode?
If you are a studiographer or working with lights, then undoubtedly the Sony A7 R V is an amazing option for you.
Best Camera for Photographers
If you are into Wildlife and sports then you should get the Canon R5 Camera. Since as you know the Sony A7R V is limited to 10FPS mode at the same time the Sony third-party lenses are also limited to a 15FPS limit. So, if you are into sports and wildlife then the only option is Canon R5 (yes Canon RF mount is locked, but the Canon old L Series DSLR lenses support burst speed up to 30 to 4 Fps.)
Feeling of ecstasy with A7R V possible
If you are not connected to Sports and Wildlife. The most recommended camera will satisfy pixel craving and if you use the pixel shift mode then the result will give you goosebumps and u will feel a state of complete ecstasy within yourself. That’s the most perfect camera sony ever created for pixel peepers like us.
Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Canon R6 Mark II – Both of these cameras features the same sensor resolution, but as usual, the Canon R6 Mark II features advanced AI AF for fast-tracking and the Jpeg burst speed of the R6 Mark II touches the 40fps mark. Although the buffer capacity of the Canon is just half of the Panasonic S5 Mark II and u can store up to a Max of 70-100 image files in a single burst with Canon.
1. Senor and AF System
We are comparing the two specifications. Panasonic S5 mark II camera features a newly developed 24MP Sensor with Phase detect AF points and support of DFD still there. The Max burst speed of the Panasonic S5 Mark II is 30fps with an electronic shutter and the expandable ISO range is 50-204800. Since it’s Panasonic’s first full-frame camera so, we are not expecting blazing-fast AF performance like Canon R6 Mark II, but at least we will get a more accurate and fast AF system compared to its predecessor the Panasonic S5.
Lens Mount
Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark II
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Actual: 25.6 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 30 Minutes Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode
1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video
100 to 51,200
100 to 102,400 in Manual, Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Frames (Raw) / 1000+ Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 199 Frames (Raw) / 299+ Frames (JPEG)
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 12 fps at 24 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 110 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter
Up to 40 fps at 24 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 75 Frames (Raw)
Interval Recording
Yes
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
2/10-Second Delay
2. Open Gate 6k 60FPS
Both of the camer able to record 6k video, but only Canon R6 Mark II with a faster image processor is able to shoot 6k 60fps and the Panasonic S5 Mark II remains limited to 6k 30fps in 4:2:2 10bit mode. The only issue with Canon is the output the 6K output is available only via the HDMI port.
3. Crippled 4k 60fps? 1.5X Crop in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark II Camera is able to shoot up to 4k 60fps uncropped which isn’t possible with the Panasonic S5 mark II camera since it’s limited to 4k 1.5x crop. So, if you like to shoot 4k HQ some music videos, or anything fast u would like to shoot to 4k 60fps.
4. Cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II
Canon R6 mark II camera doesn’t overheat while shooting 4k 24 or 30 fps, but while you are shooting 4k @ 60fps you may face some overheating issues while shooting in hot and humid conditions. At the same time, the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera features an advanced heat sink unit and cooling vents. but, at the same time, 4k 60fps is heavily crippled and the camera doesn’t do full sensor readout while shooting 4k 60fps. So, yes in a way we do have some added advantages of cooling vents in Panasonic S5 Mark II, but they are not that useful due to cropped 4k 60fps, better to get R6 Mark II if ur interested in recording uncropped oversampled 4k.
5. DUAL NATIVE ISO
Dual native ISO isn’t a new feature in Panasonic S5 Mark II, even the Panasonic S5 was having from ISO 640 – 4000 in VLOG. I don’t know the exact reason why these camera makers (Sony and Canon) hide the Dual Native ISOs in their Pro Cameras like Canon R6 Mark II or A74, btw the sensor of both the camera uses dual Native ISO circuits, and during HIGH ISO test it’s visible to the Dual Native ISO high gain and low gain circuit working on the backend of the camera. But, in the end, the open Dual Native ISO Menu inside the Panasonic S5 Mark II camera makes it more usable for low-light situations.
6. Timecode | Waveforms | Live LUTS | Vectorscope
These are some essential ingredients for professional cinematographers out there, all these are only available in Panasonic S5 Mark II Camera and not in Canon R6 Mark II.
H.264/H.265/MPEG-4 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 340 Mb/s] 1920 x 4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 31080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps [12 to 270 Mb/s]
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