Sony NEX 5 /NEX 3 Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras

Sony has announced their version of Compact Digital SLR, specifications are amazing. 
HD video is also looking too good. Whats different from Panasonic GF1 of Olympus Pen is that Sony has larger Image Sensor that the 4/3.

So hopefully this Model of Sony will be a game changer? never know ;-) but we photographers are getting more and more luring options.

• New α digital cameras with DSLR picture quality and responsive shooting
• World’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (NEX-5)
• 14.2 effective megapixels Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
• 1080i HD movie recording (NEX-5) with stereo sound, fast and silent autofocus
• Intuitive new interface with Help Guide and Shooting Tips
• E-mount lens system compatible with α DSLR lenses (with optional Mount Adaptor)
• Sweep Panorama with 3D capability

 
NEX-5 features a tough yet light-weight magnesium body, making it the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera.

At the heart of both cameras is a newly-developed Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with a resolution of 14.2 effective megapixels.

Also released E 16mm F/2.8 ‘pancake’ lens (SEL16F28) 

Both cameras can also capture fast-moving action with a high-speed burst of full-resolution images at up to 

7fps (AF/AE fixed from first frame). 

Visit DPReview for sample HD Movie and still images here

(Image Courtesy Sony)

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Specifications & Samples

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Features & Specifications

Panasonic unveiled a new pancake interchangeable lens called the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 40mm) as a new member of the LUMIX G Micro System. The new LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. Features a dramatic compactness and light weight despite its F1.7 brightness allowing a beautiful soft focus for photos to be even more impressive.

Comprising of seven lenses in 5 groups, the new lens system uses two aspherical lenses most effectively to minimize both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving super high resolution corner to corner. The versatile 20mm of focal distance (Equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm film camera) is suitable for wide variety of occasions from daily snapshots including sceneries like sunsets and dimly lit indoor shots to the deliberately creative shots taking advantage of its beautiful soft focus. When mounted on the LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting.

Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The new LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

Specifications

- LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 40mm)
- Lens Construction 7 elements in 5 groups (2 Aspherical lenses)
- Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
- Aperture F1.7
- Minimum Aperture F16
- Closest Focusing Distance 0.2m / 0.66ft

- Optical Image Stabilizer No
- Focal Length f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm)
- Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
- Maximum magnification Approx. 0.13x / 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent)
- Diagonal Angle of View 57°
- Filter Size φ46mm / 1.81 in
- Max. Diameter φ63mm / 2.48 in
- Overall Length Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
- Weight Approx. 100g / 3.53oz
- Standard Accessories Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag 

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos

- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos with Panasonic GF1 @ Dpreview
- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos @ Photozone.de
- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos with Olympus E-P1 @ Dpreview
- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos with Panasonic GF1 @ Craigmod
- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos @ Lensbuyersguide.com

- Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Sample Photos @ Amazon.com

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Difference between a regular zoom lens and a fast zoom lens.

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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Reviews

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Reviews

Please buy it here to support this site : Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

This is amazing little champ, you will see it in every pro/enthusiast bag. Fantastic sharpness and DOF and a low light performer. And pricing cool ;-) just check out reviews if you dont believe.

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars  

Kenrockwell reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

“AF is very fast on every camera. One full turn of the AF screw focuses the lens from infinity to 6 feet (1.8m)… If you need super sharpness and a fast aperture than choose this over a zoom at the same price.”

Rating: N/A

Photozone reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

” At wide-open aperture it is a little soft at the image borders and the contrast level is a little on the low side. However, at medium aperture settings the resolution figures are exceptionally high and surely a benchmark to beat. Distortions are negligible and vignetting is very well controlled. The build quality of the lens is very decent and the AF performance leaves nothing to be desired.”

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

 Mike reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

“Despite its shortcomings wide open, the 50mm f/1.4D is still a very versatile lens. It provides photographers the privilege of having decent shutter speeds in low light at a very practical focal length which is neither too short nor too long. “

Rating: N/A

Joe Masucci reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

“If you are considering getting into digital SLR photography then buy a Nikon D80 and this lens! The f/1.8 aperture allows for some low light shooting and the bokeh is great. I don’t own this lens, but, I have borrowed it to take some shots [ with my D300] and it is excellent. A great lens to learn dSLR photography.”

Rating: N/A

Momentcorp reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

“One of the “cheap” Nikkor’s you`d want to own. It might be cheap, but the performance of it, is far from cheap. Sharp and crisp, would describe the lens better. Overall the performance of this lens says buy one, you won`t be disappointed.”

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Nikondslrs reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;

“Putting the sharpness quality into the equation, this is one of the best lenses at this price point. The build quality is also decent and any travel photographer should have fun using the lens without being bogged down with quality issues.”

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars