Sony Alpha 7s II + TAMRON 28-200mm f2.8

Sony A7s II + TAMRON 28-200mm f2.8

There are many features to highlight of this new camera SONY Alpha 7 S II, it is the model as the manufacturer likes to call SONY ILCE-7SM2 and we will point out the highlights of this fantastic mirrorless camera

It is a full-size or Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor camera with a resolution of 12.2 million pixels, powered by a spectacular BIONZ X type image processor

With an incredible ability to adjust ISO values unimaginable a few years ago, you can naturally choose between 100 to 102,400 ISO, maintaining incredible results in the quality / noise ratio, as well as you can choose, expand these values in a digital way to the spectacular 50-409,600 ISO

It has also been possible to improve the recording of video in 4K quality with full pixel reading and without pixel grouping in such a way that the resulting files are of much higher quality, It is possible to eliminate in a very interesting way the moiré effect and aliasing. You can also generate files in Full HD up to 120 FPS, as well as be able to work with 4:2:0 output.

And of course it is compatible with external recorders, type Atomos Shoghun with these you will get an output of the type 4: 2: 2

As happened in the sisters of the series SONY Alpha 7, this version of the SONY Alpha 7s Mark II incorporates a spectacular 5-axis image stabilizer, which makes it very effective in recordings that you decide to make by pulse, getting balanced and high quality images, especially useful when using tele or cinema type lenses, correcting both horizontal and vertical shakes, being effective the five axes, whatever the lens mounted even with adapters and lenses of other brands

The camera comes equipped with an eye-level monitor of 1.3 Cm. and size with a magnification of 0.78x and is of the OLED XGA type, this viewfinder is composed of 4 lenses of the spherical type, offering 100% of the coverage and adding the data with which you have configured the camera, to have absolute control with an incredible color fidelity; so I ate a large viewfinder screen on the back of the camera of 7.5 CM of the TFT type with more than 1.2 Million point allow you a view of different angles, being foldable up to 107º up as well as 41 down, ideal for the most uncomfortable recording positions

Another of the highlights of this camera SONY A7s II, is its high dynamic range capable of working with profiles such as S-LOG-3, S-Gamut3, S-log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine, having total control of the color of your most professional recordings, all these profiles are paired well under a Cineon-type editing environment, the most used in professional fields If you are more traditional and prefer to use the classic S-Log2 profiles are equally available

Of course the camera still retains the essence of SONY Alpha 7, that is, it is still a very small and portable camera, it also incorporates these equally remarkable functions.

Enhanced Zebra possibility to work with S-Log gamma profiles and aids in monitoring exposure values in high-contrast scenes. And at the other end we would have the possibility of Gamma Display Assist, showing on this occasion a natural contrast when recording in S-Log

You will also have the option to record with time codes, to facilitate your post-production work, with Record Run type variants, and the free travel, these time codes are also taken out through the HDMI

Of course it is a connected camera, through WiFi and NFC, in such a way that you can have the availability of the images immediately to your mobile devices

• Lens TAMRON 28-75mm f 2.8 Di III

A new high-brightness zoom lens has arrived for SONY E full frame, TAMRON lens 28-75mm f 2.8 Di III RXD (model A036). This clearly marks TAMRON's plans to further improve its line of lenses for cameras with full-frame mirrorless sensors.

The A036 delivers exceptional image quality. It features ultra-sharp framing and backgrounds with smooth blur effects (bokeh).

Photographers will enjoy the expressiveness of a dynamic wide angle thanks to a minimum focusing distance of just 19cm for short focusing distances. Its compact size (114.8mm) and light weight of 550g make it a very comfortable lens to carry. The A036 also debuts the new RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus engine, which is extremely fast, accurate and ultra-quiet. In addition, this new advance makes it an ideal target for video recordings.

Features Lens TAMRON 28-200mm f2.8 SONY E

• The world's first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

A remarkable novelty for an all-in-one zoom lens: the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 achieves a fast F2.8 aperture at the 28mm wide-angle end. In addition, the maximum apertures in the intermediate zoom ranges are F3.5 at 50 mm, F5 at 100 mm and F5.6 from 150 mm to 200 mm. As an unprecedented all-in-one zoom that combines fast aperture with compact size, the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 offers greater versatility and utility never before available.

• Light weight and compact size for great portability.

Tamron's series of full-frame mirrorless camera lenses, which starts with the 28-75mm F2.8 (Model A036), has been developed in order to balance high performance with comfort. In addition to the standard filter diameter of 67mm as standard, and taking advantage of the camera's built-in image stabilization, engineers focused on achieving compact size and light weight. The length is only 117 mm (4.6 inches), the maximum diameter is 74 mm, and the weight is only 575 g (20.3 oz). With a size that offers excellent portability, make a lightweight lens allowing it to be carried comfortably and shoot without obstacles.

• Excellent image quality allowing you to focus on creativity

This new zoom lens contains 18 elements in 14 groups. A wide variety of special lenses including GM (glass-molded aspherical), hybrid aspherical, XLD (eXtra low dispersion) and LD (low dispersion) lens elements is precisely arranged to effectively control chromatic and other aberrations, allowing excellent resolution. Meanwhile, the BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating provides powerful anti-reflective properties to effectively reduce ghosting and flare, resulting in clear and sharp images. In-camera correction functions are used to reduce distortion and vignetting to achieve excellent image quality from edge to edge of photography in all zoom settings.

Tamron has concentrated all its off-road zoom technologies to achieve optical performance that sets a new standard among all all terrain zoom lenses on the market. Designed for all types of photographs, this unique lens allows you to enjoy a wide range of shooting situations with total freedom of composition.

• Excellent performance in close-up photos

The 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 offers very superior close-up shooting performance we're used to in this type of lens. At the 28 mm wide-angle end, the MOD (minimum blur distance) is 0.19 m (7.5 inches), achieving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1. This performance, combined with the fast F2.8 aperture, allows users to zoom in so that the subject appears in the foreground and at the same time shows a very beautiful bokeh in the background. This close-up shooting is also noticeable at the telephoto end, with a 0.8m (31.5-inch) MOD and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8. Users can capture stunning images with exceptional bokeh and create exceptional compositions.

• Exceptionally quiet RXD focus motor

The AF unit incorporates a sensor that accurately detects the position of the lens, while the RXD motor unit offers optimized AF control. This achieves very fast and accurate autofocus operation, allowing users to maintain fast and sharp focus on continuously moving subjects or when shooting videos. This extremely quiet approach is a major advantage because it removes all sounds from the AF during video recording. In addition, the compact configuration of the RXD focusing system contributes to the reduction of size and weight in the construction of the lens.

• A complete family of excellent quality lenses designed especially for mirrorless cameras

The 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 zoom is included in TAMRON 's strategy of creating a series of lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras to take advantage of the features of compact camera bodies. As a result, photographers can more easily dispose of various combinations of interchangeable lenses. For example, when the Model A071 is combined with the 17-28 mm F2.8 (Model A046), the combined weight of the two lenses is less than 1 kg (995 g / 35.1 oz).

This lightweight and portable zoom set covers a wide focal range, from wide angle to telephoto with a zoom range of 17-200mm. In addition, combined with an optic from the TAMRON series of fixed focal lenses, such as the 20mm F2.8 (Model F050) or the 24mm F2.8 (Model F051), the weight is less than 800g (28.2oz), expanding the shooting possibilities at the wide-angle end without adding weight or excessive volume.

All lenses in the series share the common filter diameter of 67 mm, eliminating the need for filters of different sizes and lens caps. Expensive filters (e.g. PL, ND, etc.) can be shared instead of buying these filters for each lens. In this way, TAMRON has expanded its series of objectives to make it really practical to carry out several objectives.

• Moisture-resistant construction, fluorine coating and zoom lock switch

The seal is located in the mounting area of the target and other critical locations to prevent infiltration of moisture and/or raindrops and allowing for moisture-resistant construction. This feature provides additional safety of protection when shooting outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

In addition, the front surface of the lens element is coated with a fluorine protective compound that has excellent water and oil repellent qualities. The surface of the lens is easier to clean and is less vulnerable to the harmful effects of dirt, moisture or fingerprints, allowing for much easier maintenance. In addition, the handy "Zoom Lock" switch prevents unwanted extension of the lens' zoom during transport or in overhead shots.