What should the crew check at Photokina?

[Roland Vink]

The Zeiss teaser was for the Loxia 85/2.4 FE for the a7 series:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-images-new-loxia-85mm-f2-4-lens/

A useful addition to the Loxia series. The aperture is a little on the slow side, the AIS 85/2 is the same size lens but half a stop faster. But it's still half a stop faster than f/2.8 which is fine for most purposes, especially if fully usable wide open.  The entrance pupil is the same as a 50/1.4 lens so is fast enough to provide some background separation.

It would be nice if it focused a bit closer than 0.8m like most 85mm lenses - I'm not looking for macro here but some close focus ability is very useful with this focal length.

A 135/3.4 would round out this set nicely.

[Almass]

I received an invite for the launch of the Canon M5. You may wish to check it out.

[Jan Anne]

I received an invite for the launch of the Canon M5. You may wish to check it out.

Followed those rumors closely as a better host for my Canon 100-400 MKII, also my Voigtlander 125/2.5 is in Canon EF mount.

The Canon EF to M adapter is only 100 euros or so the M5 can easily be adapted for these lenses  

[bjornthun]

Followed those rumors closely as a better host for my Canon 100-400 MKII, also my Voigtlander 125/2.5 is in Canon EF mount.

The Canon EF to M adapter is only 100 euros or so the M5 can easily be adapted for these lenses

My dealer in Norway sent a mail with an introductory offer, that includes the EF to EF-M adapter, so that's something to look out for.

[John G]

Has anybody seen the Sigma 500mm f4, this model is rumoured to be announced at Photokina.

[Harald]

It seems that Nikon is waiting for 2017. Just some new actioncams...

Harald

[Frank Fremerey]

I like to see and feel the new Hasselblad Mirrorless Medium (M&M) format camera, so I will be there in 23rd too.

If a Fuji M&M should also surface I will be there, otherwise I like to stay away from that place .... too tempting.

Has someone reserved some space for Nikongear People in a BRAUHAUS???

[Jan Anne]

Frank, the general idea is that we meet for lunch at the food court for some currywurst and beer.

The crew has no dinner plans for Friday evening other than eating somewhere enroute our two hour drive back home to the NL, so we usually wing it and let faith surprise us

Two years ago we somehow stumbled on a castle where a medieval meal was served, before we realised what was going on maids served us roasted wild boar and wine

[chris dees]

I hope Sigma has the New 12-24 for trying out. The only new one I'm interested in.

So far Nikon has nothing interesting to show, we can skip their stand.

[Jan Anne]

So far Nikon has nothing interesting to show, we can skip their stand.

Same for Sony, they only announced the a99 MkII DSLR today:
https://www.dpreview.com/news/5855300360/sony-announces-42mp-a99-mark-ii-with-5-axis-stabilization

If I wanted a proper DSLR I would still have a Nikon DSLR 

I was expecting an epic Photokina this year but so far things turned out pretty lame camera wise

[Ilkka Nissilä]

Well, 42MP at 12 fps with continuous AF is quite impressive. However, I don't like EVFs so this doesn't work for me. And I would not be able to deal with that amount of data but it shows that you can have high speed and high resolution in one package.

Also it does a full sensor read 4K video. This is a first in a 35mm full frame (not super 35) camera as far as I know, or at least in the consumer price class.

[Jakov Minić]

And what about this:

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/about-nikon/press-room/press-release/ist8rz3w/What%27s-Your-Mission%3A-Experience-the-Captivating-Journey-of-Discovering%2C-Fulfilling-and-Sharing-Your-Life%27s-Missions-with-Nikon%27s-New-Line-of-KeyMission-Cameras.html

[Ilkka Nissilä]

To me the Keymission 360 seems very interesting. I often photograph events and I'm looking into doing video in some situations. I think 360 video of a precession, carnival or dance floor would create an interesting feeling of immersion and being there if shot in 360.

I would be interested in at least finding out about the technology and what kind of software exists to edit and view the content.

[Akira]

Alpha99 Mk II...it is surprising that Sony STILL appears to continue its DSLR-style line.   

[Mongo]

Mongo is with John also in finding out about the Sigma 500 f4 FL said to be 40% less expensive than the Nikon equivalent.

J. A. - Please also check if their are any free lunches of any description for Mongo....