Sony Alpha ILCE-7R V + Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN (A)

Sony Alpha ILCE-7R V

A new era of resolution: The α 7RV impresses with outstanding AI-based scene recognition and rapid processing speed - made possible by the latest BIONZ XR™ image processor. This ensures the highest full-frame image quality with 61 megapixels and video recording in 8K and lets you capture subject details and textures in unrivaled quality. In addition, the camera offers an optimized integrated image stabilization system with up to 8-stop compensation, a unique three-axis adjustable display and a high-resolution electronic viewfinder for a professional shooting experience. With high-speed connections, the α 7RV is a groundbreaking innovation for photo enthusiasts and professionals who want to capture every detail - whether in landscapes, wildlife photos or portraits.

AI-based autofocus

Unique AI-based technology gives you accurate, fast and consistent autofocus tracking of subjects in real time. The AI-based detection works even better with people, animals and birds and now for the first time also recognizes insects, cars, trains and planes. With this professional camera, you can create razor-sharp photos and video content even under difficult conditions.

Outstanding details

The 61 MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor and BIONZ XR™ image processor work together to deliver outstanding detail and accurate color reproduction, even in low light. The robust buffer enables continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second and the enhanced Pixel Shift shooting mode gives you huge 240 MP images with outstanding detail. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can use the APS-C mode to extend their range and achieve maximum 26 MP quality.

Video recording in 8K and 4K60P

In addition to recording in 8K and 4K, the α 7RV offers professional video recording with 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Cinetone and S-LOG image profiles. The heat dissipation system enables a long recording time. The camera includes several features unique to Sony, including Active Stabilization and Breathing Compensation, which provide an exceptional experience with Sony lenses.

Developed for professionals

The α 7RV optimizes the shooting experience for professional users with built-in image stabilization (IBIS) with up to 8 stops of compensation, a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) with over 9 million pixels and a new, uniquely adjustable touchscreen. With a ruggedized body, the α 7RV provides a seamless platform for photographers and videographers who want to focus on their craft.

High-speed transmissions and connections

For professional needs, the α7RV offers advanced connectivity with a 2.4 GHz/5 Ghz transfer speed via high-speed Wi-Fi and a 10 Gbps SuperSpeed USB-C connection for remote control or fast content transfer. The camera allows recording to CFexpress Type A and SD in two card slots, providing a reliable media storage solution.

Optimize your experience with original Sony lenses

More than 60 original Sony lenses, such as the latest G Master and G Lenses, help you get the best out of your α camera. Make the most of the camera's resolution and unique autofocus system for your purposes and enjoy unique Sony features such as Breathing Compensation.

Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN (A) Sony-E

Outstanding optical performance and handling improvements bring one of the most popular focal lengths up to date.

With the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art, Sigma has reinterpreted a popular theme and modernized it with a design calculated for mirrorless systems and all the latest Sigma technologies.

Although the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art remains significantly smaller and lighter than the existing 35mm F1.4, it is sharp right into the corners of the image even at open aperture and also produces a creamy background bokeh; all aberrations are well corrected. The 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is light enough to form a well-balanced combination with a compact mirrorless camera. Nevertheless, it has many professional features, such as extremely fast autofocus, an aperture ring with lockable click-stop and the option of locking in automatic or manual mode, as well as a configurable AFL button. This makes it just as suitable for professional use as it is as an always-on lens for occasional outings, and it is just as suitable for video recordings as it is for photography.

Outstanding imaging performance with compact dimensions

The most important design goal in the development of the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art was, as with all lenses in the Art series, outstanding imaging performance. Fifteen optical elements in 11 groups are responsible for this performance. Two lenses with particularly low dispersion (SLD = Special Low Dispersion), one lens with extremely low dispersion (ELD = Extraordinary Low Dispersion), one lens with fluorite glass-like dispersion (FLD = "F" Low Dispersion) and two aspherical lenses are used to correct color errors caused by the different refraction of light depending on the wavelength (so-called dispersion).

The combination of the optical design and the special types of glass results in an effective reduction of all aberrations, including longitudinal chromatic aberration, which cannot be corrected in the camera afterwards. Despite the high speed of F1.4, the coma remains low even when the lens is open, which makes it ideal for astrophotographers - this tail-like distortion of bright points of light would be particularly distracting in photos of the starry sky. Thanks to the 11 rounded aperture blades, which ensure round circles of blur even when stopped down, the bokeh always remains pleasantly soft and allows the sharp subject plane to stand out all the better. In backlit situations, Sigma's technologies for preventing stray light and ghost images prevent misdirected light rays from impairing the contrast in unfavorable lighting conditions.

Fast and quiet autofocus

To focus the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art, only a single lens element is moved with a stepper motor. The low mass of the focusing element allows it to react quickly, quietly and without delay to any desired change in focus, enabling smooth tracking of the focus on moving subjects. Manual focusing is precise, but the focus ring also shows the necessary resistance required for smooth, jerk-free focus shifts when shooting video. The focusing mode can of course be switched directly with a slider on the lens.

Professional features

The aperture of the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is controlled via an aperture ring - or by the camera's automatic system if the aperture ring is set to the automatic setting "A". Either way, a lock prevents unintentional switching between automatic and manual mode. Especially for videographers, there is the option of switching off the aperture lock, which enables continuous exposure control via the aperture. The function of the AFL button can be configured via the camera menu, provided the camera model used supports this. Like the slider for selecting the focus mode, the AFL button is ergonomically positioned so that it can be easily operated with the thumb.

In use, the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art proves to be extremely robust, so that it can also withstand professional use without any problems. The splash-proof and dust-proof design with seals on all controls and the interfaces of moving parts as well as a sealing lip on the bayonet protects the lens against the effects of weather, and the water and oil-resistant design makes it ideal for professional use.