What’s in the bag of Jason Lanier? At minute 4.55 Jason answers the a readers question and he admits he has some “top secret” lenses in it he cannot talk about. But adds that they “are coming out soon”!
Maybe January 5 at CES will be really the day to see those new FE lenses announced!
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Thanks “BlackMaGiC1o0” for spotting this!
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yeah new Batis are on the way… or perhaps some nice Sony FE lenses without Zeiss logo for affordable prices? that would be a dream!
Can’t watch the video at work. Was he testing them on the A6000 or A7r2… (APSC or Full Frame Lenses?)
I doubt it would matter much, if he said he was testing them on either (which he doesn’t anyway) because they could still be for either.
The text on his site says a7R2
He lists a bunch of primes but no zooms (other than the RX10 II) in his bag, along with 4+ bodies, so my guess is these are mostly zooms (probably the f2.8’s).
clever thought
Check the shots on his tumblr account. First 3 are from the secret lens he is testing
http://jason-lanier-photography.tumblr.com/
I guess the 85 1.4 (the first two) and 24-70 2.8 (the last/third shot) due to the amount of background blur! Or the two first shots are from the 70-200 2.8 lens (longer focal lens can compensate larger aperture to some extent increase blurness as well!)
The first two seem to be taken with the same lens at the same distance, so it is a Zoom, could that be the 70-200?
What else would you want to pack if you had 90/2.8M, 35/1.4, 55/1.8, 85/1.8 and 24/2 (with adapter)? Probably not a 85/1.4 as that would be redundant. Either zooms or longer prime. My bet would be on fast convenience zooms we all are waiting for.
As for pictures on tumblr, background compression and amount of blur on first two looks pretty much like what you would get from a 200mm lens shot at F2.8. So most likely a 70-200/2.8. Could also be 135/1.8(2), but compression suggests it is a longer lens.
Chances are its a 135f2, as bokeh is good. But the DOF is not that shallow so there could be a possibility of 135f2.8
To my eye compression is too large for 135mm. Those shoots look exactly like what I am used to with my SAL70200G wide open at 150-200mm.
Both 135/2 and 70-200/2.8 would be exciting and very welcome additions to the line-up.
I really can’t stand that guy…
I hear you. Most of the photographers on youtube annoy me though. It’s just marketing. If there are novices out there who need help, go to college, join a group or buy a book.
jjarrrettpoolinfrooooooknowsphotodottcommm… see ya. ROFL
Don’t even get me started on that one…
Not all, but many. Guys like Lanier and Polin are so full of themselves that I really don’t need them to satisfy my lust for gear porn.
Jared Polin has gotten better. The guy is passionate about his work but his persona for some is over the top. I don’t like the podcasts because it’s just three dudes rambling on. The content is lackluster. Matt Granger is good depending on what he’s covering. I like the Camera Store TV- I’d probably rate them first. Actually, yes and no. There are some other guys that don’t get as much coverage:
Spyros Heniandis
Darren Miles
Photouniverse (Pentax guy)
Actually, I’d say the best…absolute best quality reviews come from David Thorpe. He’s an M43 guy but his reviews are just plain sick. He’ll make you look at your gear in a totally different way.
Yeah, I got some free time on my hands.
Thanks for the tips!
To me watching Fro is like watching Kai on DigitalRev – it’s just photo-related entertainment (not education). I personally like the banter between the three of them, and enjoy some of the topics they discuss. It’s not for everyone, though.
I’m just waiting for someone to come up to Jared when he’s not looking and shave his head. Haha…seriously, that fro needs taming.
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can you explain? seams a lot of people on this site don’t like him but I don’t really know why.
ask any question? OK – why are you such a douche?
Why is he a douche? That comment says more about you than him, he seems helpful enough in his videos.
Hell no, it seems you haven’t seen one of his video in a conference where he practically says someone is an idiot if they don’t jump to Sony and ditch their SLRs.
Good photographer, bad attitude.
Not really impressed with his photography at all. I’ve seen many of his BTS videos where his workflow is just moronic. unimaginative lighting and composition, no eye for good posing. . . just all around amateur compared to whats out there.
But he looks cool with his Fedora LOL
He must be an “artist” because he’s wearing a Fedora hahaha
I’ve seen that video. he says nothing of the sort, don’t make things up just to be “cool”.
You better check that again. I’m not making anything to be ”cool” (and this is worst argument I have read here from a SAR user).
Don’t worry about “Joseph Farrugia”. He’s probably his friend or something
Don’t get your panties into a wad Moonie kid. Go back to Mummy, you need a diaper change; leave this is discussion for adults.
Hit a nerve, right?
Yep I must have, since you’re posting your drivel all over the place. Go & tug at your toy kid ?
I think it’s more a case of bad photographer lame attitude. His photos are hideous. But he likes to blow is own horn and he shamelessly prostitutes himself to flog Sony gear “I shoot more actuations than anyone on the planet” “I shoot all over the world” “I just spent 3 days doing workshops teaching people to suck”. None of what he rattles on about has anything to do with photography and that’s why his pictures look like they do – dull unoriginal plain snaps.
I had never heard about this guy before but I just happened to come across one of his videos today (10 reasons why the a7mk2 is the best camera ever) and man does he come across as a tool. Super smug, almost like we’re lucky that he’s allowing us to watch his video.
Hmm. “A few” Probably three. Two would be a couple, five would be “a ton” I bet a few means three or at the outside four. Best guess (not I should add my wish) 24-70 2.8, 85 1.4, 135 f2. But who knows..fun times (of those I’d probably get the 135 if it’s not too pricey if it’s as good as the Apo-Sonnar or a good copy of the Rokinon, but with awesome AF. Then I’d retire the Canon…
a sony payed photographer loves sony lenses.. what a suprise.
You’re pulling tales out of your posterior. Sony was always stingy with pros, unlike other brands.
yeah, right!
Would like a 135/F2,8 …
Preach it.
would prefer a 27-70 (no constant or large aperture needed) for a resonable price (max. 500€) but with high IQ and a really high-end 24-70/f2.8 (Tamron/Canon like high-end IQ or better). Same for 70-200. And a 70-300/5.6 or so could also be nice to have, usually these are quite inexpensive and (price-wise) good quality lenses…
A wide zoom doesn’t need to be that fast, f4.0 is ok for the 16-24mm regime…
This guy is annoying!
He’s posting samples from the mystery lenses on his Facebook page. One is definitely the large aperture prime, looks like a fast 85 or 135.
I hope it’s a 135. Wouldn’t an 85 conflict a bit with the already existing Batis 85 and FE 90? The FF E-mount system already has two lenses in the same range (ok… one is macro oriented and usable in portrait and the other purely portrait lens)… would make way more sense to me if they’d come up with a 135 1.8 or 2.0…
I don’t know why I have this thing for 135mm. I can’t explain it. It’s like the Holy Grail for me. Not to long, often they are very sharp corner to corner, fast, perfect for weddings, great on APSC as well- no lack of wanting. I hear in the old days- photo journalists had two cameras. One with a 45mm (approx) and a 135mm on the other. They must have known something.
This guy is a Joke… Sony loose reliability and trust with him.
Now why would that be?
Because his master the Angry photographer said so.
Lanier’s video response was one of the hardest things I think I’ve ever watched. It was like gladiator but with cameras.
“loose”
Why reliability?
Trust, I can understand, but why reliability?
This guy isn’t hand making cameras, is he?
Sorry, maybe reliability it’s not the proper word. My English is not really good. But it’s hard to “stick” with a “new brand” that builds upon these “photographers”…
You should stick with the brand that caters for your needs the best. Why would you look up to who’s using what?
If I buy a Nikon or Pentax, I don’t think I’ll become like Steve McCurry or Don McCullin. Or Leica and think of HCB or Salgado.
I don’t know why do you think I want to became someone? If this brand can only have “artisans” like JL to try and support his equipment this is in no way a good news.
You really need to get over your petty jealousy, his success and notoriety was earned. You may disagree with his methods and personality but his work speaks for itself.
It’s not jealousy, he is really annoying
And? If you dont like him, dont watch his videos or whine about it
So, Only Positive Feedback is allowed. Got it!!
You like his work?
This guy and Gary Fong piss me off. I’m going to stick with Nikon and Leica.
Can’t believe Sony pays these weirdos
It’s really weird that the guys that Sony pays to market their cameras are annoying. This guy, Gary Fong and Trey Ratcliff
Gary Fong is ok, I just don’t get him. I’ve never seen one picture of his although I hear he’s a seasoned pro. His videos with that head piece make me think I’m watching an auction.
This guy is so odd and annoying. Subpar work.
Yeah, you’ve made it clear in your multiple posts that you don’t like him.
Maybe you could add even more replies like the last two you wrote to make sure we all get to know you don’t like him? 🙂
And it seems you REALLY like him.
And you yourself added even more replies to defend him!! I wonder why? Do you have the hots for him?
I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. Maybe the internet isn’t the place for you, pal. While on I’m on it, this guy is terrible. Experienced photographers find his work and methods insulting. Amateurs and untalented artists perhaps like yourself, don’t seem to notice.
Interesting; seems that this Jason Lanier YouTube video brings along with it all his jealous YouTube haters. Sucks to be them, it’s difficult to see someone with more talent succeeding at his craft. These petty attacks just makes them look smaller than they already are in real life. Pathetic.
Maybe you say so because you haven’t seen his attitude. To me, he is a good photographer with a sucessful company, but his attitude is awful.
attitude? i’ve watched and commented on several of his videos. he seems like a genuine guy and is a talented photographer. Don’t know what you are talking about.
I said he is a good photographer with a successful company. Did you miss that or should I copy paste again my comment? What I don’t like about him is that it seems you must either jump to mirrorless or be an idiot using SLRs. That’s not a way to treat potential Sony customers.
What attitude?
You guys made me go & skim through his videos on his youtube channel. He seems helpful, & offers real down to earth advice, instead of perpetuating cliché & myth.
Doesn’t come over as a jerk at all, but then I ‘my no touchy cry-baby, like some of the wannabe experts around here.
Jason Lanier Photography
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Fedora Bourne- I’ve been shooting with some new glass here on my trip in Hawaii, and apparently it’s caught the attention of Sony Alpha Rumors. Let me clear this up…these lenses are not Sony or Zeiss lenses. This is a top secret mission for “me”. I’ll record a video to show you all my findings…smile emoticon
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-artisan-jason-lanier-i…/