A Review of the new Sony 28-135mm f/4 Video lens, Letus Helix Jr., and more a7s thoughts

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• published: 07 Apr 2015
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I posted a video review of the Sony a7s last summer. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/sjKbIIsLWdQ 9 months later, I'm still head over heals for this camera and so I wanted to try out some new accessories for the camera. I reviewed Sony's new 28-135mm f/4 video lens, which I think is a bit of a ground-breaking lens. It immediately became my favorite lens and can almost be the only lens I need all day. I think it pairs perfectly with a7s. I also reviewed the Letus Helix Jr., a new stabilizer made especially for the smaller mirrorless bodies (although it can fly a 5D also). My results were mixed. This stabilizer does show your footsteps, so it's not as smooth as a Glidecam, Stedicam, or Movi. But it also has a lot of cool features and for certain shots and jobs that require a smaller gimbal, it could be very interesting. I also briefly touch on the new full frame Zeiss Loxia lenses. I review the 50mm version here. I like this lens a lot for shallow depth of field shots or really dark environments. I also show off how you can use your phone as a monitor for the Sony a7s along with a couple other thoughts on my favorite camera.