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Sony’s New 16mm f/1.8 G

Sony’s new 16mm f/1.8 G gives photographers and videographers a fast, wide-angle prime without breaking the bank at $800. It’s small, lightweight (304g), and takes standard 67mm filters, unlike the pricier 14mm.

It’s only about 3 inches long and packed with useful features: a focus ring, de-clickable aperture ring, focus hold button, and iris lock switch. It’s also weather-sealed, making it a solid choice for outdoor shooting. Inside, you’ll find 15 elements in 12 groups, including three AA and three ED elements, plus an 11-blade aperture for smooth, natural bokeh.

Sony’s XD linear motors keep autofocus fast, silent, and accurate, even tracking at 120 fps on the a9 III. You can focus as close as 5.1 inches (MF) or 5.9 inches (AF), with up to 0.3x magnification. Designed with hybrid shooters in mind, it minimises focus breathing and supports Sony’s in-camera breathing compensation for video. The 16mm f/1.8 G launches in April for $799.99 (U.S.)

You can see full details on Sony’s Website here

DxO PureRAW 5 is Coming

DxO PureRAW 5 is dropping in April, and it’s bringing some solid upgrades—a smoother interface, better noise reduction, and local adjustments for more control. The new DeepPrime 3 AI has been trained on way more data, so it’s even better at cleaning up noise, fixing color issues, and sharpening details.

Fujifilm users get early access to a beta version for X-Trans sensors, and DxO promises no personal images will be used to train the AI. The big change? You can now mask specific areas for noise reduction instead of applying it to the whole image. There are also custom presets to speed up your workflow.

It’s a one-time purchase for $119.99, or $79.99 if you’re upgrading from PureRAW 3 or 4. There’s also a 14-day free trial when it launches on April 15, 2025.

You can see full details on DxO’s Website here

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The 60 Seconds Review

Welcome to a new part of the Bite Size Magazine, the 60 seconds Review. Here I will review a piece of photography gear every week (so camera, lens, filter, tripod etc.) and write it together in a compact format which you will be able to read in 60 seconds or less.

This time in Review: The Hasselblad X2D 100C

The Hasselblad X2D 100C is a dream camera for many photographers. It’s stunning—sleek metal body, minimal buttons, and that signature orange shutter button. It feels solid, luxurious, and well-balanced in your hands. This is a camera that screams craftsmanship.

Design & Handling
Hasselblad kept things simple. The X2D has a tilting touchscreen (finally), a new top display, and a clean button layout. The menu system is one of the best touch interfaces on any camera—smooth and intuitive, unlike most clunky camera UIs. The only downside? You have to use the touchscreen—no dials or buttons for navigating menus.

Image Quality & Performance
The 102MP medium-format sensor delivers jaw-dropping detail, which is both a blessing and a curse. Every pore, stray hair, and imperfection is there. Colors are spot-on, dynamic range is fantastic, and the files have a unique look. Autofocus is better than previous Hasselblads, but still nowhere near fast. And forget continuous AF—tracking isn’t an option. Also, there’s no monochrome preview mode, which is a bummer for B&W shooters.

Shooting Experience
The X2D is not a quick shooter. The viewfinder takes a second to turn on, the camera itself takes a few seconds to boot, and it gets hot even in normal use. But it has in-body stabilization (a first for Hasselblad), a 1TB built-in SSD (so memory cards aren’t a must), and sync speeds up to 1/4000s thanks to leaf shutters in the lenses—great for flash users.

Who Is This Camera For?
Not for casual shooters, that’s for sure. The X2D demands patience and skill. It forces you to slow down and be intentional with every shot. If you know what you’re doing and want the absolute best image quality in a beautifully designed package, it’s an amazing tool. But if you’re after speed, autofocus performance, or versatility, look elsewhere.

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