Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 13, 2025


The Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 was just announced and is now available via Amazon.

  • 24mm Full Frame Wide Angle Lens: You can take excellent photos in a variety of scenarios using the 24mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens: landscapes, humanities, indoor portraits, and architectural photography.
  • F1.8 Large Aperture: The Brightin Star 24mm f/1.8 features a large aperture of f/1.8 combined with 14 aperture blades can display details and highlight the subject in low light environments.
  • 11 Group 14 Element Optical Structure: 2 high-precision aspherical elements, 3 ED low-dispersion elements, and 3 high-refractive-index elements. This effectively controls aberrations and distortion, effectively suppresses purple fringing, and enhances overall image sharpness and clarity.
  • High-Speed, Silent Autofocus: Experience fast, accurate, and silent autofocus with the STM stepping motor. The portrait focus system automatically detects faces and eyes for precision.
  • Professional Video Shooting: With a breathing effect rate as low as 0.5%, it virtually eliminates image jump, ensuring stable composition and making it suitable for various video shooting scenarios.


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TTArtisan 35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh Cine Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 12, 2025


TTArtisan announced three new cine lenses: the 35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1.

Focal length35mm50mm85mm
ColorBlack
Aperture rangeE / X / Z / RF / LE / Z / RF / L
MountT2.1 ~ T22（Declicked Aperture）
FrameFull Frame
Optical Design10 Elements in 7 Groups7 Elements in 6 Groups8 Elements in 7 Groups
Angle of View63°47°28.9°
Closest Focusing Distance (Soft）0.28m0.65m0.6m
Closest Focusing Distance (Bubble）0.55m0.45m0.67m
Diaphragm Blades11pcs
Filter Size82mm
Gear Pitch0.8 Mod
MaterialAviation-grade aluminum
WeightEAround 678gAround 727gAround 779g
XAround 669g
ZAround 735gAround 774gAround 820g
RFAround 709gAround 758gAround 806g
LAround 690gAround 744gAround 792g
35mm T2.1
ABC
E60mm25mm81mm
X58mm25mm81mm
Z62mm27mm83mm
RF66.5mm23mm79mm
L63.5mm23mm79mm
50mm T2.1
ABC
E59.5mm26.5mm92mm
Z65mm28.5mm94mm
RF64.5mm24mm89.5mm
L61.9mm24.5mm90mm
85mm T2.1
ABC
E59.5mm26.6mm101.1mm
Z65mm28.6mm103.1mm
RF64.5mm24.1mm98.6mm
L61.9mm24.6mm99.1mm

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Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical Coming December 12th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 11, 2025


Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical E-mount Release Date
Thank you for your continued patronage of Cosina products.

Cosina today announced that the release date for the Voigtlander brand’s new Sony E-mount product, the APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical E-mount, which was announced on November 14, 2025, will be December 12, 2025.

via cosina

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PDR: Sony a7V Gains a Stop and Challenges Medium Format Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 10, 2025


Photons to Photos published its photographic dynamic range results for the Sony a7V, and they are impressive. You can manipulate the results here and

Photons to Photos published its Sony a7V results, which you can manipulate here. The results are quite impressive, keeping up with medium format cameras, and I can’t wait to see what else Sony has in store for us in the future.

Camera ModelMaximum
PDR		Low Light
ISO		Low Light
EV
Sony ILCE-7M512.47630310.98
Sony ILCE-7M411.71536510.75
Hasselblad X2D II-100c12.46741411.21
FujiFilm GFX 100 II12.551166511.87

Sony a7V:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Hasselblad X2D II 100C:
B&H Photo / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX100II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony A1 Firmware 4.00 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 10, 2025


Sony A1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Sony released firmware 4.00 for the Sony a1, which you can get started downloading here.

Things To Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update

  • Updates should be installed in chronological order. When updating from Ver. 1.32 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 2.01 first before proceeding with the Ver. 4.00 update.
  • The update software for this product will be provided in the memory card version.
  • You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.

Benefits and Improvements

  • Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
  • Adds the Spot: XL and Spot: XS options to the Spot section of the Focus Area menu
  • Adds the Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 options to the Custom section of the Focus Area menu
  • Adds the Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Spot XS, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 options to the Tracking section of the Focus Area menu
  • Allows simultaneous deletion and rating of images stored on both memory card slot 1 and slot 2
  • Allows the display of folder and file names during playback
  • Allows you to cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer
  • Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings:
    • A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images from FTP Import
    • A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images and videos from FTP Upload Preset
    • A setting to automatically protect still images transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset
      • The latest version of the Transfer & Tagging app is necessary.
      • The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
    • Focus map display
    • IRIS operation bar display
      • The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
      • The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Supports the Write Digital Signature function for movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
    • The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  • Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
    • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • No longer supports the Security (IPsec) functionality. Please enable and use Access Authen. for enhanced protection and security
  • No longer supports WPA and WEP functionalities. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security setting moving forward
  • Fixes an issue where continuous shooting may not resume for 1 to 2 seconds after the end of a continuous shooting session
  • Fixes an issue where the multi-selector on the vertical grip may not function correctly
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

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Sony ZV-E10 II 4K 120p Upgrade

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 10, 2025

Upgrade your creative potential with 4K 120p*1 recording now available for the ZV-E10 II.
The camera enables in-body 4K capture at up to 120 fps, delivering exceptionally smooth slow-motion imagery up to 5x at QFHD resolution*2 with full autofocus performance. This opens the door to richer visual expression, whether you’re shooting fast action, expressive motion, or cinematic detail.

For even greater slow-motion flexibility, the XAVC S format allows recording at 240 fps (24p recording), enabling up to 10x slow motion in Full HD*3. Perfect for capturing dynamic sports, artistic motion, and action scenes from fresh, dramatic perspectives.

*1 Requires downloading and installing a free license key from Sony’s camera upgrade website. Availability varies by country or region. QFHD (3840 × 2160) recording is captured with approximately 38% image crop. Details: https://creatorscloud.sony.net/app/en-us/licenses-acquisition/?license_display_group_id=5164
*2 Requires post-production editing and S&Q mode recording.
*3 Requires downloading and installing a free license key from Sony’s camera upgrade website. Availability varies by country or region. Effective sensor readout is approximately 1396 × 788 pixels. Details: https://creatorscloud.sony.net/app/en-us/licenses-acquisition/?license_display_group_id=5164

Sony ZV-E10II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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