SIRUI Expands Aurora Series with Two New Fast-Aperture Wide-Angle Autofocus Lenses: Sirui Aurora 15mm f/1.6 and Sirui Aurora 24mm f/1.4


Sirui Aurora 15mm f/1.6: B&H Photo / Amazon
Sirui Aurora 24mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon

SIRUI Expands Aurora Series with Two New Fast-Aperture Wide-Angle Autofocus Lenses
The Aurora 15mm F1.6 and 24mm F1.4 combine wide-angle perspectives, fast apertures and creator-focused features for full-frame photography and video production.​

SIRUI is expanding its Aurora full-frame autofocus lens series with two new wide-angle additions: the Aurora 15mm F1.6 and Aurora 24mm F1.4. Designed for photographers and video creators, both lenses combine fast maximum apertures, reliable autofocus and practical features to support a wide range of creative applications.​

While both lenses offer versatile wide-angle perspectives, each addresses different shooting needs. The 15mm F1.6 focuses on capturing expansive scenes with natural-looking proportions, while the 24mm F1.4 provides a balanced perspective for creators who want to capture both their subjects and surrounding environments.​

Aurora 15mm F1.6: Ultra-Wide Perspective with Distortion Control
Combining a 15mm ultra-wide focal length with a fast F1.6 aperture, the Aurora 15mm F1.6 is designed for architectural photography, confined interiors, travel, vlogging and night shooting. Its large aperture provides greater flexibility in low-light conditions, allowing creators to capture more light without relying as heavily on slower shutter speeds or higher ISO settings.​

A key feature is its emphasis on distortion control. Ultra-wide lenses can cause straight architectural lines to appear curved and stretch subjects near the edges of the frame. The Aurora 15mm F1.6 is designed to minimize these distortions, helping preserve more natural-looking geometry and subject proportions. This is particularly valuable for architecture and interior photography, as well as video production, where reducing distortion can also mean less correction and cropping in post-production.​

For added convenience, the lens features a standard 77mm front filter thread, making it compatible with commonly available ND and CPL filters. This provides a straightforward solution for creators who frequently use filters in photography and video production.​

Aurora 24mm F1.4: A Versatile Wide-Angle Lens for Hybrid Creators
The Aurora 24mm F1.4 offers a versatile perspective that captures environmental context while keeping subjects naturally proportioned. Its 24mm focal length provides a wider view than a traditional 35mm lens without the exaggerated perspective often associated with ultra-wide lenses.​

With its F1.4 maximum aperture, the lens offers strong low-light capability and greater control over depth of field. It is well suited to interviews, weddings, documentaries, commercial video and run-and-gun shooting.​

The lens also incorporates features tailored to video production. Its de-clickable aperture ring allows users to switch between stepped adjustments for photography and smooth, stepless aperture control for video. Additionally, its subtle focus breathing helps minimize changes in framing during focus transitions, making it a practical choice for creators working across both photography and filmmaking.

Designed for Modern Creators
Both lenses feature STM autofocus with eye-tracking support, alongside protection against moisture, rain and dust. They continue the Aurora series’ focus on combining full-frame autofocus performance with practical features for today’s hybrid creators.

Pricing and Availability
The SIRUI Aurora 15mm F1.6 is priced at US$599, while the Aurora 24mm F1.4 is priced at US$499.

Both lenses will initially be available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount in 2026. Nikon Z-mount and Fujifilm X-mount versions are scheduled to launch in Q1 2027.

Technical specifications and additional information:

Specifications

Aurora 15mm F1.6

Aurora 24mm F1.4

Focal Length

15mm

24mm

Maximum Aperture

F1.6

F1.4

Minimum Aperture

F16

F16

Lens Mount

Sony E / Leica L (2026); Nikon Z / Fujifilm X (Q1 2027)

Sony E / Leica L (2026); Nikon Z / Fujifilm X (Q1 2027)

Lens Format Coverage

Full-Frame

Full-Frame

Angle of View

109.3°

82.93°

Minimum Focus Distance

30cm

0.26m

Maximum Magnification

0.08x (1:12.5)

0.15x (1:6.667)

Optical Design

17 Elements in 12 Groups

14 Elements in 11 Groups

Special Elements

3 Aspherical Elements, 3 ED Elements, 4 HRI Elements

3 Aspherical Elements, 4 ED Elements, 3 HRI Elements

Aperture Blades

11

11

Focus Type

Autofocus

Autofocus

Image Stabilization

No

Not specified

Filter Size

77mm (Front)

62mm

Dimensions

φ82 × 106.4mm

φ76 × 106.6mm

Weight

540g

550g

Autofocus Features

Eye Tracking

Eye Tracking

Aperture Ring

Click / De-click

Click / De-click

Weather Protection

Moisture, Rain and Dust Protection

Moisture, Rain and Dust Protection

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New Sony Camera Registration WW491229 Found

Sony registered another camera overseas, the WW491229, and it uses Sony’s newest battery, the NP-SA100. This battery is also used in the Sony FX5 and Sony a7RVI. This camera will be on the larger side, whatever it may be.

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Sony FX6 Firmware 6.02 Released


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Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Announced

Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift: B&H Photo / Venus Optics

A New Perspective in Tilt-Shift Photography

Anhui, China — November 4, 2026 — Laowa officially announces the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift, a full-frame tilt-shift lens built for demanding architectural and commercial photography. It combines a fast f/2 aperture, Laowa’s signature Zero-D (near-zero distortion) optics, ±12mm shift and ±10° tilt, and a large image circle that also serves GFX and XCD medium-format users. Alongside the launch, Laowa introduces the XCD mount for its 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro lenses, bringing more options to Hasselblad medium-format photographers.

Key Features

  • Fastest f/2 aperture in its tilt-shift class
  • ±12mm shift for perspective control and stitching
  • ±10° tilt for selective focus / Scheimpflug effects
  • Zero-D optical design — straight lines stay straight
  • Compact as a tilt-shift lens
  • Large Ø67mm image circle — full-frame + medium format
  • 13 elements in 10 groups (including ED and aspherical glass)
  • Manual focus; Ø77mm filter thread; all-metal build

Precise ±10° of Tilt and ±12mm of Shift

  • Shift Function: Offers up to ±12mm of shift on full-frame cameras, enabling precise perspective control and effortless vertical line correction. It allows photographers to capture ultra-wide panoramic images by stitching multiple shifted frames together.
  • Tilt Function: Offers up to ±10° of tilt adjustment, allowing photographers to manipulate the plane of focus for both practical and creative effects, including the distinctive miniature effect.

*The 24mm f/2 is engineered to balance its tilt and shift capabilities while maintaining a compact form factor. The available tilt and shift ranges may vary slightly depending on the camera mount, particularly when focusing at infinity. In general, applying more tilt reduces the available shift range, and vice versa.

Fast f/2 Maximum Aperture

With its ultra-large f/2 aperture, this is the fastest tilt-shift lens ever made for any format. The extra light-gathering capability expands the possibilities of tilt-shift photography beyond daylight, making it ideal for dimly lit interiors, blue-hour scenes, and night-sky photography.

Compact Form in Tilt-Shift Photography

Measuring Ø93mm × 119mm (Ø3.66″ × 4.69″) and weighing just 860g (1.90 lb), the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift maintains a remarkably compact form factor for a lens of its class, making it a versatile choice for both studio and on-location photography.

Zero Distortion

Laowa’s signature Zero-D optical design minimises distortion at the source, keeping straight lines straight across the frame, from the centre to the edges, with no bowed doorframes or curved horizons to correct in post-production.

Bringing Tilt-Shift Photography to Medium Format

The 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift also supports GFX and XCD medium-format camera systems via compatible mounts, retaining its full ±10° tilt range and ±12mm of shift along both the X and Y axes. With its 24mm-equivalent field of view, it is one of the most affordable solutions in its category for GFX and XCD photographers.

XCD Mount Now Available for 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro

Expanding its medium-format lineup, Laowa introduces XCD mount versions of its existing 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro lenses. This expansion gives Hasselblad photographers greater flexibility in product photography, close-up work, and creative tilt-shift applications.

Pricing & Availability

The 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift lens, along with the 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro lenses, is available on the official Venus Optics website (venuslens.net) and through authorised global resellers starting November 5, 2026, at 14:00 GMT / 22:00 HKT / 6:00 PST.

US MSRP: USD 1,249 (pricing varies by region)

Technical Specifications

Product NameLaowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
FormatFull Frame
Focal Length24mm
Aperture Rangef/2 – f/22
Angle of View84°
Lens Structure13 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades14
Min. Focus Distance25cm / 9.84 inch
Shift±12mm
Tilt±10°
Mount Rotation360°
Max. Magnification0.194X
Filter ThreadØ77mm
DimensionsØ93mm × 119mm / Ø3.66″ × 4.69″
Weight860g / 1.90 lb
MountsSony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF / L Mount / GFX / XCD

*Incompatible camera bodies: Panasonic S52 / S52X / S1M2 / S1M2E / S1R2

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Sony Released An Approx. 50-Effective Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Applications

Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release Approx. 50-Effective Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Applications
With Superb Low-Light Performance and 4K HDR Video Recording
Delivering top-tier technology honed in the LYTIA high-end series

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the LYTIA 720, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 image sensor for mobile applications that delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance and supports 4K 60 fps HDR video recording.Designed for use on the main camera of mobile devices, the new sensor inherits technologies developed for Sony’s LYTIA high-end series. Sony’s proprietary low-noise circuit technology reduces random noise in dark environments by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product*3 while achieving a dynamic range of 100 dB through HDR compositing technology. This contributes to high-quality still images and videos in dark environments, high-contrast scenes, and a wide range of other shooting conditions. By optimizing AD conversion circuits, the new sensor supports 4K 60 fps video recording with all-pixel autofocus while HDR is enabled.The new sensor offers high imaging performance in a 1/1.56-type size, which is being widely adopted in the smartphone market. Sony aims to deliver high-quality imaging experiences to more users.*1  Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method.
*2  Among CMOS image sensors for mobile applications. According to Sony’s research (as of the announcement on October 28, 2026).
*3  Compared with LYTIA 700, a 1/1.56-type approximately 50-effective megapixel CMOS image sensor.

LYTIA 720 CMOS image sensor

Model nameMass-production shipping date (planned)

LYTIA 720 1/1.56-type (diagonal 10.24 mm) approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 stacked CMOS image sensor

Early November 2026

Main Features
■Proprietary UHCG circuit technology delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance
Ultra High Conversion Gain (UHCG) circuit technology that achieves high charge-to-voltage conversion efficiency suppresses image grain caused by noise in dark environments. It also reduces random noise by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product,*3 delivering the industry-leading*2 low-light performance and high-quality imaging with reduced noise in dark scenes.

Left: Conventional model LYTIA 700 Right: New model LYTIA 720
LYTIA 720 delivers brighter images while maintaining similar noise levels.
(Captured in low-light conditions at 2 lux)

■Optimized AD conversion circuits enable 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus
The optimized circuit design reduces the time required for AD conversion, enabling 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus while lowering sensor power consumption. This is the first 1/1.56-type LYTIA product with a 1.0 μm pixel size to support this feature. Additionally, using single-frame HDR technology for 4K 60 fps HDR video recording suppresses motion artifacts while maintaining sufficient exposure time for low-noise imaging.

Left:DCG-HDR OFF Right: DCG-HDR ON
4K HDR video recording enables natural-looking footage with reduced highlight blowout,
even in high-contrast scenes

■Hybrid Frame-HDR technology delivers a 100 dB dynamic range
Hybrid Frame-HDR (HF-HDR) is an HDR technology that combines Dual Conversion Gain-HDR (DCG-HDR) with frames recorded at short exposures. DCG-HDR imaging data, which covers low- to medium-brightness ranges with a single exposure, is merged with high-brightness range imaging data that was obtained through a short exposure in post-processing thereby expanding the dynamic range. HF-HDR technology, combined with UHCG circuit technology, delivers a dynamic range of 100 dB. This enables imaging that more closely resembles what the human eye perceives, with reduced loss of detail in shadows and highlight blowouts even in high-contrast scenes.

Key Specifications
Model name

LYTIA 720

Image size

1/1.56-type (10.24 mm diagonal)

Effective pixels

Approx. 50 megapixels

Unit cell size

1.0 μm(H)×1.0 μm(V)

Color filter

Quad Bayer Coding

 

Frame rate (with all-pixel autofocus)

50 Megapixels (4:3)

30 fps

12.5 Megapixels (4:3)

90 fps
30 fps (DCG-HDR)

4K2K (16:9)

120 fps
60 fps (DCG-HDR)

Power supplyAnalog

2.8 v/1.8 v

Digital

1.1 v

Interface

1.8 v or 1.2 v

Output interface

MIPI C-PHY 2/3 trio, Max. 4.5 Gsps/trio
MIPI D-PHY 2/4 lane, Max. 2.5 Gbps/lane

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