Monthly Archives: April 2019

Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1 II Coming to Kickstarter in May

The Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1 will be coming to Kickstarter in May according to their Facebook page. Kamlan FS 50mm f/1.1 Focal length: 50 mm Maximum aperture: F1.1 Minimum aperture: F16 Angle of view: 31 degrees Format compatibility: APS – C Lens construction: 5 groups 5 pictures Focus distance: 50 cm Focus: Manual focus (MF) […]

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Photar Sony Interview: Why The Sony a7SIII Hasn’t Launched Yet and Some APS-C News

Photar interviewed Sony’s head of marketing Andrey Kurganov. Surprisingly he gave a very speculative interview that hints at why we are waiting for the a7SIII. Below are excerpts from the interview: Sony had trouble keeping up with the demand for the Sony a7III globally They were surprised by the demand The Sony a7III is their […]

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ZEISS Otus 100mm f/1.4 Announced

ZEISS Otus 1.4/100 The Telephoto Lens. With its new Otus 1.4/100, ZEISS has expanded the tried and tested Otus family to include a new telephoto focal length. The ZEISS Otus 1.4/100 is one of the best lenses in its class due to its low sample variation, outstanding imaging performance, and superior build quality. With the […]

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DPR: Studio Scene Sony a7III/a7RIII vs Panasonic S1/S1R

Panasonic’s new S1 and S1R camera were added to the DPR Studio comparison tool here, Panasonic’s sensor seems to compare well to Sony, but will it be enough? The main area where Panasonic L-Mount cameras fall behind Sony at this time is with their DFD AF system that is significantly behind Sony’s current AF system, […]

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Save $80 on Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE

The exceptional Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE is currently $80 off on Amazon. B&H Photo currently has the Tamron listed for $879 and so does Adorama. This lens is a way better value than the Sony 24-70mm GM unless you absolutely must have 24mm. I find 28mm to be enough for me even […]

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DPRTV: Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Buyers Guide

DPReviewTV made a comparison buyers guide video for the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a6400 but didn’t come to a firm final conclusion. Below is the break down of their opinion: Price: Almost exactly the same Handling: Dimensions Sony is shorter from top to bottom, but the Fujifilm is thinner It’s all about hump and bump […]

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