Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Tamron BIG ZOOM Patents Found

A few days ago we shared a rumor of an upcoming big Tamron zoom lens and now we have some leaked patents that may be related. Tamron 400-1000mm F10-11.5 and 250-700mm F6.5-13 Patents overview [Publication number] P2024100570 [Release date] 2024-07-26 [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device [Application date] 2023-01-16 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000133227 [Name or […]

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Sigma Adds Sony a9III 120fps Compatibility To More Lenses

Sony a9III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Firmware update for SIGMA’s Sony E-mount lenses Thank you for using SIGMA products. We are pleased to announce that the firmware update for SIGMA’s Sony E-mount […]

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Unconfirmed Sony a7V Rumor

Photorumors received a plausible Sony a7V rumor from a reader: The build quality of the parts has been significantly improved, including a great EVF, the same grip as the , and the same screen as the . The biggest surprise is the 42MP back-illuminated sensor, which bumps the pixel count up to the level of the . It […]

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Sigma is Preparing New Zoom Lenses

A few days ago we broke the news that Tamron would release a big zoom now there is a rumor that Sigma will release a large zoom lens. It will cover a new part of the market that current Sigma lenses do not cover. Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 150-600mm […]

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Sony Tops BCN Sales Rankings Of Mirrorless Cameras in Japan For The First Half of 2024

BCN released its sales rankings in Japan for the first half of 2024. Here are the top brands for each of the different categories (BCN collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report): Category No.1 manufacturer Sales volume share Digital camera with fixed […]

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SG-image 55mm f/1.8 AF Announced in Asia

The SG-image 55mm f/1.8 AF has been announced in Asia. Format: Full size Mount: E Focal length: 55mm Aperture value: F1.8-F16 Aperture blades: 9 Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups Minimum shooting distance: 0.6m Maximum magnification: Unknown Filter diameter: 58mm Size: Unknown Weight: 365g Dust and water resistance: – AF: STM Image stabilization: – […]

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