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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 12, 2026

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TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 10, 2026

The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 was announced today, and it is currently available on Amazon Specs APS-C autofocus prime lens.  Focal length: 17mm.  Full-frame equivalent: 25mm.  Maximum aperture: f/1.8.  Minimum aperture: f/16.  Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups.  Angle of view: 81°.  Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m.  Diaphragm blades: 6.  Filter thread: 52mm.  Weight: around 161g to 178g depending on mount/version; multiple sources specifically highlight 161g.  Mounts at […]

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Voigtlander Patent Uncovers Three F1.4 Portrait Primes for Sony E-Mount: 75mm, 85mm, and 100mm!

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 9, 2026

Voigtlander Patent Uncovers Three F1.4 Portrait Primes for Sony E-Mount: 75mm, 85mm, and 100mm! Voigtlander is a name that commands respect for its unique blend of classic rendering, exceptional build quality, and dedication to the manual focus experience. For Sony Alpha shooters, they have consistently provided a sophisticated alternative to mainstream lenses. It seems the […]

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Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 II Full-Frame Fisheye

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 8, 2026

Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 II: Amazon / B&H Photo The second-generation Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for Z/E/L/RF mount has been officially announced. It will be priced at around $249.99 initially and then go up to $269.99 after April 23rd. Product Parameters Brand Brightin Star Model MF 11mm F2.8II Focal Length 11mm […]

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More Sony a7RVI Rumored Specs Surface

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 7, 2026

We already have some rumored specs for the Sony a7VI Sony’s A7R VI is set to be released before November 2026, right before the Alpha 7S series The Alpha 7R VI is currently undergoing testing on a small scale BIONZ XR2 processor with 8.5 stops of image stabilisation 30fps 14-bit RAW continuous shooting RAW pre-capture […]

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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2026

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