Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

New Sony Patents Found For 12mm f/2.8, 14mm f/2.0, and 20mm f/1.8 Primes

Sony’s optical system patents such as “12mm F2.8”, “14mm F2”, “20mm F1.8”, etc. overview Patent 7428179 [Registration date] 2024-01-29 [Publication date] 2024-02-06 [Name of the invention] Optical system and imaging device [Application date] 2020-03-18 [International release date] 2020-10-22 [Patent Holder] [Identification Number] 000002185 [Name] Sony Group Corporation BACKGROUND ART [0002] In recent years, digital cameras […]

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OL: Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Review

Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 is yet another great value from Sigma and Optical Limits posted its full review which is very positive. You can read the full Optical Limits review here or look over the excerpt below: The Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a bit of a surprise. […]

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New SG-Image 35mm f/0.95 APS-C Lens (E/Z/X/L/M+R/MFT)

New SG-Image 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens coming from China looks like many other fast 35mm f/0.95 from China – details below: APS-C format lens, 12 elements in 9 groups 12 aperture blades Minimum focusing distance of 0.35m All-metal material Weight: 393 grams For Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Canon EOS-M, Canon R, MFT, and […]

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Fujifilm Acquires Sony’s Camera Division, Sony to Focus on Camera Sensor Technology

It seems Sony has decided that it can make more money by focusing on image sensor development going forward so they have decided to sell their camera division to Fujifilm. It is unclear at this time if Fujifilm will continue Sony’s APS-C line of cameras, which was in doubt under Sony too, but the move […]

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Sony Pulled The Big Sony A1 Firmware 2.00 Update

Sony A1 firmware 2.00 which was announced the other day was pulled due to: It was confirmed that some products updated to Ver.2.00 may not be able to connect to the network. Due to this issue, we have suspended the update. (March 29, 2024) It is unclear at this time when Sony will repost the […]

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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 APS-C Autofocus

The TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 was just announced and it can be ordered from Amazon. STM Stepping Moto: TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 CF lens adopts the “STM+leading screw” stepping motor, which is small in size and smooth in focusing. Eye Recognition Focus: Accurate and agile eye tracking makes it easy to capture wonderful moments when taking […]

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