Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Patents Found

overview [Publication number] P2024035865 [Release date] 2024-03-15 [Name of the invention] Large aperture ratio optical system [Application date] 2022-09-05 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name] Sigma Co., Ltd. [Problem] To realize a large aperture ratio optical system that uses an inner focus method while reducing the weight of a focus lens. [Background Art] [0002] In recent […]

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Sony Should Announce Four Lenses This Year

Sony is rumored to announce four new E-mount lenses this year. It will be nice to see some f/2 zoom lenses being developed by other manufacturers if Sony brings a 24-70mm f/2 lens to market. The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is very popular among Canon photographers, but it is a little short on […]

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Additional Photos and Details about Viltrox 56mm, Viltrox 135mm LAB, and More

New details about upcoming Viltrox lenses were revealed on weibo and the prices are surprisingly good. The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 in particular should be popular thanks to it coming in at around 899 yuan or $124.93 and according to comments Viltrox made on weibo it will be released later next month. It’s interesting how forward Chinese […]

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SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art and SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for Sony E-mount Shortages Announced

Sigma Japan: Apology regarding the supply status of “SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art” and “SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary” for Sony E-mount Thank you for using Sigma products. We have received orders for some lenses for mirrorless cameras that exceed our expectations, and production is not able to keep up with […]

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LT: Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Review – A New Design That Is Best For APS-C

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lens Tip published its full Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD review and they have an interesting point of view. While I agree with Lens Tip that Tamron should be commended for its unique designs I do think that Tamron could have come […]

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DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro Gimbal Stabilizers Coming Soon

DJI is expected to release new RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizers soon. The products have already been registered online: DJI RS 4 DJI RS 4 PRO DJI RS 3 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama DJI RS 3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama DJI RS 3 Mini: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama via Photorumors

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