Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

PB: Sony FX30 Review and Rant With An Interesting Perspective

Sony FX30: B&H Photo / Amazon Philip Bloom posted an FX30 review with an interesting rant at the end about features and firmware updates. I have to agree that Sony needs to act more like Fujifilm by budgeting to add features to its flagship cameras post-launch so that entry-level cameras do not outperform or out-feature them. The price […]

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Astrori 28mm f/13 Announced

Astrori 28mm f/13: Amazon Founded in 2018, AstrHori focuses on the R&D, production and sales of interchangeable lenses, creating incredible optical products with superior optical design, high-quality materials and Shenzhen’s excellent manufacturing base. The AstrHori full-frame 28mmF13 professional macro lens has an aperture range of F13-F40, an optical structure of 21 elements in 16 groups, […]

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More Tokina SZ Lenses Are Coming Soon

Tokina has some additional telephoto mirror lenses coming soon on IndieGoGo. Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF Body size: maximum diameter Φ61mm x total length 74.5mm Supported formats: APS-C Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups Filter size: Φ46mm Minimum Focus Distance: 0.92m Maximum magnification: 1/2.5 Focusing method: Manual focus (front lens extension method) […]

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Size Comparson Sony a7RV vs a7RIV – Sony Cameras Are Getting Bigger

Apotelyt posted its side comparison, and as you can see, the Sony a7RV has grown over its predecessor. You can view the full comparison here, and you can find launch coverage here. Sony a7RV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group

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Sony a7RV Preorders Began

Sony a7RV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sony a7RV can now be preordered everywhere. You can view the launch coverage here. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group

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Tamron 30mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4, and 50mm f/1.4 Patents Found

Overview [Publication number] P2022162600 [Release date] 2022-10-25 [Title of Invention] Optical system and imaging device [Application date] 2021-04-13 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000133227 [Name] Tamron Co. , Ltd. An optical system and an imaging apparatus are provided that are bright and large-aperture lenses with a small F-number and that suppress image plane fluctuations and chromatic aberrations […]

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