Digicamera-info posted the latest CIPA results with the title “Interchangeable lens camera shipments in September 2022 will grow significantly by 134.5% year-on-year (167.8% on a value basis)” which is a positive headline considering the contraction of the camera market we experienced during COVID. I hope we continue to see the market rebound, but I think […]
The new Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8S DF is now available at B&H Photo. You can tell the difference between the new and old version based on the red ring being removed from the new version of the lens. New lens design (straight barrel, no more red circle, more minimalist design) All-metal material construction (aluminum alloy) […]
Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) Sales are expected to be higher than the July forecast due to the impact of foreign exchange rates as well as an expected increase in sales of digital cameras resulting from an increase in unit sales, partially offset by an expected decrease in sales of televisions and smartphones resulting from […]
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 […]
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, […]
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) […]