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Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Announced

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama TAMRON announces category-disrupting, fast-aperture standard zoom 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) New lens is smallest and lightest in its class1 and opens new video opportunities Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces […]

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Astrhori 85mm f/1.8 AF Coming Soon

It seems everyone is making AF lenses for Sony E mount now, and Astrhori is looking to join that movement with its first Autofocus lens, the Astrhori 85mm f/1.8 AF for E-mount. The above image shows EXIF data form the lens and I saw it around weibo a few days ago with people trying to […]

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NiSi 9mm f/2.8 Announced

NiSi 9mm f/2.8: B&H Photo / Amazon The details of the NiSi 9mm f/2.8 were first leaked here, but the lens has now been officially announced. New: NiSi 9mm F/2.8 ultra-wide angle for APS-C mirrorless cameras The Transcontinenta Group, distributor NiSi Benelux, introduces the all-new NiSi 9mm F2.8 ultra-wide angle for APS-C Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z […]

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Sony FX30 Announced

Sony FX30: B&H Photo / Amazon Sony Electronics Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera for Future Filmmakers LOS ANGELES, CA – September 28, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to the brand’s prestigious Cinema Line – the FX30 (model ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super […]

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Several Sony f/1.2 Patents Found

It’s unlikely that Sony will ever make a 60mm f/1.2 or 80mm f/1.2 lens, but they already have a very nice 50mm f/1.2 on the market and a 85mm f/1.2 is expected in the future that could be based on one of the below designs. Overview [Public number] P2022140076 [Publication date] 2022-09-26 [Title of Invention] […]

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Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Brochure Leaked

The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD brochure leaked, which you can view above or here. Below are some of the details from the brochure. 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Scheduled overseas release date: October 27, 2022 (from catalog specifications) Lens construction: 12 elements in 11 groups Minimum shooting distance: Wide 0.17m, Tele 0.29m Maximum […]

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