Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Samyang V-AF First Look Video

Samyang V-AF lenses were first announced here, and they look like a great option for videographers looking for compact light auto-focus cine lenses. The lenses were at the IBC 2022 Samyang booth. It’s interesting that Samyang is making all the lenses the same size and weight so that you can quickly swap them without having […]

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Sony Electronics Announces New VENICE Extension System 2 and VENICE 2 Version 2.00 Firmware Update

  Sony Rialto Camera Extension System 2 for Sony VENICE/VENICE 2: B&H Photo Explora Sony Electronics Announces New VENICE Extension System 2 and VENICE 2 Version 2.00 Firmware Update with Powerful New Features and Capabilities BY: SONYCINE TEAM LOS ANGELES, September 8, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. is announcing new updates and developments for the VENICE […]

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MonsterAdapter LA-VE2: Minolta V-Mount to Sony E-Mount AF adapter

MonsterAdapter started a campaign for the updated LA-VE2: Minolta V-Mount to Sony E-Mount AF adapter and the MonsterAdapter Minolta Vectis – Sony E-mount adapter LA-VE2 (autofocus version as attached photo) will be crowdfunded on Indiegogo soon. The retail price will be $249, but the first 50 backers will only spend $179 and the next 150 […]

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SIRUI Launches Full-Frame 35mm T2.9 And 100mm T2.9 1.6x Lenses, Plus 1.25x Adapter

Anamorphics are go! SIRUI launch full-frame 35mm T2.9 and 100mm T2.9 1.6x lenses, plus 1.25x adapter on Indiegogo with Super Early Bird pricing 08 September 2022 Two new lenses join the existing 1.6x 50mm T2.9 and 75mm T2.9 to create the most affordable high performance full-frame anamorphic lens set on the market JERSEY CITY, N.J., […]

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New Samyang V-AF Lenses

Samyang Unveils TheWorld’s First Cine Autofocus Lens Series, “V-AF” Samyang V-AF *20mm T1.9│24mm T1.9│35mm T1.9│45mm T1.9│75mm T1.9 – Ultra-light & high-performance Auto Focus Cine prime lenses – Optimized for gimbals and drones with its unified form factors Samyang unveils the world’s first cine AF lens series, “V-AF”. Samyang identifies the needs of customers and announces […]

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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II Announced

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II  was just announced for X-mount, and you can get one from B&H Photo. Focal Length & Aperture: 58mm / f1.5 – f16 Image circle diameter: 44mm angle of view: 41° Aperture blades: 14 Filter diameter: 52mm Minimum object distance: 0.7m Weight: 405g – 445g Housing: Aluminum / natural anodized […]

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