Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

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

The first image of the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD has leaked, which is the lens we told you about a few days ago. It will be a new compact design weighing in at 365g at 86.5mm long with a 67mm filter thread. The maximum zoom ratio is 1:3.8 and the minimum focus distance […]

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ePhotozine: Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE Review – Excellent Sharpness and No Real Weakness

Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sony FE 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ is an outstanding lens, with its only weakness being a rough aperture ring. You can read the full review here or check out the pro/cons below: Pros Outstanding to excellent sharpness Remote power zoom control features Low CA Excellent flare resistance Superb handling […]

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Save $550 on Zenit Zenitar 50mm f/0.95

The Zenit Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 for E-mount is currently $550 off at B&H Photo. This is an interesting lens with lots of character, but if you’re into clinical glass stay away.

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Updated Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM Coming Soon

Yongnuo is expected to announce an updated Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM, which is already an excellent lens according to DXO: DXO: Yongnuo FE 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM Review The specs are expected to be: New lens design (straight barrel, no more red circle, more minimalist design) All-metal material construction (aluminum alloy) The mount is […]

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Catalog and Release Date

The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is expected to be released overseas on September 22, 2022. Focal Length: 50-400mm Open F value: F4.5-6.3 Minimum F-number: unknown Aperture blades: unknown Lens configuration: unknown Shortest shooting distance: 0.25m (at 50mm) Maximum magnification: 1:2 (at 50m) Filter diameter: φ67mm Size: Unknown diameter/Total length 183.4mm~258mm Weight: 1250g […]

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New Sony 12mm f/1.8, 14mm f/1.8, and 15mm f/1.5 Patents Found

Overview [Release date] 2022-08-10 [Title of Invention] Imaging Lens and Imaging Device [Application date] 2021-01-29 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000002185 [Name] Sony Group Corporation Kind Code: A1 An imaging lens and an imaging apparatus are provided that have high optical performance while being compact and have a large aperture, and in which fluctuations in the angle […]

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