Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

SHOTEN UMS Medium Format Mount Adapter Released

SHOTEN UMS series medium format lens compatible mount adapter released Shoko Kobo Co., Ltd. will release the mount adapter for the SHOTEN UMS series on Thursday, August 18, 2022. There are four types of compatible mounts: “Mamiya 645”, “Pentax 645”, “Pentax 67” and “Hasselblad V” mounts on the lens side, and “Sony E”, “Nikon Z”, […]

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Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Development Announced

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 August 18, 2022, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of the 20-40mm F/2.8 […]

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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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